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for P37.5 million (with gallery premium), the highest seller at Leon Gallery’s The Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2016 last Saturday. Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s Untitled (Pista sa Angono) sold for P30.4 million and was second best seller. Ang Kiukok’s Harvest (2004) went for P17.5 million, third best seller. Other top rankers were (4) Jose Rizal’s Jubali (Dapitan, 1894) for P16.4 million; (5) Ang Kiukok’s Cockfight (1997) for P16.3 million; (6) Jose Joya’s Golden Friendship (1975) and Nena Saguil’s Barrio Mother and Child (1954) for P14.0 million; and (7) Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s Chateau d’If (undated) for P12.8 million.
WELCOME CHANGE. It was the first time that the new logos of two companies were unveiled in 3D mapping on a magnificent light and sound show reflected on the PLDT Building in Makati City and viewed by guests at the ballroom via live feed. Outside the ballroom, Smart unveiled a 3D diorama of how #SmarterChange will change the digital landscape in the Philippines.
The new logos symbolize the massive transformation the two companies will undergo in the next three years.
According to PLDT information, the logos are shaped like triangles with the three sides representing the business pillars: People, innovations, and customers. The triangle is also the symbol for Delta, the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet, which stands for “change.” Smart’s color is now green, signifying growth and development.
“Its three sides represent the three things we value most: our Customers, our People and our Technology.
With practical innovations that focus on our consumers’ needs, coupled with human-centered service, we aspire to empower Filipinos to enjoy a digital-centered life without barriers.
“As a Smart community, we’ve also grown so much over the last 23 years. Our passion for connecting people has grown into an unwavering commitment to let Filipinos explore their unlimited potential — from mobile to digital, and across generations.
“This logo simply represents our journey to create a better tomorrow for the Filipino consumer.” PLDT and Smart chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said the two companies will lead the digital revolution by embracing the smart life within the organization, pursuing digital innovations and enabling their customers to go digital in their own ways.
“The new logos signify the powerful convergence of PLDT and Smart, combining fixed and wireless technologies to serve individual and enterprise customers,” said Pangilinan.
Pangilinan led the grand reveal of the new PLDT and Smart logos together with his team.
Subscribers of Smart Communications (Smart) Inc. are in for a lot of surprises and changes, all of them exciting, in the coming days. The Philippine leader in mobile technology is set to break barriers and introduce even more innovations, for which Smart has always been known.
This was revealed during a special event dubbed “A New Day” hosted by Smart and PLDT at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La, Manila.
Inside the ballroom, guests were amazed at the interactive exhibits depicting the history of the two companies. Each station showed the innovations of PLDT and Smart that have forever changed the landscape of Philippine telecommunications.
“It will be a night of surprises,” said model Bianca Valerio, who co-hosted the event with actor Steven Silva.
And that promise was as guests were treated to surprise after surprise.
After the big reveal, another surprise was announced — the reunion of iconic band Eraserheads, composed of Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro and Raimund Marasigan.
The performance only proved one thing — that Smart can make everything possible by breaking barriers. Who would think they could unite the Eraserheads, even for just a night?
The band performed 10 songs for the audience. Even better, they had an encore performance where they played five of their biggest hits, including “Toyang,” “Magasin” and “With a Smile.”
Better and bigger things are ahead for Smart and its millions of subscribers.
Smart’s new TVC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IihEQAG7Co8 #action=shareshows) shows how digital technology bridges generations and connects families. In the coming months, Smart will continue to share the stories of its subscribers through its TVCs, showing that technology has a face and is not just about software and hardware.
What does this means for consumers? It means Smart will continue to break barriers to give it consumers the best mobile experience.
“Faster Internet speeds, a more enhanced mobile experience and integrated business processes that will make everything easier for everyone, whether it be sharing load with their loved ones to paying their bills,” said Ramon Isberto, Public Affairs head of Smart and PLDT.
The changes and improvements across all Smart brands will be rolled out in three years. Isberto said Smart subscribers in certain areas should start experiencing better signal and faster speeds in the next few months, even days.
Welcome change.
SHOWS AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ. Catch Hard Rock Café’s (HRC) amazing line-up of performers this June. Red Picasso powers the house with power ballads and dance music on June 25 (Saturday); pop-rock band Part 3 performs on June 26 (Sunday); show band Arpie & The Multivitamins is all set on June 27 (Monday); Inner Voices takes the center stage on June 28 (Tuesday); Area One dishes out the greatest hits of The Beatles on June 29 (Wednesday); and enjoy a super retro musical party with Kudos Love 80s on June 30 (Thursday).
Hard rockers can also enjoy the best burgers from around the world as HRC recently launch its World Burger Tour that features the best local burgers from around the world. HRC’s World Burger Tour menu is available until the end of July 2016. All shows start at 9 p.m.