The Noble Cebu, the newest addition to the hospitality sector in Cebu City, is opening its doors to guests as the hotel sector here continues to enjoy increasing occupancy rates.

The Noble Cebu is owned by the Grand Group of Companies and is its first SERVICED RESIDENCES venture in Cebu City. It held its soft opening on June 12, 2022.

One of the bedrooms of Noble Cebu.

“The Noble brand is part of our expansion plan for our Grand Regal Hotel and Resorts portfolio,” says Ryan Bernard Go, president of Grand Land Inc.

Mr. Go explained that NOBLE is the company’s limited-service lifestyle brand.

“This is a new generation of affordable luxury with a focus to the local lifestyle experience,” he said. “We have seen the growth of Airbnb in our projects with travelers blending business, leisure and seeking the local experience in their place of stay.”

Present during the press conference, from left Ryan Bernard Go - President, Grand Land Inc.; John Cole - Chairman, Quantum Makati Residences & Resorts; Henji Carmona - President, Quantum Makati Residences & Resorts;  and Arturo Lacang - General Manager, Noble

According to Mr. Go, they saw the opportunity in this kind of market so the company decided to develop the Noble brand.

Having a management company operate the hotel also addressed the need for their real estate buyers who are looking for someone to manage their units to gain their potential, he added.

The Grand Group has tapped the Quantum Makati Residences and Resorts to manage the Noble Cebu. The management company is a leading serviced apartment (condominium hotel) management company established in 2000 that provides high quality services to its managed Philippine properties. It has been managing service apartments in Makati and other areas in the Philippines.

Industry stakeholders have projected that tourist arrivals are now in an upswing as the government has slowly eased restrictions.

Owned by the Grand Group of Companies, the 38-floor hotel and service residences has 100 rooms, with two room categories - the Standard Deluxe Room and the One Bedroom Deluxe Room. The Noble Cebu has set its soft opening on June 12, 2022.

The 22-sq.m. Standard Deluxe Room has two single beds with cable TV, refrigerator and has free Wi-fi Internet connection. It is priced at P2,750 net per night, including free breakfast.

The executives behind Noble Cebu, led by Grand Land Inc. president Ryan Bernard Go (4th from left) and Quantum Makati Residences & Hotels chairman John Cole (3rd from left).

On the other hand, the One Bedroom Deluxe Room has a spacious 32 sq.m. area with a living room, dining area and kitchenette. It also has a cable TV, a refrigerator and free Wi-fi Internet connection. The room rate is at P3,700 per night and also with free breakfast.

The serviced residences amenities include a swimming pool, fitness gym, a themed garden and kids playroom and outside playground, as well as four high speed elevators. For fitness enthusiasts, the hotel has a fitness center and also offers a jogging path.

Its Restaurant/Roofdeck Resto Bar will be available in October this year.

In addition, it has function areas, a function room that could accommodate 80 to 100 persons and a meeting room for up to 20 persons.

The Noble Cebu is strategically located just five minutes away from the Cebu IT Park and is near the Cebu business district. It would take between 25 minutes to 45 minutes travel to and from the airport, depending on the traffic condition.

The City of Talisay is the gateway to the Southern cities and towns of Cebu. It sits just next to Cebu City and can be access primarily via the South Road Properties (SRP) and South Road via Natalio Bacalso. Thus, an important stop for any tourism activities going to the heritage and tourist cities and towns of Cebu south. One of the urban feature that will greet you upon entering central Talisay is Starmall, the home of  the first Coffee Project in Cebu.
They have a collection of coffee that a coffee lover dreams of sipping: they have Vietnamese Latte, Coffee Indochine, Came Americano to name some and cold brews too.

Get ready to check out discounted items and avail thrilling ₱66 and ₱77 deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale!

The mid-year is the perfect time to reward ourselves and recharge for what's to come in the second half of 2022. Shopee treats more Filipinos to a memorable mid-year shopping experience at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. To kick-off the mid-year sale, shoppers can look forward to “Mas Mura sa Shopee”* deals and enjoy ₱66 deals all day, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily when they add-to-cart and checkout from May 27 to June 8.

Score “mas mura sa Shopee”* deals as low as ₱66 at the 6.6 - 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

As shoppers fill up their Shopee carts with their favorite finds, they can also discover “Mas Mura Sa Shopee”* [It’s cheaper on Shopee] deals with low-priced items that are guaranteed to make their haul worth every peso. 

With 6.6 just around the corner, take your pick from the following items at only ₱66 that fit your everyday lifestyle. 

