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September 19th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Yap joins booming property business
By Elaine Ruzul S. Ramos
Manila Standard
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=business3_sept19_2007

Publishing magnate Emilio Yap has joined the ranks of taipans Lucio Tan, Henry Sy, John Gokongwei and Andrew Gotianun in the booming property development business.

Legacy Ventures Realty and Development Inc., which is controlled by the heirs of Yap, has launched yesterday the high-end Sentosia project, the group’s first foray into the property business.

Company president Carlos Wilfredo Pineda said the group spent close to P1 billion for the project, including P350 million for the construction cost.

Sentosia, an exclusive horizontal condominium-townhouse development, sits on 1.7 hectares of prime real estate along Macapagal Avenue in the Bay Area.

Pineda said the entire project, involving a total of 127 units, would be completed in three phases.

Phase 1, comprising 24 units, is scheduled for completion in November 2007. The units will be turned over to the owners in December.

Phase 2, which involves 32 units, will be completed in December.

All 127 units will be finished by December 2008. The company is now doing the structural construction for Phase 3 of the project.

All units will have three floors, three bedrooms, two-car garage and an optional provision for an attic. Unit sizes range from 161 square meters to 186 sq. m.

At P52,000 per square meter, the smallest unit of 161 sq. m. will cost around P8.372 million.

Pineda said Sentosia would be the first among several projects to be undertaken by the group. A mid-rise condominium project in the Marina area near the Sentosia project, and another mid-rise condominium development in Otis, Manila right across the Robinsons mall, are in the pipeline.

With the proliferation of similar property developments in the country, Pineda said the company is luring buyers by guaranteeing the appreciation of their units within a year from the date of turnover.

“In case there is no appreciation within one year from date of turnover, Legacy Ventures agrees to buy back your unit at the original purchase price,” said Pineda during a presentation yesterday.

The developer also assured buyers the units would be turned over within six months or it pays the interest on the house payment until completion.

Pineda said these guarantees to homeowners were designed to respond to the emerging risks of the current real estate boom. The company has signed an agreement with Philtrust Bank, which is also controlled by the Yap family, for the guarantee.

Sentosia’s horizontal condominium concept makes real estate ownership possible for expatriates through a condominium certificate of title that allows co-ownership of land.

The company, incorporated in May 2005, is headed by Emilio Yap III as chairman, the grandson of Yap, who, in turn, controls Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp., Euro-Phil Laboratories and the Manila Hotel.

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Bay living at Sentosia: The insider’s guide
Manila Bulletin
http://www.mb.com.ph/SPACE20070920103433.html

Few people will ever have a weekend as unique as absorbing high art at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, ambling along the street culture of one of the world’s biggest malls, partying at the wildest club in town and bird-watching in the grasslands by the bay.

Except of course if they live at Sentosia.

Bay living has never been so well-suited in the Philippines with Sentosia Condominiums, an exclusive condominium development located along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue.

With the adjacent multi-million Bay City project that is developing parts of the four cities and one municipality surrounding Manila Bay into a gigantic commercial district and the international airports only 15 minutes away, Sentosia Condominiums offers residents unlimited potential for leisure and entertainment in addition to the beautiful seascapes, cool ocean breeze, temperate night air and the fresh mornings.

Sentosia conveniently has three routes: Edsa-Buendia, Magallanes and South Super Highway. For the athletic, Sentosia has infinite space for jogging, walking pets and picnicking.

Residents will also be happy to know that the Bay City being developed nearby will transform the 750-hectare coastline into a globally competitive cosmopolitan hub that features a sports club, a community center, open parks and a championship 18-hole golf course designed by the international architect Robert Trent, Jr.

Centers for art are close by, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Museum and The World Trade Center.

Upon completion of the multi-million Bay City project, the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex will be organized into two zones, an Art Zone and a Commercial Zone.

Blue Wave and Harbor Square have a number of dining choices. A few minutes drive away is the bohemian nightlife at Malate. Plans for pocket parks and a buffer zone 50-meters from the shoreline devoted to public recreation and al fresco dining are also included in the developing Bay City to create a vibrant waterfront for residents.

There are currently two types of shopping at Sentosia: the bargain centers such as the Coastal Mall and the HK Sun Plaza, and massive Mall of Asia.

Soon though there will also be a business district that will offer tourist-oriented, premium names in retail.

The Bay Area in San Francisco is best known for the bay lifestyle that focuses on family and community-friendly outdoor activities with the spirit of adventure and leisure.

Bay neighborhoods are essentially close-knit communities where living well and connecting with nature are of utmost importance.

The concept just recently found its way to the Philippines, as seen in the numerous developments around Manila Bay.

With a novel horizontal condominium concept, Sentosia offers residents high-rise convenience without them being stacked between their neighbors. Sentosia residences are three-level homes with a two-car parking garage, an attic, wide indoor floor areas and large windows that let in the breeze and natural light.

The condos were meticulously planned with geometric modern architecture complemented by Asian-inspired fixtures and interior finishes are separated by streets 18 feet wide.

TheRick

September 20th, 2007, 01:26 AM

What is the difference between Bay City and SM Bay City?

normandb

September 20th, 2007, 01:39 AM

What is the difference between Bay City and SM Bay City?

SM Bay City is just a portion of the entire Bay City.

TheRick

September 20th, 2007, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the info.

Is the E-City part of the Bay City too?

pau_p1

September 20th, 2007, 07:38 AM

yes....

flymordecai

September 20th, 2007, 08:17 PM

SM Bay City is just a portion of the entire Bay City.

It seems this entire Bay City is the growth center in the future, along with BGC. Someone posted a picture of the masterplan and some people commented on the narrow roads. I really agree and it's a shame that they're not considering the future. This part of Metro Manila will be full of traffic in 10-15 years if they do not allow for wider roads. I hope the masterplan for the E-City section has the infrastructure to contain the tremendous traffic that it will get in the future. When I look at Shanghai CBD and the 6-8 lane roads and the wide spaces between buildings, I'm amazed. Compared to the cramped space between buildings and the narrow roads in the Philippines, it's very forward looking.

TheRick

September 21st, 2007, 12:28 AM

Bay living at Sentosia: The insider’s guide
Manila Bulletin
http://www.mb.com.ph/SPACE20070920103433.html

Few people will ever have a weekend as unique as absorbing high art at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, ambling along the street culture of one of the world’s biggest malls, partying at the wildest club in town and bird-watching in the grasslands by the bay.

Except of course if they live at Sentosia.

Bay living has never been so well-suited in the Philippines with Sentosia Condominiums, an exclusive condominium development located along Diosdado Macapagal Avenue.

With the adjacent multi-million Bay City project that is developing parts of the four cities and one municipality surrounding Manila Bay into a gigantic commercial district and the international airports only 15 minutes away, Sentosia Condominiums offers residents unlimited potential for leisure and entertainment in addition to the beautiful seascapes, cool ocean breeze, temperate night air and the fresh mornings.

Sentosia conveniently has three routes: Edsa-Buendia, Magallanes and South Super Highway. For the athletic, Sentosia has infinite space for jogging, walking pets and picnicking.

Residents will also be happy to know that the Bay City being developed nearby will transform the 750-hectare coastline into a globally competitive cosmopolitan hub that features a sports club, a community center, open parks and a championship 18-hole golf course designed by the international architect Robert Trent, Jr.

Centers for art are close by, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Museum and The World Trade Center.

Upon completion of the multi-million Bay City project, the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex will be organized into two zones, an Art Zone and a Commercial Zone.

Blue Wave and Harbor Square have a number of dining choices. A few minutes drive away is the bohemian nightlife at Malate. Plans for pocket parks and a buffer zone 50-meters from the shoreline devoted to public recreation and al fresco dining are also included in the developing Bay City to create a vibrant waterfront for residents.

There are currently two types of shopping at Sentosia: the bargain centers such as the Coastal Mall and the HK Sun Plaza, and massive Mall of Asia.

Soon though there will also be a business district that will offer tourist-oriented, premium names in retail.

The Bay Area in San Francisco is best known for the bay lifestyle that focuses on family and community-friendly outdoor activities with the spirit of adventure and leisure.

Bay neighborhoods are essentially close-knit communities where living well and connecting with nature are of utmost importance.

The concept just recently found its way to the Philippines, as seen in the numerous developments around Manila Bay.

With a novel horizontal condominium concept, Sentosia offers residents high-rise convenience without them being stacked between their neighbors. Sentosia residences are three-level homes with a two-car parking garage, an attic, wide indoor floor areas and large windows that let in the breeze and natural light.

The condos were meticulously planned with geometric modern architecture complemented by Asian-inspired fixtures and interior finishes are separated by streets 18 feet wide.

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SENTOSIA... Condo by the Bay (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Aa6yGFaDFtQ)

Sinjin P.

September 21st, 2007, 03:27 AM

SM Bay City is now SM Bay Central (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0921&222007/companies04.html)
By Honey Madrilejos-Reyes
Reporter

THE listed holding company of the Sy family, SM Investments Corp., has renamed its 60-hectare reclaimed property in Pasay City fronting the Manila Bay as SM Bay Central from SM Bay City.

“The change in name was necessitated by a regulatory impediment on the use of SM Bay City,” SM Investments said in a statement Thursday.

