SM Home Fair At SMX Brings Great Deals And Discounts

The payday weekend is one of the most dreaded yet exciting days of the year. The end of June just perfectly falls for the last weekend, while others might spend it on toys, collectibles, and even concert tickets, many homemakers would like to check out appliances and furniture that they can add for their homes. That is why the SM Home Fair is the perfect venue for them to explore and geek out their heart's desire to a wide array of products from a lot of brands also found in SM Home stores.

It is the perfect place to check out and even purchase kitchenware, bed and bathroom furniture, appliances, and other things that are a dream come true for titos and titas who prefer to invest in furnishings and make their houses more comfortable.

Art, Functionalty and Purpose Determine Winners of Amaia Steps Parkway Upcycling Challenge

Upcycling is now a new trend in recycling and is now being picked up by sustainable communities just like in Nuvali. This past months, Amaia Steps Parkway announced a one of a kind competition that will test their creativity, skill, and marketability with the Upcyling Challenge.

After Lando left the country, the winner of Amaia Steps Parkway Upcycling Challenge which commenced last Oct. 17, 24, and 25 at the Solenad 1, Nuvali will be finally revealed. From the 13 group finalists that were each given 24 hours to create marketable and practical home products using a selected material, in this case, plastic soft drink bottles.

Defining upcycling is the process of turning used goods or waste material to produce something that is often better than the original, is the most viable option. Upcycling helps reduce carbon emissions, which are the amount of carbon dioxide produced to support our lifestyles. Your carbon footprint measures your impact on the climate based on how much carbon dioxide you produce. Factors that contribute to your carbon footprint include your methods of transportation and energy usage.

#FILApinas 2014: Meet and Greet at Megamall

FILA Philippines family continues to grow with more fans, stores, and now endorsers. They first had Borgy Mantoc, Georgina Wilson and Tim Yap. Then they supported and got the Philippine Rugby Team of more known as The Philippine Volcanoes when they were able to qualify for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia on 2013. And this year, in celebration of the only athlete for the winter Olympics in Sochi Russia, Michael Martinez, now joins the roster as the new endorser of the global brand FILA.

It's Back To The Roaring Twenties As Fila Goes Gatsby For the 2014 Polo Cup

Gatsby knew how to party, and now FILA's carrying the torch.

In both 1925 book and 2013 movie (and many adapations in between), the fictional character Jay Gatsby stood for the height of opulence with his to-die-for weekend parties. With beautiful FILA Philippines CEO Cris Albert suitably impressed with the recent film (and being no stranger to the opulence herself), the decision was made that FILA turn fiction into reality with a Gatsby-themed, champagne-flavored celebration. Fabulous 20's Charleston meets exciting polo field action, and the result should be nothing less than a classic!

Fila Polo Cup Goes Gatsby!

FILA Polo Cup 2014 went retro last January 26 at the Manila Polo Club in Forbes Park with a one of a kind theme inspired from the 1920's, The Great Gatsby. The annual FILA Polo Cup is now on its tenth year and has also been a kick-off party of the year for FILA as they also share achievements and new models that they will be launching this year. 

With last year inspired from the Carnival, this year's theme, inspired from the book and the movie was chosen with FILA Philippines CEO Ms Cris Albert leading the whole team together will the endorsers and spectators of the annual sporting event. As polo mixes well with the Vintage vibe of the fashion at the Manila Polo Club, familiar FILA faces like Tim Yap, Fabio Ide, were joined by new brand endorsers: Pinay-Swiss interior designer Jess Keinle and emerging MMA star Brazilian Wesley Machado. Also members of the Philippine Volcanoes will add to the excitement. FILA went all out last year in its support of the rugby team, especially when it went to represent the Philippines in the Rugby World Cup in Moscow.

LookHome Philippines Magazine: Expert Help On Achieving Your Dream Home

Whether you planning a home makeover or about to build your dream home. It's easy to get overwhelmed by a lot of questions. For example, do you opt for a condo or a house? How to maximize small spaces? What colors should you use, and how do you tastefully mix and match?

On top of this you still have to make other decisions: what building material should you go for ? Apart from the price, what other factors should you consider? How do you make your home energy-efficient? What can make sure that your family's quality of life has improved?

LookHome Philippines Magazine, published by James Hardie answers these questions, and sheds light onto a myriad  of other home design and building issues.

James Hardie is the company behind HardieFlex advance building composites, one of the leading building material in the country. Driven by a strong sense of innovation, James Hardie launched LookHome Philippines so that readers are given access to all in one resource that aims to give expert advice and easy practical tips on how to transform houses into homes.

The information in the magazine, sourced from top urban developers, architects and designers here and abroad, is meant to help readers better their homes and, ultimately, their lives. LookHome Philippines is a testament to James Hardie’s commitment to the design and construction industry so Filipinos are able to have the homes they aspire for, and to live without compromise.

“Regardless of what design style you favor, whether it’s minimalist or eclectic, your home – how it is built and what’s in it – should allow you to go through your daily routines with ease. It should suit your lifestyle, and be able to adapt to your changing needs. That’s the sort of living space that LookHome Philippines can help homeowners achieve,” said Liza Alde, Marketing Manager, James Hardie Philippines. 

During the same event, James Hardie also launched HardieFlex® Flooring which is a versatile, durable and environment-friendly flooring substrate that is specially made for internal residential flooring applications. 

James Hardie is renowned and respected the world over for its advanced, innovative, and environmentally friendly building materials. It has been in the Philippines for nearly two decades and operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Cabuyao, Laguna. 

For more information on LookHome Philippines, HardieFlex® Flooring, 
and other James Hardie products, please log-on to www.jameshardie.com.ph 
or Like their Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/JamesHardiePH; 
you may also call hotline no. 1-800-888-5427 (outside Metro Manila) 

or 895-5427 (within Metro Manila).

LIVEvolution: Leveling Up Living Standards

Times are changing fast and the economy is at its record high with construction and Real Estate as one of the growing industries in the country. Just like mobile and internet technology, there is no other way for industries but to "level up" existing practices and information to new and more effective ways that will be game-changing yet efficient.

We might remember the days that materials were made from the things found in the environment, but given the limited resources and space of the modern city and the changing rural landscape, and extreme natural phenomenon which would damage structures is a constant strife for the construction industry.

FILApinas Meet and Greet the Philippine Volcanoes

Fresh from their recent win against UAE last month, The Philippine Volcanoes are now getting closer to the Rugby World Cup that will be held in Russia, and to give back the love and support of their Filipino fans, they had their meet and greet at FILA stores which is also the official apparel partner of the Philippine Rugby Team.

One of their stops are Robinsons Galleria and SM Megamall held this June 15, 2013. Team members of the Volcanoes like Joseph Mattews, Matt Sanders, Sean Lynch, Gareth Holgate, Keneth Stern, Michael Letts, Patrice Oliver were there to meet Filipino fans who went to the FILA store to mingle with them and also ask for autographs.

'The Tim Yap Show ' premieres tonight on GMA

Starting January 21, eventologist and TV host Tim Yap shares the latest updates from the world of show business via his latest show on GMA dubbed as The Tim Yap Show.  

Staying up late has never been this fun, exciting and entertaining. The Tim Yap Show will be the source of the latest updates from the brightest stars in showbiz and the hottest celebrities with the help of social media like Twitter and Facebook. Aside from that, Tim also gets exclusive access to the latest happenings with the most talked-about personalities in this upbeat late-night show.