Stay warm during cold nights with a stylish button down cardigan. Want to cook with ease? consider this multi cooker hot pot to be your helping hand in the kitchen. Upgrade your storage space with a multifunctional shoe rack organizer, which keeps your favorite pairs neat and orderly.  

Say goodbye to wrinkled clothing with this handheld steam iron, which you can use either at home or on your next trip. Improve your gaming experience with these noise cancelling gaming headphones, giving you that high quality sound without sacrificing comfort. Beat the heat when you buy this anti-heat portable clip electric fan, a compact, trendy item that lets you chill comfortably while being on-the-go. Be sure to check out these deals quickly as they’ll be on limited stocks on 6.6.

Shopee launches a new in-app game in time for 6.6 

Shopee is giving you more reasons to enjoy the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale with the launch of its new in-app game. The game will be available to play on the Shopee app on June 1, where users will be treated with daily prizes including ShopeePay credits, Shopee coins, Shopee vouchers, and the latest must-have gadgets when they play and win!

Here’s a little hint on this fun new game from Shopee: it will be about connecting different letters in order to solve puzzles! To know more about Shopee’s latest game and its official name, you can visit the Shopee Prizes page from May 30-31. You also get the chance to take home an iPhone 12 or an Instax Mini when you correctly guess the name of Shopee’s new game. 

Shop with up to 66% cashback and send money for free using ShopeePay

This mid-year celebration is made even more special with ShopeePay, Shopee's integrated mobile wallet that allows you to conveniently pay for your purchases and settle transactions with no hidden fees. With ShopeePay, you can send money to any bank, e-wallet or any Shopee user for free and save more with cashback promos for bills payment, as well as cheap mobile load and data offers. 

Here are some ShopeePay offers users can check out during the 6.6 -7.7 Mid-Year Sale:

• From May 29 to June 1, join ShopeePay’s QR Code Giveaway and get the chance to win up to ₱50,000.

• On May 30, get free ₱100 when you send money for the first time using ShopeePay (valid for new users).

• On June 6, get up to 66% cashback when you check out using ShopeePay. 

• On June 6, check out “ShopeePay Near Me” to enjoy ₱1 and ₱6 deals from partner merchants ranging from food & beverage outlets, lifestyle brands, and more!

To know more about the 6.6 - 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, visit the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale page on Shopee.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

Enjoy up to 50% off brand bundle deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off vouchers, on top of incredible price markdowns on brand items available this May 5!

Are you ready to score unbelievable brand deals and surprises all throughout the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival? Available all-day this May 5, enjoy 50% off on brand bundles, 10% off vouchers, and sitewide shipping discount vouchers.

Whether you’ll be in the office, working from home, or out for errands, set your alarms throughout the day so you won’t miss the variety of brand deals for every type of product you’re looking for.

Tech lovers who open their app at exactly 12 midnight will be rewarded with big discounts on appliances and gadgets at the Big Midnight Sale. Upgrade your living room set-up with this ACE 32" Slim HD Smart TV, equipped with wireless connectivity for your Netflix nights. Take your daily selfies and capture office adventures better with this Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and its 48mp triple rear camera! Explore healthier home recipes made easy with a PerySmith 8.5L Dual Speed Air Fryer, that can cook food 30% faster without the added calories.

Start your day right with the great deals available at the Big Morning Sale. Get the Deerma CM800 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, perfect for keeping your bedroom spotless. Become a barista at home with the B Coffee Co. White Cup Bundle Pack that will give you that much-needed energy boost before work. If you've been looking to buy a new phone that won't hurt your pocket, realme narzo 50A Prime is a great all-around smartphone that packs a powerful punch with a 50 MP camera and 5000 mAh massive battery.

While you're on your mid-day break, check out the Big Lunchtime Sale for bigger discounts on brand products that support your hobbies, from baking to going on adventures. If you love experimenting in the kitchen, consider this Home Zania Portable 7 Speed Baking Hand Mixer, with its comfortable ergonomic handle, efficient for whisking and mixing for baking and dessert making. While for avid travelers, this Baseus Laptop Sleeve is a perfect companion with its waterproof and scratch-resistant material to ensure your gadgets are protected. Embrace the comfort and vibrance of the iconic Crocs Classic Solarized Clog that you can wear in all your adventures.

Treat yourself after a long day’s work by shopping in the Big Price Drop Sale. Hop on the smartwatch trend with this water-resistant OPPO Band B1 Bluetooth Watch that allows you to monitor your health and track exercise. Buy the Ensure Gold Strawberry 850g Bundle of 2 for your parents’ and grandparents’ nutritional needs. Let the kids enjoy their vacation while wearing the classic Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, made with two straps and adjustable pin buckles.