SM Bay Central is being positioned by group to become an alternative business district in the metropolis and has been master planned for the development of offices, an exhibition and convention center, a row of hotels facing the bay, a sports arena and a commercial ferry terminal.

It is now home to the SM Mall of Asia, one of 10 largest malls in the world and houses the corporate offices of SM Investments and its subsidiaries.

Some of the group’s ongoing projects in the area include the SMX Convention Center; and OneE-com Center, a 70,000-square meter office building designed for business process outsourcing companies. Both will open for business by the fourth quarter.

Over the next two years, two hotels will rising in BayCentral, namely, the 150-room Microtel Inn and Suites and another hotel with 350 to 400 rooms.

In a previous interview, SM Investments president Harley Sy said the hotel projects will support the projected increase in tourist arrival in the coming years and complement the SMX Convention Center.

He added the plan was their answer to the emerging eco-tourism industry in the country.

Apart from property development, SM Investments holds interest in banking, shopping malls and residential development.

Sinjin P.

September 21st, 2007, 03:28 AM

SM BayCity has just been renamed to SM Bay Central

SM Bay City is now SM Bay Central (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0921&222007/companies04.html)
By Honey Madrilejos-Reyes
Reporter

THE listed holding company of the Sy family, SM Investments Corp., has renamed its 60-hectare reclaimed property in Pasay City fronting the Manila Bay as SM Bay Central from SM Bay City.

“The change in name was necessitated by a regulatory impediment on the use of SM Bay City,” SM Investments said in a statement Thursday.

SM Bay Central is being positioned by group to become an alternative business district in the metropolis and has been master planned for the development of offices, an exhibition and convention center, a row of hotels facing the bay, a sports arena and a commercial ferry terminal.

It is now home to the SM Mall of Asia, one of 10 largest malls in the world and houses the corporate offices of SM Investments and its subsidiaries.

Some of the group’s ongoing projects in the area include the SMX Convention Center; and OneE-com Center, a 70,000-square meter office building designed for business process outsourcing companies. Both will open for business by the fourth quarter.

Over the next two years, two hotels will rising in BayCentral, namely, the 150-room Microtel Inn and Suites and another hotel with 350 to 400 rooms.

In a previous interview, SM Investments president Harley Sy said the hotel projects will support the projected increase in tourist arrival in the coming years and complement the SMX Convention Center.

He added the plan was their answer to the emerging eco-tourism industry in the country.

Apart from property development, SM Investments holds interest in banking, shopping malls and residential development.

ZIG

September 22nd, 2007, 04:48 PM

By January next year, our office will transfer from Ayala Ave to one Ecom in MOA.

dancethingy

September 22nd, 2007, 06:05 PM

@ kalbongdad, how dare you visit the states and not go to Chicago!

I HATE MACY'S, i don't really like to use that word, but when they changed Marshal Field's into Macy's, whoa, that was the straw that broke the camel's back.

jbkayaker12

September 23rd, 2007, 12:36 AM

^^^Macy's is one of the biggest department store chain in the USA and quite frankly a successful department store.

Just don't lose sleep over it ok! The USA, center of capitalism has plenty of other dept stores and malls to please you.:)

diz

September 23rd, 2007, 07:46 AM

A sports arena!? a new skyline?! that's exciting.

flip2_0

September 23rd, 2007, 08:53 AM

By January next year, our office will transfer from Ayala Ave to one Ecom in MOA.

Microsoft.

_zner_

September 23rd, 2007, 01:54 PM

we had a seminar a while ago in one esplanade. the sorrounding was a bit disappointing though. its very dirty. i just hope they would redevelop that place asap.
anyways, here are some of the photos that i took. :D

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook043.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook047.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook040.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook042.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook041.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook035.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook009.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook014.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook037.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook039.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook027.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook029.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook046.jpg

thomasian

September 23rd, 2007, 02:43 PM

The Microtel @ SM Bay Central
http://smprime.com/uploads/images/NewsArticle-765_File-364_microtel1.gif

dancethingy

September 23rd, 2007, 06:30 PM

Onionz

September 23rd, 2007, 10:53 PM

@ JBkayaker, Well for your info, Marshal Fields is not just another department store, but a cultural icon for the city of chicago. Its was established almost 200yrs ago and has become a part of what Chicago is. It is a part of the spirit of the city and changing its name to Macy's was blasphemous! Also, for your information, macy's performance as a company has been very disappointing as of late. One day, it too shall DISSOLVE!

Oh yeah for sure and someday everything will be under Microsoft or Wal-Mart hehehe...and the US will dissolve too if they don't get things right in its government and get a great leader in that white house :p

jbkayaker12

September 23rd, 2007, 11:02 PM

@ JBkayaker, Well for your info, Marshal Fields is not just another department store, but a cultural icon for the city of chicago. Its was established almost 200yrs ago and has become a part of what Chicago is. It is a part of the spirit of the city and changing its name to Macy's was blasphemous! Also, for your information, macy's performance as a company has been very disappointing as of late. One day, it too shall DISSOLVE!

Dance, first of all, your revered department store's spelling is MARSHALL FIELDS. Marshall with a double LL at the end.

It is unfortunate to you, the company now is defunct and was taken over by Macy's. Not my fault and not my problem!!! Oh, and I really don't care Macy's took over MarshaLL Fields.

Bravo SM with their undertaking of huge project in the bay area. People will definitely benefit on the projects they have lined up.

kalbongdad

September 24th, 2007, 06:05 AM

Oh yeah for sure and someday everything will be under Microsoft or Wal-Mart hehehe...and the US will dissolve too if they don't get things right in its government and get a great leader in that white house :p

amen i say amen....:lol:

jbkayaker12

September 24th, 2007, 07:02 AM

^^^^The United States gets a cold, the world gets a flu. Be careful what you wish for, economies all over the world are tied with the United States. The biggest US conglomerates are doing business with economies all over the world and vis a vis. The current administration in the United States is nearing its end and with that a new administration will commence.:)

Bravo SM with its continued success!

pau_p1

September 24th, 2007, 07:17 AM

aba... gawa na pala yung 1 Esplanade... akala ko planned pa lang... hehehehe...

thomasian

September 24th, 2007, 08:43 AM

^^ The real thing could look like a rendering in some pictures because of its cladding. Maybe that's why some people think it's still "planned".

dancethingy

September 24th, 2007, 12:53 PM

pau_p1

September 24th, 2007, 01:25 PM

hey guys... cool down... let's move on with discussing about SM rather than Macy's or Marshall Fields... okay... :D

Sinjin P.

September 24th, 2007, 01:31 PM

^ I second the motion

jbkayaker12

September 24th, 2007, 09:35 PM

@ JB, Ughhhh so marshaLL fields!

MS. ATTITUDE!

Of course you don't care about macy's taking over Marshall fields, you're from boston. You are so highly irritable and defensive. Poor insane, you drove him out of another thread for making an innocent comment. MS. BULLY!

Dance, you are wrong again, first of all Im not from Boston nor have I ever lived in Boston, 2nd of all, Insane was not pleasant at all on my thread and you can read all his comments there, lastly, Im not a bully but rather I will speak my mind and if you cannot handle it, too bad!!!

Bravo SM!!

kalbongdad

September 25th, 2007, 05:29 AM

out of topic....na nga iba dyan....anyway....was in moa last week...the science discovery centrum nila...is soon to open....and so is the convention center....and the carinderia na bukas sa lahat ng gustong kumain...the sunset strip i mean....

thomasian

September 25th, 2007, 05:46 AM

^^ LOL. So naki-"kain" ka rin sa karinderyang iyon? :D Masarap ba?!?! :colgate:

So what establishments are there, care to drop any names? I guess they're mostly restaurants... or carinderias. :lol:

jbkayaker12

September 25th, 2007, 09:34 PM

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/yearbook043.jpg

It would be really nice to see a park in the area, SM can donate the land and the local government can set it up. Wishful thinking!! At least, I dont have to go to the dust laden Rizal Park.:)

kalbongdad

September 26th, 2007, 04:24 AM

^^ LOL. So naki-"kain" ka rin sa karinderyang iyon? :D Masarap ba?!?! :colgate:

So what establishments are there, care to drop any names? I guess they're mostly restaurants... or carinderias. :lol:

nde ako nakikain....di ko trip......anyway...wala pang mga names...although painted na at meron ng mga glass.....

Onionz

September 26th, 2007, 05:21 AM

[QUOTE=jbkayaker12;15522304]^^^^The United States gets a cold, the world gets a flu. Be careful what you wish for, economies all over the world are tied with the United States. The biggest US conglomerates are doing business with economies all over the world and vis a vis. The current administration in the United States is nearing its end and with that a new administration will commence.:)

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH TO YOUR BELOVED AMERICA.

Onionz

September 26th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Dance, you are wrong again, first of all Im not from Boston nor have I ever lived in Boston, 2nd of all, Insane was not pleasant at all on my thread and you can read all his comments there, lastly, Im not a bully but rather I will speak my mind and if you cannot handle it, too bad!!!

