The grandeur of newly opened Casa Ibarra is perfect pride for memorable events

In the evening of November 21, 2017, the Ibarra’s Party Venues and Catering Specialist opened its fifth and grandest events venue in Metro Manila.  Unveiled is the impressive Casa Ibarra that stands out as a majestic structure in MOA Complex, Pasay City for its modern Filipino architectural and interior designs. 

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Casa Ibarra is perfect venue for the ceremonies and receptions of weddings, debuts and grand birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, and baptismal celebration. Casa Ibarra offers a wide selection of glorious food. They have menu featuring the Filipino pride as well as menu for Western, Mediterranean, Oriental, and Spanish cuisine.

Homage to Monet, an 11 x 3.5 meters artwork of French-Filipino artists Olivia d’Aboville.

The lobby features the delicate beauty of the Homage to Monet, an 11 x 3.5 meters artwork of French-Filipino artists Olivia d’Aboville that greats the arrival of guests entering at the elaborate porte-cochere. This specially commissioned artwork virtually welcomes visitors to Casa Ibarra. The artistic masterpiece was inspired by Claude Monet’s famous Water Lily series wherein he depicted the lovely beauty of lilies on the pond of Giverny, France in his over 250 paintings in the course of 30 years, many of these are framed and exhibited in prestigious museums and private collections.

Homage to Monet radiates romance, blushes of color and inspires serenity.  It is consists of eight panels and used 365 meters of Philippine silk textile handwoven in Palawan and Aklan for over 3 months. The fabric was custom-dyed using Shibori technique, one of Olivia’s signature textile techniques. So far, this is the largest artwork she has done. 

Casa Ibarra’s main centerpiece is the 600 sqm Sala de Amor on the second floor. Imagine the celebrant or the newly married couple walk down the grandiose staircase with steps that dramatically light up one by one as she or he walk down the stairs between those majestically lighted onyx pillars.

Sala de Amor is the grand ballroom of Casa Ibarra. It can accommodate up to 350 persons. Inside is another masterpiece featuring those gorgeous capiz chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The chandeliers are made up of about 20 thousand pieces of Capiz shells.  The room was built by around 200 workers who meticulously installed and completed everything in over a year and half.

The interior of Casa Ibarra was designed by KM Professional Interior Design with the concept of a modern Filipino home using clean lines and local materials that include wood, raffia, Capiz shells, T’nalak weave, and others, creating a warmth that compliments with the bright interior of lightly-colored walls.

For smaller events, Casa Ibarra has two smaller rooms on the ground floor, the Alegria and the Hermosa function rooms. Each can accommodate up to 140 persons. The two rooms can also be combined to accommodate people up to 280 persons.

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On the upper floor is the open air porte-cochere’s balcony with a panoramic view of the district and to catch a sight of starry nights or moonrise at night. Al fresco cocktails can be serve here. It is a perfect place for a wedding ceremony. It can accommodate a maximum capacity of 80 persons. The architectural design is perfect for those intimate and memorable photo shoots.

Casa Ibarra has 11 parking slots allotted for the couple or celebrants and their families. Other guests may use the parking area beside Casa Ibarra for a fee.

Aside from hosting events and parties with foods, Casa Ibarra also provides off-site catering services for parties and corporate events all across the metro and provinces.  Yet, even international clients that are searching for great food and service. 

 

Typical Casa Ibarra’s package starts at about P133,000.00 all-inn. This already includes numerous amenities but all still customizable to the client’s preferences.

Ibara’s banquet sales associates are also knowledgeable about many fine details in the events, such as church schedule or the duration of a ceremony.  They assist a client from the point of preparation all the way to the end of the event.

You can find Casa Ibarra at Lot 17 Coral Way, CBP1, Mall Of Asia Complex, Pasay City.  

For more about Casa Ibarra’s, you can contact them at (02)986-1107 / 994-9448 or by cellular phone at 0916-586-8897 & 0908-866-2467. 

Send email to bqt_casaibarra@ibarraspartyvenues.com.ph.

Visit its website at http://www.ibarraspartyvenues.com.ph/venue/casa-ibarra/.

 

Here’s why if you run with Anne Curtis you become a hero to children.

Anne Curtis was inspired by the outcome of last year’s first run that she continued to promote the second run on September 4. “This year, I’m inviting everyone again to be a hero for children.  All proceeds will benefit UNICEF’s First 1,000 days campaign for children’s health and nutrition needs,” she said.

Thus, running with Anne Curtis would enjoin you to a gang of heroes wearing running suits. This time, you will be wearing it with pride having supported an almost 3 years of UNICEF campaign for children’s well being.

The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) announces its second year of the Heroes for Children Run to be held at the grounds of SM Mall of Asia (MOA) on September 4, 2016 (Tuesday) with celebrity Anne Curtis advocating the UNICEF’s cause for children’s health and nutrition needs.  

Anne was appointed as Unicef Celebrity Advocate in November 2014.