A new “traDigital” company backed by the 917Ventures Retirement Fund is set to revolutionize the Philippine entertainment industry with the launch of KROMA Entertainment Inc.

KROMA brings together passionate content and experienced creators, the best talent, and innovative technology to produce fresh and engaging entertainment for the Filipino audience. KROMA offers entertainment for all across screens and formats, be it high-quality films, series, TV shows, music, digital content, or events.

The company is a culmination of Globe’s years of groundwork to further enrich and future-proof the Globe Group ecosystem.

“We are excited to share KROMA with you. It’s a treasure trove of creative and innovative content that’s relevant to our audiences, featuring the country’s best creators, and talents. We are determined to forge a new path for entertainment,” says Ian Monsod, CEO of Kroma Entertainment, Inc. “Our vision is to become the leading TraDigital entertainment player in the Philippines in line with our goal of entertainment for all.”

The Globe Group is going full-scale into entertainment with KROMA, expanding its earlier venture into live events, production, publishing and music with what was then called Globe Entertainment (GENT).

Likewise rebranded, Globe Studios has spun off its businesses: ANIMA continues to produce award-winning and critically-acclaimed films, series and podcasts, while SECRET MENU, a full-service production house, creates branded content and television commercials.

KROMA likewise takes charge of music label PARADISE RISING, in partnership with international label 88Rising, to champion Filipino talent on the global stage. KROMA’s video-on-demand platform UPSTREAM has been home to the latest films, series and events for Filipinos everywhere.

NYMA focuses on pushing talent growth across the company's network of partners and clients. PIE, a partnership with ABS-CBN and BEAM digital television network and supported by 917Ventures, is a multi-platform, real-time, interactive entertainment channel. It provides memorable and rewarding experiences, prizes and connections for and with Filipinos.

Rounding up the KROMA roster are Wonder, a pop culture and style platform, and FreebieMNL, everyone’s destination for the latest news and deals on food and lifestyle.

Globe supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9, highlighting the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. It is committed to upholding the UN Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

 To know more about Kroma, visit https://www.kroma.ph/

MR.DIY, your one-stop-shop for home improvement, is with the entire globe in celebrating April as Earth Month!

This month-long celebration encourages the public to learn and practice sustainability to make the world a better place, and MR.DIY has exciting items to offer for Filipinos who are looking into contributing to this ongoing cause for the environment.

These five (5) household essentials from MR.DIY promises great value for money and can be useful to help everyone kickstart their journey towards a more sustainable and waste-free lifestyle!

Glass Storage Jar

Glass Storage Jars have become a symbol for zero waste movement, and for all the good reasons. These glass jars from MR.DIY are incredibly useful, a great eco-friendly alternative from single use plastic containers, and can be used as storage for your everyday food items.

Bottle Brush Set

Need to get into a tight spot to clean? MR.DIY's bottle brush set is the perfect zero-waste tool for the job. Great for tall bottles, baby bottles, and even coffee pots.

Bottle brushes are essential because they can reach deep into the bottle of deep objects such as non-dishwasher safe glassware. This helpful item can help you clean a variety of bottles, from small baby containers to tall tumblers.

Food Container

Whether you’re storing pantry staples or leftovers, food containers from MR.DIY will be perfect for any occasion! Food containers play the most crucial role in ensuring food safety. They protect the food from contamination, improve the shelf life of the product, and maintain the freshness of the food items. 

Kitchen Towel

MR.DIY's kitchen towels are ideal for achieving your waste-free cooking area. This reusable towel is a fantastic alternative to disposable paper towels and is a great sustainable housewarming gift for a friend's new home. These cloths can also be used as hand and face napkins.

Dustbin and Eco-friendly Garbage Bag

Having dustbins and garbage bags in the corners of your house keep your home cleaner and safer for the family! Garbage bags are useful for messy or wet trash, such as food waste, and they can also be used to wrap garbage in order to reduce odor. And with MR.DIY’s eco-friendly material, your zero-waste lifestyle continues.

These five items, among many others that can help you continue your zero-waste journey, are now available at MR.DIY’s stores nationwide!

To learn more about MR.DIY and its products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow /mrdiyPH on Facebook, and @mrdiy.philippines on Instagram and Tiktok for updates and upcoming promos.

 About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewellery, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”.

Running in Cebu is finally back!

And it's for a worthy cause.  

Buoyed by its ardent desire to help breathe life back into the Cebu economy, RC Goldline will be staging a Half Marathon 2022 Recovery Run on April 24 at the Cebu Business Park.