Bravo SM!!

bravo SM what does that mean "Sapakin ko Mukha mo!"
hahaha

jbkayaker12

September 26th, 2007, 08:12 AM

jbkayaker12

September 26th, 2007, 08:16 AM

bravo SM what does that mean "Sapakin ko Mukha mo!"
hahaha

...you've always been a fool in my eyes and still an ignorant fool if you cannot figure out what I meant by BRAVO SM!!:lol:

pau_p1

September 26th, 2007, 10:04 AM

hey guys... stop these personal attacks in this thread... do that in the Samahan thread and keep on topic on this one please....

Onionz

September 27th, 2007, 03:57 AM

hey guys... stop these personal attacks in this thread... do that in the Samahan thread and keep on topic on this one please....

yeah,

stop bullying people around jbkayaker12 tsk tsk tsk

Sinjin P.

September 27th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Okay lets move on. :cheers:

crappypants

September 27th, 2007, 05:32 AM

Ok can someone make a thread in the Samahan called the JBKayaker debate thread. Those who've had jor have disputes with JBKayaker can post there. I'm sure it'll be a popular thread.

mwg12a

September 27th, 2007, 07:16 AM

babae pala si Jb ngayon ko lang alam to lol

MakatiBoy

September 27th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Ok can someone make a thread in the Samahan called the JBKayaker debate thread. Those who've had jor have disputes with JBKayaker can post there. I'm sure it'll be a popular thread.

That's a good idea. Count me in!

MakatiBoy

September 27th, 2007, 03:53 PM

Insanedriver

September 27th, 2007, 05:05 PM

she's a girl?
then who is that guy picking up weeds on the beach?

BoNduRanT

September 27th, 2007, 05:15 PM

Honga, I saw that pic too.

Sinjin P.

September 27th, 2007, 07:26 PM

JB is a he

Sinjin P.

September 29th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Make up your minds, SM! :lol:

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SM Renames Business District as Mall of Asia Complex (http://www.smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=817)
By , 28 Sep 2007
(28 September 2007. Pasay City, Philippines) SM Investments Corporation (“SMIC” or “SM”) announced today that it has renamed its 60-hectare reclaimed property in Pasay City fronting the Manila Bay as Mall of Asia Complex.

The Mall of Asia Complex is earmarked for development into an alternative business district and has been masterplanned for the development of offices, an exhibition and convention center, a row of hotels facing the Manila Bay, a sports arena, and a commercial ferry terminal. It is now home to the SM Mall of Asia, one of the world's 10 largest malls, and the corporate offices of SM Investments and its subsidiaries.

Ongoing projects include the SMX Convention Center, the country's largest exhibition and convention center, OneE-com Center, a 70,000 sqm. office building suited for business process outsourcing companies. Both these buildings will be open for business in the fourth quarter of this year. Within the next twelve to twenty-four months, two hotels will be rising in the area, one of which is a 350- to 400-room hotel, and the other, a 150-room Microtel Inn and Suites.

In line with this announcement, the company’s corporate address has been amended as follows:

SM Investments Corporation
SM Corporate Offices, Building A
J.W. Diokno Boulevard
Mall of Asia Complex,
Pasay City 1300, Philippines

tyronne

September 29th, 2007, 12:58 PM

Wow, another name change? They just had one in the last couple of weeks or so, right?

Sinjin P.

September 29th, 2007, 01:00 PM

^ Yeah, they had a name change just 8 days ago :shocked:

nayki

September 29th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Hay naku SM Bay Center na lang para mas maganda...:ohno:

OtAkAw

September 29th, 2007, 07:09 PM

^^The more times they change the name, the more chances that they are going to change it again in the future. DI mapakali nyan si Henry.

Onionz

September 29th, 2007, 07:48 PM

babae pala si Jb ngayon ko lang alam to lol

Actually nang malaman ko 'to, parang biglang medyo na-intindihan ko behaviour nya. Dyahe kasi makipagtalo sa babae. No offense meant to women, I have so much respect for women. 'Yan sinisimulan ko na agad eh wala pa thread.

JB is a he

Aha! that's why she's so bitchy PMS kinda bitchy and when I debate/fight with her, her rebuttals are kinda I donno feels weird...you know guys out there who are married and argue with your wife kinda feel that way (unless you guys out there are whipped or under-disaya afraid of your wife hehehe you wouldn't know how it feels)

Anyway Jhaelnis how'd you know JB's a he or she you've been going out with him or her? :) :lol:

Sinjin P.

September 30th, 2007, 02:43 AM

^ No, JB's a he/she :)

Onionz

September 30th, 2007, 02:51 AM

^ No, JB's a he/she :)

a bisexual? nasty hehehe

anyway back to mall topics

nayki

September 30th, 2007, 05:27 AM

Onionz

September 30th, 2007, 07:32 PM

^^The more times they change the name, the more chances that they are going to change it again in the future. DI mapakali nyan si Henry.

May kinalaman kaya ang Fengsui sa pag papalit palit ng name ng complex na to?:lol:

I don't know but maybe it's a Chinese thing something cultural (just guessing?)
Henry Sy is still Chinese or Taipan whatever and maybe it has something to do with his beliefs or something overall I don't know.

mwg12a

September 30th, 2007, 11:15 PM

^ No, JB's a he/she :)

So, when do we know if he is he today and a she tomorrow?? :nuts: :lol:

ewh1

October 1st, 2007, 01:08 AM

a bisexual? nasty hehehe

anyway back to mall topics

excuse me? :ohno:

Onionz

October 1st, 2007, 02:54 AM

excuse me? :ohno:

you're excused....for what? :lol:

pau_p1

October 1st, 2007, 04:16 AM

well I think they had to use the name of Mall of Asia Complex due to the fact that the Mall of Asia is already an international name and recognizable here and abroad...

cq40

October 1st, 2007, 04:19 AM

(I don't have a clue)

So that's Bay City to Bay Central then Bay Central to Mall of Asia Complex:lol: Make up your mind, you guys are losing quality :ohno:

I guess (consumer point of view):
Bay city is inappropriate coz it's not as big as a city and city must be defined only to real cities?

Bay central is inappropriate kc nung kinwento ko kay mama yung Bay Central dinugtungan nya agad ng Market, Bay CentralMarket :lol:

Mall of Asia Complex sounds common (i hope they stop changing names):ohno:

kalbongdad

October 1st, 2007, 06:37 AM

i think that is to differentiate it from ccp comlex....and the forthcoming..pagcor city complex....may mga complex ang mga yan eh...inferiority ata....:lol:

Onionz

October 1st, 2007, 08:58 AM

Then SM must challenge itself for thinking of a new, fresh, unique name for its project and also up the ante on the creativity and design of future supermalls eh.

Sinjin P.

October 1st, 2007, 12:03 PM

The Bay District? The Bay Area? Reclaimed Area by the Bay? :lol:

kalbongdad

October 2nd, 2007, 07:05 AM

Mall of Asia Complex....is i think the proper name to that place....since we all agree...that when we give directions on where to go...or where we are going we usually call it Mall of Asia or moa.....so moa complex...is acceptable...

WawaY[625]

October 2nd, 2007, 07:13 AM

^ No, JB's a he/she :)

JB who? ejercito?

thomasian

October 2nd, 2007, 10:24 AM

SMX Center and One Esplanade

http://www.siaoling.com/projects/venue/venue1.jpg
http://www.siaoling.com/projects/venue/venue2.jpg

Sinjin P.

October 2nd, 2007, 10:25 AM

^ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=15266035#post15266035 :D

Insanedriver

October 2nd, 2007, 03:04 PM

;15670682']JB who? ejercito?

The forumer JBkayaker

FrancisXavier

October 3rd, 2007, 06:52 AM

;15670682']JB who? ejercito?

VJ po yung engot hindi JB...:lol:

kalbongdad

October 3rd, 2007, 08:25 AM

SMX Center and One Esplanade

http://www.siaoling.com/projects/venue/venue1.jpg
http://www.siaoling.com/projects/venue/venue2.jpg

un ba talaga ung name...Maitrade o typo lang ?..

richard24

October 3rd, 2007, 01:35 PM

VJ po yung engot hindi JB...:lol:

hehehe.., :) ot na, pero its JV Ejercito., :)

Sinjin P.

October 3rd, 2007, 01:36 PM

un ba talaga ung name...Maitrade o typo lang ?..

Originally Maitrade but renamed to SMX Convention Center

[dx]

October 7th, 2007, 04:33 PM

SM group spending P10B to expand Mall of Asia (http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view_article.php?article_id=93064)
Office, hotel, leisure facilities to be added
ELizabeth Sanchez-Lacson, PDI

MANILA, Philippines--SM INVESTMENTS CORP. (SMIC), the holding firm of tycoon Henry Sy Sr., is investing P10 billion over the next five years to further develop the 60-hectare Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City by putting up office, hotel and leisure facilities. At the heart of the complex is the country's biggest shopping mall, the SM Mall of Asia. Rising soon on the complex are a business and information technology hub, the country's largest convention center, and a 16,000-seat sports and entertainment arena.

Coming on stream on Oct. 10 is the SM Mall of Asia Science and Discovery Center (SDC), a themed park devoted solely to science and technology. SM Prime Holdings Inc. has partnered with US-based Leisure Entertainment Consultancy for the SDC, which will feature a digital planetarium and a wide range of technology and science-themed exhibits.

The Mall of Asia complex's proximity to the international airport, seaports, hotels and other commercial districts will also cater to the launch of SM's OneE-Com Center in November. The 10-story OneE-Com Center is SMIC's answer to the growing demand for office space from business process outsourcing (BPO) firms. It will offer 76,000 square meters of leasable space to potential locators.