“For 70 years, UNICEF has worked to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and excluded children around the world.  Despite the many gains, the lives and future of millions of children are still in jeopardy.  In the Philippines, 1 out of 3 under age of 5 suffers from chronic malnutrition - the effects of which can be permanent, irreversible and even fatal after two years of age.  UNICEF believes every child should have a fair chance at life,” UNICEF Philippines Country Representative Lotta Sylwander says.

This event is organized through RunRio. The run features a 500 meter dash for kids, and fun run for 5K, 10K, and 21K.  Visit RunRio now until August 19, 2016.

Online registration is ongoing at http://runrio.com/heroesforchildrenrun/

For in-store registration until August 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

IN-STORE REGISTRATION is available in the following stores:

Chris Sports SM BF Homes        Chris Sports Glorietta

Chris Sports SM Mall of Asia       Chris Sports Market Market

Chris Sports SM Megamall          Chris Sports Robinsons Place Manila

Chris Sports SM North EDSA      Chris Sports UP Town Center (Aug 15 to 28 only)

Fans who want to support Anne but cannot physically run or be present on race day may donate on her personal SimplyGiving fundraising page at https://www.simplygiving.com/Event/HeroesforChildrenRun2016

 

Margette Polistico of Philippines Illustrated  with Anne Curtis, Lotta Sylwander, and Rio dela Cruz of RunRio during the launching of UNICEF's Heroes for Children Run last week. 

REEF’s fashion tech at Surf 7107-La Union documentary premier

Summer officially rolls in as Reef’s fashion collection featuring Swellular™ Technology debuts with a documentary on the Filipino surfing lifestyle.  With the travelling surfer in mind, Reef is presenting its latest men and women’s footwear collection highlighted by the special premier of Surf 7107.

Reef’s fashion collection

Reef’s fashion collection

The fashion show features Reef’s Rover Collection in head-to-toe outfits, reflective of Reef’s Just Passing Through mentality. Styles are relaxed yet cool, recalling laidback summers and great waves. The footwear highlights Reef Swellular™ Technology which is made up of three distinct layers.

Reef’s fashion collection

First is a super-soft, contoured Swellular foam deck for comfort, then a medium-density Swellular midsole for support and finally, Reef’s signature Swellular high-density rubber outsole.

“The Outsole is an example of Reef’s commitment to form and function, with tread patterns that mimic lines of ocean waves and ultimate comfort, support, traction, and versatility,” said Carlo Dionisio of Reef Philippines.

Reef was formed in the early 80’s by Argentinian brothers Fernando Aguerre and Santi Aguerre. Combining their strong entrepreneurial spirit with their passion for surfing, the brothers built Reef as the top sandal brand in La Jolla, California.

Thirst Quenching Technology (TQT)  has this bottle opener under the sole of its ridiculously comfortable slipper.

Their innovative sandal design, the Striped Smoothy, known for its bold stripes and comfortable foot bed, has become a classic and continues to be a top seller.

Today, Reef is a worldwide name in surfing that has grown beyond sandals. Reef has become an authentic surf brand offering men, women’s and kids’ innovative footwear and apparel.

“Reef is a core surf company. We create authentic, comfortable and innovative products intended to inspire the surfer in all of us,” said Carlo.

Watching the featured Surf 7107-La Union documentary produced by REEF

MOA's Sands where REEF surfaces its new fashion technology on surfing and the showing of  Su rf 7107-La Union documentary  

Surf 7107-La Union is a documentary produced by Reef that follows Filipino surfers in La Union. The positive impact of surfing in a small town where one of the country’s first surf schools was opened becomes evident. The community thrives as it grows into a tourist destination with surfing as the key attraction. There are job opportunities for surfing instructors as schools open, not to mention the related business generated from these activities.

We just pretend that we are on the sandy beach of San Juan, La Union while watching the Surf 7107-La Union documentary.

Surf 7107 is about surfing in the Philippines, and how much surfing has impacted lesser known places around the country, and has turned these places into booming and burgeoning surf destinations and tourist havens. The first of hopefully many documentaries, it starts in La Union where the first ever surf school in the country was born.

There is a market for surf brands out there, and it's getting bigger and bigger. Here's hoping that this Reef-produced documentary changes things, and brings Reef into the forefront as the leading surf brand out there.

The Surf 7107-La Union documentary.

“Reef is a surf brand that not only cares about surfing and the lifestyle that goes with it, but also cares about the communities it helps and touches through surfing competitions, events, and environmental activities. This is the call to action of this documentary produced and supported by Reef Philippines,” he added.

The organizers and production crew of the Surf 7107-La Union documentary.

REEF products are available at the following outlets:

·        G-Force Trinoma

·        G-Force SM Cebu

·        G-Force Ayala Cebu

·        G-Force Bonifacio Highstreet

·        G-Force Centrio Cagayan De Oro

·        G-Force Greenfields Sta. Rosa

·        G-Force Harbor Point Subic

·        G-Force Mall of Asia

·        G-Force Shang Ri-La

·        G-Force North Point Bacolod

·        G-Force Mactan Pueblo Verde

·        G-Force Abreeza Davao

·        G-Force Mega Mall

·        G-Force Marquee Mall Pampanga

·        G-Force Newport

 

Texts by:  Jingjing Romero of Stratos

Photos and captions by: Edgie Polistico

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