Official Media Launch: (L-R) Teresa Dela Cruz, Philippine Retailers Association (Cebu Chapter) Secretary, Christian Paro-an, RC Goldline President, Joel Juarez, Race Director and Nevin Bigornia, Director for Business for JCI Metro Cebu Uptown

Held in partnership with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA)-Cebu Chapter, it's the first actual run in the province in over two years with lots of exciting prizes up for grabs.

Offical Race Video Invite from the Organizers

"As we all know, we're now in Alert Level 1 status wherein government restrictions have been eased out already. The situation is slowly getting back to normal and I believe this is one effective way to encourage people to go out," said RC Goldline President Christian Paro-an, who is also the incoming president of the PRA-Cebu Chapter.

Composed of all the major players in the local retail industry, the PRA establishes various programs to help retailers become globally competitive and make the Philippines the new shopping destination in Asia.

"We actually have two purpose here, to run for our health and for the economy of Cebu. Business has not been good the past years. Like everyone else, we have been badly hit by the pandemic plus the devastation of typhoon Odette. It's high time for us to recover and this is our own little way of pushing for the economic recovery of Cebu," Paro-an continued.

The Recovery Run, which is also supported by the Metro Cebu Uptown Jaycees, features the 3K, 6K, 12K and 21K distances.

Over P30,000 in cash prize will be given away to the winners, although in the 12K and 21K categories only. The top three male and female finishers in the 12K will pocket P1,500, P1,200 and P1,000, respectively, while the top three in the 21K will take home P3,000, P2,500 and P2,000.

"I'm inviting all organizations and sectoral groups to support this event regardless of their affiliations. Everybody is welcome to join. What's important is that they are running to support the economy of Cebu," said Paro-an. "The more the merrier. So let's run for our health. Let's run for our recovery. Let's run forward as one people."

The organizers are making sure that all health and safety protocols will be strictly followed including the implementation of the "no vaccine, no run" policy.

Registration fee is pegged at P350 for the 3K, P500 for the 6K, P600 for the 12K, and P700 for the 21K inclusive of a souvenir shirt, race bib, finisher's medal and certificate, post-race refreshments and a chance to win exciting prizes in the raffle draw.

For registration and further information, one may visit RUNNR at Ayala Center Cebu.

Cebuanos, it have arrived!

Be part of the full Levi’s Experience when you visit the newly opened Levi’s branch in Cebu City.

Located at Unit A280, Second Floor, North Wing, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Mabolo Cebu City, this relocated Levi’s store, designed to be the ultimate expression of the Levi’s brand, opened its doors last March 24, 2022.

Levi’s Strauss Philippines, Inc. allows you to experience the full expression of the brand, and all the premium products that Levi’s can bring as you shop our latest collections as well as the classic Levi’s originals, available for mixing and matching as is – or have them customized at the store’s Tailor Shop. This enables you to add pins and patches, fabric applique, and also offers more traditional customization such as hemming.

(Right) Jeffrey Lo, SVP and Business Unit Head of Signature Lines, Inc. (SM Retails Inc.) and Jamie Perez, Assistant Training Manager of Levi Strauss Philippines Inc. (Left)

Featuring a tailoring service and larger fitting rooms, this store is really all about experience and inspiration – not just that, though. It’s also about helping the consumer find the right fit. Said Tailor shop is the first-ever in Cebu allowing our audiences to be able to wear their denim in their own styles – enhancing and expanding the consumer experience even further.

With the store’s opening also comes an exclusive gift for its customers: a free Levi’s string bag for a minimum purchase of ₱3500 net of discounts from March 24-April 10, 2022.

To shop your Levi’s haul, drop by at:

Location: Levi’s® SM City Cebu, 2nd Floor, North Wing Store Phone Number: (032) 2381871

Opening Date: March 24, 2022 Operating Hours: 10am to 9pm

Experience Levi’s and head on to SM City Cebu today!

About Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear. The company design and markets jeans, casual wear and relates accessories for men, women and children under the Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™, and Denizen® brands. Its products are sold in more than 110 countries and worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and a global footprint of approximately 3,000 retail stores and shop-in-shops. Levi Straus & Co.’s reported fiscal 2019 net revenues were $5.8 billion. For more information, go to http://levistrauss.com

About the Levi’s brand

The Levi’s brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s jeans have become one of the most recognizable garments of clothing in the world—capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. Today, the Levi’s brand portfolio continues to evolve through relentless pioneering and  innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading jeans wear and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style. For more information about the Levi’s brand, its products  and stores, please visit http://levi.com.ph