Also set to rise within the complex is the SMX Convention Center, which is envisioned to be the country's biggest venue for local and international trade and cultural events. The P1.8-billion development will span 46,000 square meters and feature open exhibition areas, multifunctional halls and flexible meeting rooms with amenities for major conferences and trade exhibits.The SMX Convention Center can fit approximately 6,000 people.

Another major development in the pipeline is the SM Arena, a sprawling indoor facility for big-time sports and entertainment events that can seat more than 16,000 spectators. The SM Arena is expected to be the venue of choice for concerts and other entertainment-related events.

The SM Group will also construct a ferry terminal--to service guests and tourists who want to travel to Cavite City and Bataan and to SMIC's 5,300-hectare ecotourism estate in Nasugbu, Batangas, called Hamilo Coast. The ferry terminal will be completed by 2009.

The Mall of Asia complex will also give rise to deluxe hotels, upscale offices and full-serviced apartments. SMIC will start construction of a four-star hotel within the Mall of Asia complex next year under the Radisson brand. The hotel will have 400 guest rooms and will be operational in October 2009.

Edmundtanso

October 7th, 2007, 05:24 PM

great developments!

benzon

October 7th, 2007, 05:41 PM

Tsk2x,Radisson?It's nice but hello! They should have chosen the 5 star Regent. Sayang,and even if dadating and Regent dahil Carlson and mag mamanage ng mga hotel eh matagal pa bago mag materialize.The sooner the better.:)

quiksilver04

October 10th, 2007, 07:50 AM

updates po tungkol sa SM SDC? ngayon ba opening nito? hope you could check it out guys.

sanmig

October 10th, 2007, 12:18 PM

updates po tungkol sa SM SDC? ngayon ba opening nito? hope you could check it out guys.

accidentally, i was there last monday...
fortunately, i was able to get inside...
SOFT OPENING PALA for advanced booking field trippers..
OCT. 19 ang opening to public.

nag pretend ako to inquire for field trips and luckily, i was toured inside and was given a complete brochure. got stolen shots thru celfon kaso madilim sa loob kaya di malinaw ang shots.

hi-tech ang loob. entrance similar to mrt o lrt. video and still cameras are allowed inside but not inside the planetarium.

found inside:
> robots like sa terminator - moving and talking
> astoboy robots
> virtual undersea
> 150 seating capacity planetarium with 360 degree wide screen
> lots of lcd screens for interactive
> many more

try ko to scan the brochure

P330 entrance for one day unlimited visit but only once view to planetarium...

pau_p1

October 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM

nagfield trip dun yung anak ng officemate ko and kasama sya... sabi nya.. enjoy sobra ang bata.. ganda daw..

nayki

October 10th, 2007, 07:31 PM

wow gusto ko din makapasok sa SMDC! :) galing ako ng MOA last sunday straight from bataan, nakita ko SMDC sarado na siya kasi gabi na, sinilip ko na lang loob niya mukha ngang maganda!

kalabaw

October 11th, 2007, 03:58 AM

Sa wakas!!! Nakarating na rin ako ng MOA!!! Di ko na kasi nadaanan to last year bago ako umalis. Anyway, eto ang ilang pics ko sa MOA complex

MoA
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0GgsyxbUI/AAAAAAAACHU/0UXmBKM1_xE/IMG_6736.jpg?imgmax=640

The Globe
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0GjcyxbVI/AAAAAAAACHc/uGyR-wgSLxc/IMG_6737.jpg?imgmax=512

Pagod na mga paa
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0HIsyxbsI/AAAAAAAACKY/SC-Bl3Jwziw/IMG_6811.jpg?imgmax=512

Quick break at Quickly... Sarap ng Super Taro Special!!!
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0Go8yxbXI/AAAAAAAACHs/14HY1rTBqvM/IMG_6749.jpg?imgmax=512

Glimpse of Makati skyline
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0Gv8yxbZI/AAAAAAAACH8/KCYsRzK2X3s/IMG_6755.jpg?imgmax=640

Sa likod
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0GzcyxbdI/AAAAAAAACIc/HwcAW51eseI/IMG_6759.jpg?imgmax=512

Sa paglubog ng araw
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G0cyxbeI/AAAAAAAACIk/CYpmsFxDdxc/IMG_6762.jpg?imgmax=640

Manila Skyline
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G1cyxbfI/AAAAAAAACIs/ZnAZ8IUZb7Y/IMG_6767.jpg?imgmax=640

Sunset
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G2MyxbgI/AAAAAAAACI0/dZlBWnjJ8SM/IMG_6779.jpg?imgmax=512

People enjoying Nature's gift
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G3MyxbhI/AAAAAAAACJA/T4nie4UzY_8/IMG_6783.jpg?imgmax=512

Ferry Service going to Cavite City
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G48yxbiI/AAAAAAAACJI/lqZp0aiqeQ8/IMG_6788.jpg?imgmax=512

Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Light (Nung panahong wala pang MoA at eto pa lang ang nakatayo sa reclamation area, pinupuntahan na namin 'to ng mga classmates ko nung college)
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G-MyxblI/AAAAAAAACJg/zU3mishjKeA/IMG_6791.jpg?imgmax=640

Belfry
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0G58yxbjI/AAAAAAAACJQ/61zfgE8eiQo/IMG_6789.jpg?imgmax=512

Maitrade Convention Centre
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0HBsyxbnI/AAAAAAAACJw/_bNQBftW-MU/IMG_6796.jpg?imgmax=512

Palisades at night
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0HXsyxbzI/AAAAAAAACLQ/6FZT1lBrSBQ/IMG_6835.jpg?imgmax=512

c0kelitr0

October 11th, 2007, 06:01 AM

nice shots! looks like you enjoyed your walk :D

Farirah

October 11th, 2007, 06:53 AM

SMIC to put up 60-hectare Asia Mall dev’t project
10/11/2007

http://www.tribune.net.ph/business/20071011bus3.html

The Sy group’s SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) will put up a multibillion-peso development project linked to the sprawling Asia Mall in Pasay City involving a 60-hectare complex envisioned to become a premier business and tourism destination in the Philippines.

The project called ‘Mall of Asia Complex’ will consist of technologically-advanced infrastructure integrated with office, retail, institutional, residential and leisure components. The complex is currently the site of the country’s largest shopping mall, the SM Mall of Asia and will soon boast of a state-of-the-art business and information technology hub, the country’s largest convention center, a 16,000-seat sports and entertainment arena and a wide range of facilities with recreational, tourism and residential uses.

“We envision the Mall of Asia Complex to be a prime business and tourism district in the country and in the region,” says SM Investments Corp. executive vice president for real property Josefino Lucas. “With its unique location by the side of the famous Manila Bay, the Mall of Asia complex which features an excellent mix of business and leisure elements is expected to boost Philippine tourism as well as redefine Manila’s place among the new and exciting urban centers of Asia,” he said.

The OneE-Com Center is a 10-storey building designed for e-commerce, contact centers, BPO companies and specialized office uses. It will provide leading edge facilities such as multi-telco redundancy and connectivity, 100 percent backup power supply, basketball and badminton courts at deck level and central courtyard amenities, to meet the growing needs of technology-based companies with 24/7 operations.

Recently, SMIC formalized a deal with the leading global fitness company Fitness First Philippines Inc. to house the club’s 16th branch in the country on the ground and second levels of OneE-Com Center. Set to open by last quarter of this year, the fitness center will cater to the health and fitness needs of people specially those who work 24/7 in the call centers.

Also set to rise within the Mall of Asia Complex is the SMX Convention Center, which is envisioned to be the country’s premier destination for both local and international trade and cultural events. The three-storey, 46,647-square meter building will feature open exhibition areas, multifunctional halls, and flexible meeting rooms with modern exposition amenities for major conferences and trade exhibits.

kalabaw

October 12th, 2007, 03:35 AM

nice shots! looks like you enjoyed your walk :D

Oo naman. Sobrang nakakaoverwhelm lang yung mall dahil walang ganung kalaking mall sa pinaggalingan ko.

Waldenstrom

October 12th, 2007, 05:47 AM

Nice pics bro. :)

benchjade

October 12th, 2007, 07:55 AM

may SM din pala sa Guam...kaya lang di ko napicturan.

thomasian

October 12th, 2007, 08:43 AM

^^ It's a very small one, Department Store nga lang yata yun eh, tama ba?

benchjade

October 12th, 2007, 10:00 AM

yup!

benchjade

October 12th, 2007, 02:54 PM

video ng isang tourist sa MOA (nasearch ko sa youtube)
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benchjade

October 12th, 2007, 02:57 PM

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a s i a n a

October 13th, 2007, 02:06 PM

I don't if this is the proper thread to ask this question. Where in MoA is KrispyKreme? :)

Sinjin P.

October 13th, 2007, 08:50 PM

^ Entertainment Mall (Shop #105). If I'm not mistaken, it is still not operational and will open anytime this month

gridloc

October 16th, 2007, 02:35 PM

Taken recently:

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thomasian

October 16th, 2007, 05:38 PM

I love their cubic forms! :D

Rence

October 18th, 2007, 05:46 PM

http://www.gawadkalinga.org/gk1world/index.php

http://www.gawadkalinga.org/gk1world/images/header_pic.jpg
This month, Gawad Kalinga celebrates its 4th year anniversary
particularly the birthing of its vision to build 700,000 homes in 7,000
communities in 7 years or GK777 officially launched on October 4, 2003.

