A tour in Villa Bridgerton

Dearest Reader,

It is a bright sunny day for the invited guests on this exclusive rendezvous, and the venue of Villa Bridgerton is completely set up and adorned with splendid trinkets and ornaments for this special occasion.

In this grand mansion in Broadway Ave, New Manila. We are treated as lords and ladies, welcomed with a refreshing beverage with scrumptious flavors to cool down from the scorching heat. We also tried to ride the carriage that is parked before the entrance and had a moment for some photographs taken. The friendly footmen were on standby and ready to open the doors to the opulent world inside the mansion.

Upon entering, we saw the grandiose interiors and glistening chandeliers at the living room where a quartet plays a unique arrangement of a familiar tune. The couches are neat and spotless, that the host really did well on the preparations for his guests.

The host is no other than Justine Luzares, a Tiktok influencer who earned his fame for his Marites skits online. To his delight, he welcomed all of us to have a tour around the mansion and appreciate and feel the lavish surroundings that we're witnessing. All the preparations usher to the newest exciting thing that will happen this Friday, March 25, the premiere of Bridgerton Season 2 only on Netflix.

Justine Luzares

As we explore the chambers of the mansion, the dining room also a feast, to the eyes and to the palate. Cakes, scones, macarons with fruits and more desserts are for appreciation. It will be an ideal place for guests to have a chat over candlelit feast whilst enjoying the comfortable life.

Going upstairs is a gallery of portraits of the Bridgertons, Featheringtons and the new family to know which are the Sharmas. It leads to the spacious Bridgerton bedroom wherein a queen-size bed awaits. A small closet that contains the Bridgertons' gowns can also be seen. The Duke of Hastings would love a collection of books available to read.

After we enjoyed the indoors, we were invited to the garden for some refreshments and entertainment. The buffet spread is something that many of the guests missed. It was a peaceful lunch under the trees and breeze and also a great opportunity to meet new acquaintances. In the end, this experience at Villa Bridgerton is something that will be most cherished, also a fantasy that you don't want to end.

Dear reader, Netflix also invites everyone to take their steps inside Villa Bridgerton. Online reservation is free at www.villabridgerton.com until slots last. The host also suggested that you check out the premiere of Bridgerton Season 2 starting this Friday, March 25, only on Netflix.

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Mark Ghosn renders the spoken word poetry on the iconic theme song entitled 'Panata sa Bayan' sang by Aicelle Santos.

Last November 2021, GMA proudly unveiled its election advocacy campaign “Dapat Totoo,” which is also the main content of the spoken word piece.

Aside from being a spoken word artist, Mark Ghosn is also known as the creator of the hit show 'Ampalaya Monologues' which was also adapted into a book and a TV series.

Videos of his performances went viral several times including that of a monologue about trolls and fake news entitled 'Trolling in the Deep.'

According to Ghosn, more than endorsing a candidate, he chose to continue fighting for a bigger advocacy, and that is to fight the spread of fake news.

The collaboration of Mark Ghosn and Aicelle Santos is currently playing on the official social media accounts, radio stations and TV channels of the Kapuso Network.

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As we celebrate International Women’s Day, Watsons released results from a regional ‘Women’s

Confidence Survey in Asia’.

According to Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe), “Watsons has had a deep connection with women for over 180 years. We believe that the best version of you and your real beauty should radiate from within. Confidence is an important part of inner beauty and is what makes you feel good and positively impacts your mental well-being.

“That’s why Watsons has recently appointed WISE – Watson Insight on Shopper’s Experience - to conduct a survey about women’s confidence in Asia to find out what kind of support women need to feel more confident and help them become a better version of themselves.”

‘Women’s Confidence Survey in Asia’ has been conducted with over 3,100 women aged 20-29 across six markets including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The respondents were asked to rate their confidence levels and what are the things that can help to boost their confidence.

The findings show that almost half of all women in Asia are not confident about themselves at work and in life. Women’s confidence levels are lowest in Hong Kong, closely followed by Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Mainland China. The survey further reveals that staying healthy inside out, as well as gaining recognition from coworkers are key to helping women gain confidence.

Equitable, Supportive, and Family-friendly Workplace is Key

Notably for the Philippines, 70% are satisfied with their career progression and almost all believe that it’s possible for women to excel in their career. Here, women believe that they will be more confident if they are staying health (70%), doing a purposeful job (65%), and doing something good for the environment (56%).

Ngai continues, “The findings show that an equitable, supportive and family friendly workplace is exactly what women need nowadays and we are keen to lead by example. With operations in 11 markets in Asia, women make up 77% of our 63,000 workforce. Therefore, it is Watsons’ ongoing commitment to create a culture that makes everyone feel welcomed, valued, appreciated and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, and each of them is given equal career development opportunity.

“As a family-friendly company, we encourage more companies to join us in formulating policies to support and empower women, especially helping those working mothers to strike a balance between work and family.”

