The Living Art Project: Fun and Inspiring Night at Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences

Envisioned to become a landmark within Makati's Central Business District, the Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences recently launched its share of artistic flare through a gathering of performers, whom they collectively called "Live Art: The Living Art Project".

Since it first opened its doors in 2009, the Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences keeps inspiring its guests with it eye-catching art decors that are mostly made by our local artists.Taking inspiration from the life and works of its namesake, the great Pablo Picasso, who inspired a movement and helped develop a variety of styles, the Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences launched  – a coming together of local performance artists to celebrate life, music, culture, passion and art.

John David Cruz

General Manager, Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences

Happened last February 26, invited guests, which includes The Picasso’s Top 2013 Corporate Accounts, members of the media and hotel patrons, were greeted and eventually accompanied by mimes and harlequins throughout the night. There were caricaturists doing seated portraits which also served as souvenirs from the Living Art Project.

Soul of a City: A Makati City Tour

When we hear the name Makati some of the words that we have in mind definitely include the Binays, high-rise buildings, the Ayalas and their Ayala Avenue, posh shopping malls and the likes. But a few days back I was impressed by how this highly-urbanized city is still keeping some of its prized historical gems through the local government's  initiative to share the historical side of the city, the "Soul of a City: A Makati City Tour."

I was lucky to be a part of its maiden tour a few days back, and together with some media personalities, we were treated to an afternoon of amazement and appreciation of a city we thought is all about high-ends and luxury.

This “Soul of a City" is Makati Tourism Foundation, Inc.'s (MTFI) project to showcase the city’s historical and modern landmarks, heritage sites and prime shopping venues. Launched last May 17, 2013, the project is inline with the foundation’s thrust to further promote the city as one great tourist destination, rich in both character and culture. 

Christmas at CrossWinds Resort Suites

A lot of us are dreaming of a White Christmas, or maybe something not Oriental this Yuletide season. I can't blame you, guys, because I do too, despite of my love to our country, I still think, something different to end the year ain't that bad. Hehe. And I guess, it's just normal, we Filipinos, love seeing the world - having a lot of options. And while we are saving for that wonderful dreams of ours, did you know that you don't need to spend that much and travel that far to experience a different kind of Christmas?

Because just two hours away from Manila, specifically in Tagaytay City, lays a fine looking Swiss-inspired community that bears nothing but tranquility, serenity and luxury - yes, all rolled into one at CrossWinds Resort Suites.

A few days before December hits the whole world, I and two of my friends, had a wonderful and relaxing weekend here at CrossWinds. It's a community brought up by Brittany, and I actually had seen it from the outside before, so I know that it's really beautiful even before finally having a chance to stay there for a night.