Armed only with great faith in its infancy, GK now finds itself in
the middle of its journey towards 2010. We look forward to the
fulfillment of the vision along with the growing number of volunteers
(GK1MB) who will press on to its realization as the systems and the science
are being put in place through the GK Builders Institute.

After a difficult time of growth and transition, it is time for us to
celebrate God's faithfulness to our community and country as we
hold the GK777 anniversary on October 26 to 28 at the SM
Mall of Asia .

With the theme "GK1World: One Hope. One Vision. One Global
Army against Poverty," the GK expo is a gathering of all GK
volunteers, partners and workers - real-life heroes who continue
to press on despite the challenges that the work entails.

Our beloved kapitbahayan, the residents of GK villages, will take center stage
as they participate in the Kapitbahayan Olympics on October 27 at the MOA grounds.
To see their joy is already a great reward for GK heroes who have
made a difference in their lives.

GK1World is expected to become a point of convergence as the young and old,
rich and poor, Christians and Muslims, Filipinos here and abroad come together
to celebrate the vision of a country free from poverty and hunger.
Even foreigners who have joined the GK Builders Corps have learned that
despite our many differences, we are all one in dignity,
and we all hope for a better world.

GK has given the tangible hope that such a dream is not impossible.
As of the latest GK statistics reported in August 2007, over one thousand communities
and more than 24,000 GK homes have been built around the Philippines.
That's thousands of poor families whose lives have been transformed.
The good news is that we have only just begun and there is so much more to be done.

Together with our GK partners from the public and private sector,
the local and international community, our kapitbahayan and caretaker teams,
come and share in the miracle as we all push forward towards GK777.

Come and celebrate our mission and mandate as we push forward in hope and anticipation for greater miracles ahead.

IT'S TIME TO CARE FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT
This year's GK1World Expo will highlight the issues and solutions
concerning the environment. Not to be missed is the GK1World Forum on the
Environment on October 26, 2007 (Friday) from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
at the GK1World Grounds.

Blessed with an abundance of natural resources and an incredibly rich marine biodiversity,
the rare pearl of the Orient - the Philippines is considered a piece of paradise on earth.

It is only right that we learn to be good stewards so that the coming generations
may also be blessed with our rich heritage. Come and help preserve our natural resources
and make a valuable contribution in protecting Mother Earth.

Other activities to look forward to at the GK1World event are conviction and
capacity-building workshops for GK programs on Shelter, Health, Productivity and Kultura.
These workshops seek to equip the GK worker and volunteer with the valuable skills
and knowledge needed as we all push towards GK777.

:banana:Kita-kits na lang sa SM MOA next week !

kalbongdad

October 19th, 2007, 08:11 AM

open na ang sm science disc ctr....its a new place para magkagasta....good for the kids....bad for the pockets....of the parents...

Sinjin P.

October 20th, 2007, 08:47 PM

One Ecom Center

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/1657450205_1ae660edfe_b.jpg
by f_iodinea (http://flickr.com/photos/f_iodinea/)

Sinjin P.

October 20th, 2007, 08:58 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/1636901397_6693897a90_b.jpg
MoA after the Makati bombing
by dj.catfur (http://flickr.com/photos/djcatfur/)

lumpia

October 20th, 2007, 09:04 PM

Nice! The complex is really taking shape now! Really hoping that the esplanade will become the new Baywalk (as there aren't any residents there who could start a fuss on the noise-pollution) with added shops and businesses. If they extended the Metrostar ferry operation times in the future to lets say 9pm on Sundays, more people could come to enjoy what activities may take place on the Esplanade without having to worry too much on how to get home if they live further afield (well, at least in Cavite)

Sinjin P.

October 20th, 2007, 09:05 PM

It was expected to open last month. Isn't it operational yet? I mean, the Sunset Strip?

3cr

October 21st, 2007, 09:03 AM

The vision of Henry Sy Jr.:
The Philippines’ next business and tourism hub is rising in Bay City
Manila Times
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/oct/21/yehey/property/20071021prop1.html

Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), has embarked on a multi-billion peso development project for the construction of a 60-hectare mixed-use complex envisioned to become a premier business and tourism destination in the Philippines.

Dubbed the “Mall of Asia Complex”, the project is located along the coast of Manila Bay and will consist of technologically-advanced infrastructure integrated with office, retail, institutional, residential, and leisure components. The complex is now home to the Philippines’ largest shopping mall, the SM Mall of Asia, and will soon boast of the latest business and IT hub, the country’s largest convention center, a 16,000-seat sports and entertainment arena, and a wide range of facilities with recreational, tourism, and residential uses.

“We envision the Mall of Asia Complex to be a prime business and tourism district in the country and in the region,” says SM Investments Corporation executive vice-president for real property Josefino Lucas. “With its unique location by the side of the famous Manila Bay, the Mall of Asia Complex which features an excellent mix of business and leisure elements is expected to boost Philippine tourism as well as redefine Manila’s place among the new and exciting urban centers of Asia.”

The Mall of Asia Complex’s proximity to the international airport, seaports, hotels, and other commercial districts make it ideal for business, will give rise to world-class business facilities such as the OneE-Com Center which is targeted for completion by year-end.

The OneE-Com Center is a 10-storey building designed for e-commerce, contact centers, BPO companies, and specialized office uses. It will provide leading edge facilities such as multi-telco redundancy and connectivity, 100 percent backup power supply, basketball and badminton courts at deck level and central courtyard amenities, to meet the growing needs of technology-based companies with 24/7 operations.

Recently, SMIC formalized a deal with the leading global fitness company Fitness First Philippines, Inc to house the club’s 16th branch in the country on the ground and second levels of OneE-Com Center. Set to open by last quarter of this year, the fitness center will cater to the health and fitness needs of people specially those who work 24/7 in the call centers.

Also set to rise within the Mall of Asia Complex is the SMX Convention Center, which is envisioned to be the country’s premier destination for both local and international trade and cultural events. The three-storey, 46,647-square meter building will feature open exhibition areas, multi*functional halls, and flexible meeting rooms with modern exposition amenities for major conferences and trade exhibits.

Another major development project is the SM Arena, a sprawling indoor facility for big-time sports and entertainment events that can seat over 16,000 spectators. This expansive arena is expected to be the venue of choice of major gigs of well-known international artists in the music and entertainment industries.

In addition, the Mall of Asia Complex is set to inaugurate the SM Mall of Asia Science and Discovery Center on October 10, 2007—the first of its kind themed-park devoted solely to science and technology. A partnership between SM Prime Holdings and the US-based Leisure Entertainment Consultancy, the center will feature a digital planetarium and a wide range of technology and science-themed presentations and exhibits.

Likewise in the pipeline are the construction of the SM Ferry, which will feature a modern ferry terminal to service guests and tourists who wish to travel to Cavite city and Bataan, or to SMIC’s eco-tourism development estate, the Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas; the SM Land Showroom which will showcase the resort and residential features of the Hamilo estate; and a leisure strip area which is set to soft-open this October, where people can converge and unwind after a hard day’s work and look forward to fresh and hip themed-happenings every month with their choice drinks and spirits. The Mall of Asia Complex will also give rise to real property investments such as deluxe hotels, upscale offices and full-serviced apartments.

SMIC just recently forged a memorandum of agreement with the Microtel Inns and Suites hotel group to put up a 150-hotel room strategically located near the SMX Convention Center and the SM Mall of Asia. Also in the pipeline is the rise of the Radisson Hotel in October 2009 near the OneE-Com Center.

These world-class and high-tech infrastructures and facilities perfectly complement the initial major attraction of the complex—the SM Mall of Asia. Dubbed as the Philippines’ largest mall and among the world’s biggest in terms of gross floor size, the SM Mall of Asia is home to flagship stores of premier establishments which features over 700 shops and dining establishments and offers the country’s first IMAX theater and the first Olympic-sized ice skating rink.

Besides the mall, the Shrine of Jesus, The Way, The Truth and The Life Church and the SM Corporate offices are already in place at the sprawling complex. The SM Corporate offices consist of six one-storey structures which house the corporate offices of the SM Group and Teletech, a major international call center.

3cr

October 21st, 2007, 09:04 AM

Sinjin P.

October 22nd, 2007, 07:11 AM

Esplanade Sunset Strip

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/1610799627_959276049d.jpg

photo by SweetSiebel (http://flickr.com/photos/7891854@N07/)

BoNduRanT

October 22nd, 2007, 02:10 PM

Malapit na naman ang Pyro Olympics! I wonder kung pano kaya ang setup this time na meron ng laman yung Esplanade.

quiksilver04

October 22nd, 2007, 07:56 PM

^^ will it still be here this time?? i truly hope so!

le Reine

October 22nd, 2007, 10:54 PM

ayoko na. ang hirap kapag pyrolympics. nagiging parking lot ang edsa.

kalbongdad

October 23rd, 2007, 05:37 AM

It was expected to open last month. Isn't it operational yet? I mean, the Sunset Strip?

i was there last Sunday....the sunset strip is already open to the public...although the fountain at the center is not yet operational...it made moa even more exciting.....the wide open space...wooohooooo the wide open space....that is a welcome thing....is a big come on...the place is just great... you will not be ashamed to show it off to your foreign visitors...