What is Beautiful? Inner Beauty Becomes Increasingly Important

In another recent survey Watsons commissioned titled ‘What is Beautiful’, more than 11,000 women aged under 45 in 12 markets across Asia and Europe were interviewed about how they value things around them and how they define beautiful after going through a pandemic. On average, 75% of women agree that inner beauty has become more important than ever, especially in the Philippines (96%), followed by Malaysia (91%), Thailand (86%), Hong Kong (83%) and Taiwan (82%).

When being asked about the definition of ‘beautiful’, taking care of your health inside out tops the list, with feeling confident and feeling happy in the second and third. What’s the most beautiful thing in life?’ The survey continues. Almost half the respondents feel that the most beautiful thing in life is doing good to the people around them, communities and even the planet we live in.

“These findings are consistent with those in our ‘Women’s Confidence Survey in Asia’ that reveals staying healthy inside out is important to boost confidence which is important for both physical and mental wellness,” Ngai adds.

With this insight, Watsons Philippines offers up to 30% off on Women’s essentials like vitamins, supplements and personal care products for the whole month of March to help ensure Filipinas feel beautiful and health inside and out, thus boosting their confidence “As such, Watsons is launching ‘The New Beautiful’ campaign to encourage women to empower themselves to Look Good. Do Good. Feel Great. Featuring a series of activities across Asia, it will have three overarching themes – Go Green, Go Smile, and Go Empower, which aims to actively involve our community of over 100 million loyalty

members in Asia.”

In the Philippines, Watsons also has partnered with SM Supermalls for a special event titled “Women Now & the Future”, a summit on Women Empowerment for a Sustainable Tomorrow at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall. The conversation revolves around mentoring Womenprenuers and empowering the next generation of Women. Another program that is being planned later this year in partnership with Operations Smile is the launch of ‘Women in Medicine’ programme which aims to empower women in the field of medical science.

“At Watsons, we believe in The New Beautiful, a new kind of beauty that’s good for everyone. To us, beautiful glows from the inside. It’s how we treat ourselves and each other. It’s how we live, who we are, and who we can be. The beautiful is in us all, and for us all,” Ngai concludes.

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You're invited to Villa Bridgerton

The wait is never too long for the second season of Netflix and Shondaland's Bridgerton Season 2. Here in Manila, be one of the few who can have a taste Regency-inspired living like the Bridgertons and Featheringtons in New Manila's exclusive Broadway Mansion.

To hype it up, Tiktok personalities Pipay (@pipaykipayy), Justine Luzares (@justine_luzares), Ychan Laurenz (@ychanlaurenz), Paula Pelaez (@its_me_paulapelaez) and GaiaPoly (@gaiapoly) transformed into British royalty in a high fashion crossover film shot at the villa itself.

Justine Luzares

Ychan Laurenz

Gaiapoly

Paula Pelaez

Pipay

I literally dig all this Bridgerton-extravaganza complete with carriages, opulent mansion, luxurious grounds to promenade in, a regal game of croquette, and beautiful string quartet music. Fancy living that we all dream of and dress up like royalty. Watch the eminent promo material below.

Villa Bridgerton is welcoming everyone inside the mansion from March 25, 2022 to April 3, 2022. Bring your friends and family for a high-class experience. For more information and to book your free tour of the villa, visit villabridgerton.com.

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Check out the “Transformation” vignette below and watch Morbius exclusively in cinemas across the Philippine on March 30.

 

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Give your bedroom a refresh from SM Our Home

Most of us design our bedrooms with a good night’s sleep and relaxation in mind. That’s why we have stocked up on soothing essentials – soft sheets, cozy comforters, pretty throw pillows, and cuddly blankets.

Going beyond sweet dreams, “your bedroom is one of the more private areas in your house, so it should be designed with your taste in mind,” says Kelsey Mulvey in an Elle décor article. “But with a little bit of creativity and strategic thinking, your bedroom can be soothing and speak to your personal aesthetic.”

Give your bedroom a refresh with furniture and accessories at Our Home, where you can get great designs at great prices. There are stylish bed frames, comforting mattresses, and luxurious but affordable bed linen. At your bedside, there are accent chairs for reading and relaxing, night tables and lamps, drawers and dressers to keep your room organized.

Refresh your bedroom with Our Home’s Bedroom Furniture and Accessories collection. Visit Our Home stores nationwide at select SM Supermalls. Customers who prefer to shop online can expect the same great shopping experience through www.ourhome.ph. Shop for styles the way you want right in the comfort of your home with Call & Deliver 09178315260.

Great Designs. Great Prices. And Great Service. Only at our Home.

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In the tradition of the novels, the second season focuses on the story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) search for love. He meets the Sharmas, and the process of this romance will be quite interesting and Lady Whistledown gets it on record. Watch the trailer and see more that will be "exposed"

Will Lady Whistledown be out in the open, or she will still be hidden longer. We'll soon find out when Bridgerton Season 2 comes to Netflix on March 25.

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