Sinjin P.

October 23rd, 2007, 06:39 AM

^ It is? So carinderia nga ba siya? :D

Sinjin P.

October 23rd, 2007, 11:39 AM

SM Mall of Asia Grows Larger with its New Science Discovery Center (http://smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=882)

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The biggest mall in the Philippines has just gotten larger. SM Prime Holdings’ SM Mall of Asia now has 389,241 square meters of gross floor area (previously 386,000) with the opening of its SM Science Discovery Center, a cutting edge futuristic display of new technology, astronomy, robotics, marine life and many other scientific facts and breakthroughs.

The 3,241-square meter SM Science Discovery Center which opened in October 19, is the first of its kind in the Philippines, designed by US-based Leisure Entertainment Consultancy (LEC). The US-based firm specializes in the development and construction of targeted concepts for theme parks, water parks, entertainment, edutainment attractions, museums and leisure tourism destinations. Some of LEC’s known projects include Downtown Disney, Disney’s California Adventure, Legoland, Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, City Walk, and Ramoji Movie Magic Park.

SM Prime President, Mr. Hans Sy said, “We are very excited about this new facility at the SM Mall of Asia. The Science Discovery Center adds a totally new dimension to malling as it guarantees to educate, entertain, and amuse visitors of all ages.”

The Science Discovery Center has 11 interesting offerings. Apart from the Digistar Planetarium, there is the Life Clock, Image Port, Media City, Transportation Nation, Grossology, Spaceship Earth, Virtual Reef, City Science, Robot, Inc., and Lego Mindstorm.

The Digistar Planetarium is a 15-meter, 160-seat theater with a dome-like screen. It offers its viewers a three-dimensional view of the stars, planets, and galaxies through very entertaining shows and documentaries.

The Life Clock at the ground level provides information on the WorldWideWeb and Planetarium show schedules. A digital time capsule is also available at the second level where visitors’ messages and images are stored. The Image Port focuses on the green screen technology and allows visitors to play around with the latest in photo technology by having their photos taken from a slew of interesting backgrounds. This technology allows the images to be printed on photopaper, mugs and shirts.

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The Media City boasts of the best in computer software, PC games, trends in computer
graphics, animation and special effects. Visitors can interact and play in computer kiosks and stations that generate blazing speeds and dazzling effects.

The Transportation Nation shows the latest in transport technology: planes, trains, ships, and cars. It has flight simulators and “build-a-car” kiosk stations.

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In Grossology, visitors get to learn about the gross facts about the human body such as how burps are made or what bacteria causes the body to stink. There are also Grossology games such as one that tests the nostrils in identifying stinky smells, and another that simulates how the kidney works.
Spaceship Earth introduces us to Mother Earth like no other. It shows our planet in all its beauty and majesty through images and sounds that tell us how we should be caring for it, so we become masters of our own progress.

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The Virtual Reef highlights the beautiful marine life in the Philippines. It transports visitors to life underwater through images, sounds and special effects. Meet Mr. T, a cartoon fish, who jumps out of the coral coves to tell everyone about how life goes underwater.

City Science talks about the magnificence of modern architecture and technology. This area gives visitors a chance to go on a real-time tour of specific buildings and cities all over the world through a webcam. It also has an earthquake simulator to give visitors a feel of what tremors are like when up in a building during an earthquake.

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Robot Inc. is a collection of robots and machines that use robotic technology. Here, visitors can interact with remote-controlled robots like “Slambots” that can be maneuvered by joysticks. Visitors can also indulge in robotic workshops at the Lego Mindstorm Robotics Center.

All these and more await visitors at the SM Science Discovery Center, open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Philippines’ largest mall, the SM Mall of Asia.

nayki

October 23rd, 2007, 04:05 PM

ayoko na. ang hirap kapag pyrolympics. nagiging parking lot ang edsa.

Ako din ayoko na nadala na ako last year 2 hours an naging byahe namin pauwi ng bahay dahil sa sobrang traffic. Eh sa may sampaloc lang kami. :ohno:

le Reine

October 23rd, 2007, 04:36 PM

^^ako nga eh nilakad ko mula moa hanggang pasay rutonda. umiyak talaga ako. :cry:

grabe, bukas na pala yung science center. akala ko ginagawa pa lang. ang bilis ah!

nayki

October 23rd, 2007, 04:39 PM

Hehehe kahit papano pwede pang lakarin un. Pero ako stranded talaga.. :cry:

Rence

October 23rd, 2007, 05:52 PM

We have already started our set up in the SM MOA Philippine Orchid Society will be one of the organizations involved in this year's Gawad Kalinga projects

kalbongdad

October 24th, 2007, 07:31 AM

bow ako sa development of the sm bay central......it is a destination by itself......way to go philippines...

[dx]

October 24th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Science Discovery Center @ MOA
Photos and Text by Our Awesome Planet (http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2007/10/sciencediscover.html)

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Planetarium

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Grossology Exhibit

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Transportation Nation - Have a tour inside the engines that will drive tomorrow's vehicles and experience the operation of power and the complex technical processes that occur within the objects that have literally brought us to where we are today.

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Imageport by Digi Print - Image Port showcases the latest in green screen technology. This allow guests to be superimposed on various backgrounds with the help of computer editing through available software programs. Photos may be downloaded and printed on specially themed Science Discovery Center merchandise.

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Scienterific by Toy Kingdom

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Robotics (right) and Virtual Reef (left)

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Virtual Reef - More than just a natural resource, find out why our sea are worth saving and why its beauty is considered one of the best in the world. Experience life underwater and befriend a digitized member of the deep-sea community - Mr. T!

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City Science - Discover what makes the city you live in tick, with its models of architectural wonders to have broken the barriers of height and technical innovation. Experience also the earthquake simulator platform, which demonstrates how tremors affect buildings. (I think SSC forumers will love this)

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Lego Mindstorm Robotic Center - By building and programming robots in a step-by-step learning process, you get to put your knowledge into practice, challenging both skill and imagination. Lego Mindstorm lets you build and program robots to do what you want.

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Life Clock - A two-level futuristic structure, Life Clock features The Time Capsule

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Spaceship Earth - Literally treating the planet as an advanced organic ship in which we all have parts to play, Spaceship Earth gives us a tour around the current condition of the massive vehicle called Earth that we all operate in our own little way.

jones_hamilton

October 24th, 2007, 10:51 PM

ang corny naman.....ang pangit

bagel

October 25th, 2007, 01:58 AM

Sinjin P.

October 25th, 2007, 04:55 AM

SM Prime Opens Annex 3 of SM City Pampanga (http://smprime.com/News.php?BlurbID=891)

(24 October 2007. Pasay City Philippines.) SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (“SM Prime”) opened Friday, 19 October 2007, the third annex of its SM City Pampanga, one of the largest malls in Central Luzon. The newest annex adds 17,439 square meters (sqm.) of gross floor area (GFA) to the main mall. Two previous annexes were built in 2002 and 2003. With the opening of Annex 3, SM City Pampanga now has a total GFA of 128,089 sqm. and a total building length of 890 meters long or almost one kilometer.

SM Prime President Mr. Hans Sy said: “Our continued expansion in Pampanga is testimony to its strong local economy. Its proximity to Metro Manila and Subic, combined with its international airport in Clark Special Economic Zone makes the province an ideal regional gateway and hub.

Its diverse and refined cuisine is also a source of great pride for its people, giving it an additional attraction to its visitors. All these contribute to heightened ‘malling’ activities in the area and pushed us to further expand SM City Pampanga.”
SM City Pampanga's Annex 3 has 14,025 sqm. of gross leasable area (GLA) and will have among others, restaurants such as The Aristocrat and Flavours of China, and apparel shops Kipling, Von Dutch, Tribal, BYSI Boutique, Celine, Celio, among others. Specialty shops include Davids for Rever, SF-QI Wellness Holistic Spa, and Hearts and Arrow. It will also provide an additional 9,700 sqm. by next year to house a call center.

The mall has anchor tenants SM Department Store and SM Supermarket, along with junior anchor stores such as ACE Hardware, Our Home, SM Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom, Watsons, SportsCentral, and Surplus Shop. It also has six cinemas and a food court.

For the rest of 2007, SM Prime is scheduled to inaugurate SM Taytay, SM Muntinlupa, and the strip mall San Miguel by the Bay at the Esplanade fronting the SM Mall of Asia Complex. SM Prime is also currently expanding SM City Cebu.

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So the Esplanade Sunset Strip is now "San Miguel by the Bay at the Esplanade"? :?

kalbongdad

October 25th, 2007, 05:11 AM

^ It is? So carinderia nga ba siya? :D

ngayon na tapos na sya...nde...sossy....nga eh....you'll love moa....even more.....galing ng concept nila....

tuluyan ng patay ang baywalk now that the sunset strip is open.....mainggit si lim kay pewee trinidad....daming trabaho nito at kita para sa pasay...lasapin ni lim ang sunset na sinasabi nya....

Maxxclip

October 25th, 2007, 09:22 AM

^^:lol:

Let's see, baka naman may ibang project na nakalaan sa territory ni Mr. Lim:)

Maybe better than SM Central Bay.

If he can only restore the Pasig river, a new city might boom... and we shall call it "Riverbank City" :)

wahhhhhh!

pau_p1

October 25th, 2007, 12:09 PM

And that kid is too young for some of the attractions. Look he's just pressing buttons without even seeing what's on the screen-- i have a feeling there will be many kids who will be like that. Just button mashing. I know a three year old who is like that.

well.. nag fieldtrip na dyan yung anak ng officemate ko.. before pa yung grand opening.. and na-appreciate ng anak nya yung place na yan.. tuwang tuwa... he's 5 ata... sabi rin ng officemate ko eh.. ang ganda daw.. so I think you'd appreciate it kung makapunta kaw sa place...

Rence

October 25th, 2007, 04:58 PM

Punta na lang kayo bukas and weekened in SM MOA complex Gawad Kalinga will be having their EXPO nadiyan ang POS and other Groups!

PnoyD2Tayo

October 25th, 2007, 09:18 PM

I visited the MOA for the first time last month. For some reason my friend described it as a "boat" and I didn't see the comparison, maybe it's close to the water and it is huge, I dunno, I just don't get it.

Anyway I noticed the architecture seems familiar. It reminded me of the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Apparently they were designed by the same people.

I am impressed by the size of the place but not the stores, some of which are too upscale for my tastes. I spent a lot of time in the outdoors mall area, the one with the Nike store and computer/electronics stores. I didn't eat at the food court, but had lunch at Aristocrat.

The hockey arena is also full-size, which I knew offhand but it's weird to see one inside a mall. It even has a scoreboard!

Overall I preferred TriNoMa to this one. TriNoMa architecture and lanscaping is just top-notch.

kalbongdad

October 26th, 2007, 04:15 AM

cusket

October 26th, 2007, 08:01 AM

accurate description; nothing like the eateries in the back with a view of the bay

Rence

October 26th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Hi, Ma-traffic talaga diyan sa May SM MOA area!

thomasian

October 26th, 2007, 05:57 PM

BoNduRanT

October 26th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Napansin ko din yan nun napadaan ako papuntang Cavite last weekend.

nayki

October 27th, 2007, 02:35 AM

May nakapansin na ba nung carnival dito? Nakita ko kasi yung isang billboard sa ibabaw ng isang jeep. Parang ala-Eurostar yata sya, kaso nalimutan ko ang pangalan. Tapos nung kumain kami sa seaside kelan lang, natatanaw ko mula dun yung ferris wheel at isa pang ride na di ko makilala kasi madilim na.

Galing akong MOA kahapon, yup "Global Fun" ata iyong name ng mala carnaval na mga rides dun sa side ng One Esplanade. Parang eurostar nga siya sa BGC. I hope SM will put a giant Gondola in Mall of Asia complex someday. Baka bumalik kami mamya ng MOA try namin iyong mga rides dun sa carnaval at baka mag metrostar ferry ride kami...hehehe 120 pesos ang bayad para sa 1 hour ride sa ferry along Manila Bay.

Blackraven

October 27th, 2007, 02:56 AM

thomasian

October 27th, 2007, 04:08 AM

Galing akong MOA kahapon, yup "Global Fun" ata iyong name ng mala carnaval na mga rides dun sa side ng One Esplanade. Parang eurostar nga siya sa BGC. I hope SM will put a giant Gondola in Mall of Asia complex someday. Baka bumalik kami mamya ng MOA try namin iyong mga rides dun sa carnaval at baka mag metrostar ferry ride kami...hehehe 120 pesos ang bayad para sa 1 hour ride sa ferry along Manila Bay.

Thanks, naalala ko na yung website sa billboard...

http://www.globalfuncarnival.com/

anonymous_filipino

October 27th, 2007, 04:40 AM

http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/Rw0HBsyxbnI/AAAAAAAACJw/_bNQBftW-MU/IMG_6796.jpg?imgmax=512

Time to give World Trade Center a run for its money.

Hopefully, it would bigger than WTC dahil kung ganun, mas magiging masaya na ang Hero TV anime convention ngayon Disyembre:banana:

:)

Pati na rin yung Manila International Auto Show at yung susunod na CAMPI motor show magiging mas malaki ang exhibition area... question lang, kelan magbubukas ang SMX?

3cr

October 27th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Pagcor says $15B committed for Manila gambling complex
BY GENIVI FACTAO
Malaya
http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct27/busi3.htm

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) yesterday said foreign investors had committed an initial $15 billion for the first phase of the gaming and entertainment complex, set for groundbreaking this December.

Pagcor chairman Efraim Genuino said the "Bagong Nayong Pilipino- Manila Bay Integrated City will create 200,000 jobs and will be the single biggest dollar investment in the country.

Genuino said that the government will not spend a single centavo on the complex but there are local investors who had shown interest.

Dodie King, senior managing head of the Corporate Communications & Services Department of Pagcor said there are investors from Europe and United States which plan to put up 7 hotels.

Pagcor will give investors a franchise of 25 years renewable for another 25 years.

Genuino earlier said the project will encourage more tourists and he expects that 80 to 90 percent of the revenues derived from its operations will come from tourists. The construction of the first phase of the project will end after 2 to 3 years.

Pagcor’s plan is to have 75 percent of the investment for entertainment while the 25 percent is for gaming, which follows the concept of Las Vegas.

The investors can have all the possible investments they want, as the total land area is 800 hectares. Pagcor only allows investor to come in if it has $1 billion.

3cr

October 27th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Mall of Asia Complex: The country’s next premier district
Manila Bulletin
http://www.mb.com.ph/SPACE20071027106737.html

Promoting Philippine tourism is the most important job this country has.

It is through tourism that we can compete in the global marketplace," said Henry Sy, Sr.

The words of the Sy family patriarch are more than just words of wisdom… they are a guiding vision. And such a vision is breathing life into SM Investments Corporations’ (SMIC) latest project — the Mall of Asia Complex.

The Mall of Asia Complex is envisioned to be the country’s premier business and tourism district, situated in the coast of Manila Bay. The 60-hectare mixed-use development will integrate technologically advanced infrastructure with office, retail, institutional, residential and leisure components.

The project is expected to boost the country’s tourism industry and redefine Manila’s place among the exciting urban centers of Asia.

At the center of this emerging business district lies the SM Mall of Asia. The 386,000-sqm shopping complex showcases a variety of stores and live entertainment venues, al fresco dining spaces, and interaction areas for the culture and the arts.

Tagged as the largest mall in the Philippines, the SM Mall of Asia offers the ultimate shopping experience with the country’s first IMAX theater, an Olympic-sized ice skating rink, and an upcoming aquarium.

Just a few steps away are the SM Corporate offices, which consist of six sprawling one-story buildings.

Connecting via a pedestrian bridge from the north side of the SM Mall of Asia is the OneE-com Center, which is targeted for completion by year-end. The center is a 10-story contemporary building designed for e-commerce, contact centers, BPO companies, and specialized office uses.

Also set to open in November at the Mall of Asia Complex is the SMX Convention Center — a world-class venue consisting of open exhibition areas, multi-functional halls and flexible meeting rooms with modern exposition amenities for major conference and trade exhibits.

The three-story, 46,000-sqm building with basement and parking, features a second level commercial shops and a pedestrian bridgeway leading to the SM Mall of Asia.

For those looking for the finest boardwalk experience, the complex offers The Esplanade. The 1.5-kilometer strip of fully-landscaped open-space will be allocated to house retail and entertainment establishments and can accommodate up to 800 guests (banquet set-up).

Another major development project is the SM Arena, a sprawling indoor facility for sports and entertainment events that can seat over 16,000 spectators.

Recently, the SM Mall of Asia Science and Discovery Center was inaugurated Oct. 10 – the first of its kind themepark devoted to science and technology. A partnership between SM Prime Holdings and US-based Leisure Entertainment Consultancy, the center will feature a digital planetarium and a wide range of technology and science-themed presentations and exhibits.

In the pipeline are the construction of the SM Ferry, which will feature a modern ferry terminal to service those who wish to travel to Cavite City and Bataan, or to SMIC’s planned eco-tourism development estate, the Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas; the SM Land Showroom will showcase the resort and residential features of the Hamilo estate; and a leisure strip area set to soft-open by next month where people can converge and unwind after a hard day’s work and look forward to fresh and hip themed-happenings every month.

The Mall of Asia Complex will also give rise to real property investments such as hotels, upscale offices and full-serviced apartments.

SMIC just recently forged a memorandum of agreement with the Microtel Inns and Suites hotel group to put up a 150-room hotel strategically located near the SMX Convention Center and the Mall of Asia.

The Mall of Asia Complex is owned and developed by the SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) – the holding company of the SM Group of Companies.

At present, SMIC has positioned itself as one of the key players in the real property and tourism development with projects such as the Hamilo Coast, hotels, residential condominiums, retail, shopping malls, and banking and financial institutions.

le Reine

October 27th, 2007, 10:59 AM

^^$15B? Ang laki! Sana nga totoo. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

nayki

October 27th, 2007, 05:14 PM

Yipee nakasakay na ako Metrostar ferry kanina sa may MOA. Php 120 ang price nung cruise along manila bay which took 1 hour. Ganda! :okay:

nayki

October 27th, 2007, 05:16 PM

Mall of Asia Complex: The country’s next premier district
Manila Bulletin
http://www.mb.com.ph/SPACE20071027106737.html

Tagged as the largest mall in the Philippines, the SM Mall of Asia offers the ultimate shopping experience with the country’s first IMAX theater, an Olympic-sized ice skating rink, and an upcoming aquarium.....

Katulad din kaya ng Manila Ocean Park ito?

Rence

October 28th, 2007, 04:27 PM

Yipee nakasakay na ako Metrostar ferry kanina sa may MOA. Php 120 ang price nung cruise along manila bay which took 1 hour. Ganda! :okay:

I hope that hindi mo rin nakita ang mga basura etc....

nayki

October 28th, 2007, 07:21 PM

^^ Nakita ko sa may station ng MOA medyo madami, pero sa manila bay mismo kunti lang.

Sinjin P.

October 29th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Sinjin P.

October 29th, 2007, 12:47 PM

The SM Mall of Asia

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photos by Adam Dimech - Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/adonline/)

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photo by MEOW_03 - Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/14453735@N08/)

Onionz

October 30th, 2007, 02:27 AM

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Signage outside SM Mall of Asia to celebrate "Thank Someone Today". In a recent survey by Readers' Digest, Filipinos are found to be not courteous. A day was chosen where people learn to say thanks to someone for the day

photo by Kok Kuen - Flickr (http://flickr.com/photos/kokkuen/)

That's bad for our reputation as Filipinos, I'm a Canadian citizen by choice but a Filipino by birth and blood and here in Canada people are very courteous they'd say sorry even it's not their fault and say thank you a lot. Arguably I always say that north americans (US and Canada) don't have culture but they are more courteous, well Canadian are more than Americans :)
Filipinos boast of our hospitality traits, but is that it?
could it be a cultural change because of the new generations of Filipinos today? I don't know, but that's not good to know Filipinos are not courteous

jbd0130

October 30th, 2007, 02:36 AM

That's bad for our reputation as Filipinos, I'm a Canadian citizen by choice but a Filipino by birth and blood and here in Canada people are very courteous they'd say sorry even it's not their fault and say thank you a lot. Arguably I always say that north americans (US and Canada) don't have culture but they are more courteous, well Canadian are more than Americans :)
Filipinos boast of our hospitality traits, but is that it?
could it be a cultural change because of the new generations of Filipinos today? I don't know, but that's not good to know Filipinos are not courteous

Canadian's are racist.

Do you still remember the boy who wants to eat with spoon and fork?

He was discreminated by his teacher because his using a spoon when eating.

We can say that Canadians and American are more courteous but do you think they are respectful? I don't think so.

lumpia

October 30th, 2007, 03:02 AM

Canadian's are racist.

Do you still remember the boy who wants to eat with spoon and fork?

He was discreminated by his teacher because his using a spoon when eating.

We can say that Canadians and American are more courteous but do you think they are respectful? I don't think so.bump :) thats somewhat true. I'd think a better example to Filipinos on showing courtesy would be the Japanese, who live in crowded, spaghetti-wired cities (pretty much our own, only with loads of cool gadgets and neon sign boards :lol: ), yet are extremely courteous. there is no way in Tokyo that you could get away without saying "Arigatou" (thank you) or "Suimasen" (excuse me) many times over for even buying something at a 7/11 or bumping into someone on the street or in a mall. But then again, considering the fact that those in developed countries have less to grumble about day to day things (such as the price of groceries etc), it would be natural for people to be less courteous in Pinas, regardless of the traditional culture of being hospitable and considerate. Think of it this way, at least the Philippines is far from the worst place in Asia for a record in lack of manners: anyone who has been to any Chinese city will testify that the manners in Metro Manila or Cebu are miles ahead of Hong Kong or Shanghai!!

jones_hamilton

October 30th, 2007, 05:47 AM

thomasian

October 30th, 2007, 06:07 AM

Onionz

October 30th, 2007, 07:42 AM

Canadian's are racist.

Do you still remember the boy who wants to eat with spoon and fork?

He was discreminated by his teacher because his using a spoon when eating.

We can say that Canadians and American are more courteous but do you think they are respectful? I don't think so.

Blah blah blah JBkayaker...whoever you're tryin to be now.
we are not racists, that was from Quebec, French Canada we condemn that
we didn't like and it shocked us...well they're French and they wanna separate from North America some good and bad reasons oh well. :(
racism still lingers. but judging everyone generally that they are not all respectful!!! that is plain ignorance
When I say something about Quebec because they're french is not fair, because I have a French Canadian friend who is now a Filipino citizen because he loves the Philippines so much and the Filipino people. So please pick your battles carefully dear...
I have a lot of things I dislike about America and Americans but I can't say they are all disrespectful just because they have a dumb president.

why can't we just live in peace and not be bitter about petty things and things from the past...tsk tsk tsk.

hey miss JB why did you change you name?

Onionz

October 30th, 2007, 07:57 AM

bump :) thats somewhat true. I'd think a better example to Filipinos on showing courtesy would be the Japanese, who live in crowded, spaghetti-wired cities (pretty much our own, only with loads of cool gadgets and neon sign boards :lol: ), yet are extremely courteous. there is no way in Tokyo that you could get away without saying "Arigatou" (thank you) or "Suimasen" (excuse me) many times over for even buying something at a 7/11 or bumping into someone on the street or in a mall. But then again, considering the fact that those in developed countries have less to grumble about day to day things (such as the price of groceries etc), it would be natural for people to be less courteous in Pinas, regardless of the traditional culture of being hospitable and considerate. Think of it this way, at least the Philippines is far from the worst place in Asia for a record in lack of manners: anyone who has been to any Chinese city will testify that the manners in Metro Manila or Cebu are miles ahead of Hong Kong or Shanghai!!

Oh yeah, I can testify to that about manners of our Asian neighbours...I was an assistant teacher here in Canada at an international school...we have students from mainly Korea, Japan and China/Taiwan also some from Mexico, Brazil, Turkey...and the ones the show bad manners are the Koreans and Taiwanese even if we're teaching them English and some good manners and right conduct in class and life...they just don't... don't even say excuse me or sorry..they just shove what a shame and most of our Korean - Taiwanese students are from affluent families.

kennethologist

October 30th, 2007, 08:06 AM

ang corny talaga ng SM

yung toblerone yung corny :D

Sinjin P.

October 30th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Blah blah blah JBkayaker...whoever you're tryin to be now.
we are not racists, that was from Quebec, French Canada we condemn that
we didn't like and it shocked us...well they're French and they wanna separate from North America some good and bad reasons oh well. :(
racism still lingers. but judging everyone generally that they are not all respectful!!! that is plain ignorance
When I say something about Quebec because they're french is not fair, because I have a French Canadian friend who is now a Filipino citizen because he loves the Philippines so much and the Filipino people. So please pick your battles carefully dear...
I have a lot of things I dislike about America and Americans but I can't say they are all disrespectful just because they have a dumb president.

why can't we just live in peace and not be bitter about petty things and things from the past...tsk tsk tsk.

hey miss JB why did you change you name?

He's not JB by the way ;)

Sinjin P.

October 30th, 2007, 08:40 AM

Notice the cladding, it's becoming dirty. :nono:

How do they clean that? Repaint them? :hilarious :jk:

Seriously, will some washing do the trick?

pau_p1

October 30th, 2007, 09:13 AM

yeah... that's one very noticeable thing on MoA... the claddings are very much weathered already... they are metal if I'm not mistaken.. so I think they need polishing..

thomasian

October 30th, 2007, 09:56 AM

They're aluminum composite panels. I think polishing is not suitable as it will rub the paint off the material. Punas lang with some mild detegents yata ang pinakasafe na paraan. Tutal makinis naman ang surface nyan, hindi sya dapat ganun kahirap linisan.

kalbongdad

October 30th, 2007, 10:38 AM

i still believe that flips are courteous....although they do not usually say or show it...

pau_p1

October 30th, 2007, 12:38 PM

I was around MoA last Sunday and here are some pix that I took... it's quite a lot...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04890.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04893.jpg

SMX Convention Center
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/SMX.jpg

One E-Com Center
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04879.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04873.jpg

SM Science Discovery Center
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04866.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04862.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04859.jpg

Virtual Reef
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04853.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04848.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04861.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04838.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04844.jpg

in the Planetarium... nahilo kami paglabas...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04863.jpg

Sunset Strip
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04869.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04871.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04828.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04826.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04882.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04875.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04876.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04891.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04880.jpg

MetroStar Ferry Terminal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04885.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04883.jpg

the carnival beside One Esplanade
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04874.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v162/pau_p1/UST%20-%20MOA/DSC04878.jpg

Sinjin P.

October 30th, 2007, 01:25 PM

^ Wow! :runaway: The MoA complex is really shaping up nicely. I'm particularly excited about the Sunset Strip. Thanks for the updates Paul! :)

Rence

October 30th, 2007, 02:05 PM

Actually , I lot of people posed to take a photographed in this section of SM MOA area.

JustHorace

October 30th, 2007, 08:18 PM

And they're putting up sculptures along that strip! Way to go SM!

tigidig14

October 31st, 2007, 01:33 AM

galing thank u sa pictures

kalbongdad

October 31st, 2007, 05:15 AM