Smart Infinity members enjoy Palacio de Memoria’s art and cultural events

Members of leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)’s Infinity plans got to enjoy exclusive art, cultural, and historical experiences at local heritage destination Palacio de Memoria’s slate of events last October.  

 

The two-day Flea Market held last October 23 and 24 saw collectors and enthusiasts explore and purchase exquisite artworks, antiques, and pieces from various local galleries at the Flea Market, while enjoying food and drinks served by The Loggia—the work of world-renowned Filipino chef Margarita Fores—and an open bar by Distileria Limtuaco and Don Papa. 

 

There was also the Tertulia de Memoria, held last October 30, a day-long seminar series and soiree in which guests attended talks about history, art, and heritage appreciation, as well as participated in an acrylic painting workshop at the Tertulia. 

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Ruth Coloma, AVP for Go-To-Market and Subscriber Management, Smart Infinity; Camille Lhuillier Albani, General Manager of Palacio de Memoria; Angelique Lhuillier Miranda, Director of Palacio de Memoria; Sofia Borromeo Alvarez, Smart Infinity AVP and Brand Head; and Richard Matthew Dimagiba, VP for Smart Postpaid Marketing.

   

Restored classic Filipino films were also on the menu, as the 1941 film “Ibong Adarna” and the iconic 1955 film “Biyaya ng Lupa” were shown at the Flea Market and the Tertulia de Memoria, respectively. Leo Katigbak, Head of Film restoration at ABS-CBN, was present to give a short talk on the state of the film industry and to introduce the restored movies.  

  

“We are grateful for the many avenues in which we can showcase our vast cinematic heritage,” said Katigbak. “We look forward to showing the present and future generations the classics of yesteryear, so that they will be preserved well in our memory.”  

  

Smart Infinity was also present at the open-air Flea Market, with booths where guests could drop by and experience Smart’s fastest 5G network for themselves, as well as avail the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the new iPhone 13 Pro through Smart Infinity’s Limitless and Traveler Plans, which provide unlimited data allocation, and calls and texts to all networks.  

  

“Smart Infinity is about bringing our members the most rewarding mobile experience, as well as the well curated lifestyle privileges we have for our members. Smart Infinity’s presence at the Palacio de Memoria events, is how we, as a brand, connect luxury lifestyle experiences, and the power of technology, at these cultural showcases. We look forward to sharing with our members what we have in store for them next.” shares Sofia Borromeo Alvarez, Smart Infinity AVP and Brand Head.  

  

Visit Smart Infinity’s website for the latest and most premium iPhone plan offers. For more information, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

  

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Smart Infinity partners with Palacio de Memoria to host a variety of art events this October

As part of leading mobile services provider Smart Infinity’s promise to offer the most rewarding mobile experience through exceptional product offerings and exclusive lifestyle privileges, the network is partnering with local heritage destination Palacio de Memoria to host a variety of art events this October. 

The main festivities at the Palacio de Memoria include the much-awaited two-day Flea Market on October 23 and 24, an open fair inspired by European bazaars such as the El Rastro de Madrid and the Parisian Clignancourt. Collectors and enthusiasts can find a wide array of exquisite artworks, antiques, and pieces from various local galleries at the Flea Market, while food and drinks will be served by The Loggia and an open bar by Distileria Limtuaco and Don Papa, respectively. The flea market will be capped off by a special exclusive screening of the restored “Ibong Adarna” film from 1941 by ABS-CBN Film Restoration. 

Meanwhile, the Tertulia de Memoria, to be held on October 30, is a day-long seminar series and soiree in which guests can attend talks about history, art, and heritage appreciation. There will be a screening of another restored film, “Biyaya ng Lupa” from 1955, starring Rosa Rosal. 

Smart Infinity will also be present at the open-air Flea Market, with designated sections where guests can drop by and experience Smart’s fastest 5G network for themselves, as well as avail the iPhone 12 Pro Max or the new iPhone 13 Pro through Smart Infinity’s Limitless and Traveler Plans, which provide unlimited data allocation, and calls and texts to all networks. 

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For more information, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Powered by the Philippines’ fastest 5G network 

Smart Infinity members enjoy premium service and next-level speeds with the country’s fastest and most reliable 5G mobile network as reported by Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analysis. To date, Smart has already fired up over 4,400 sites in more than 4,000 locations nationwide making it the country's first, fastest, and widest 5G network.

Smart has also reasserted its dominance as the Philippines' fastest mobile network for the fourth year in a row, based on analysis by Ookla of tests taken with Speedtest® covering the first half of 2021.

Palacio de Memoria welcomes Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat

Palacio de Memoria recently welcomed Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat for a special tour of the resplendent heritage home and its unrivaled collection of art and historical pieces.

 

"Palacio de Memoria and DOT share the mission to promote the significance of our historied past of our culture and national identity. We aim to spark an interest among the younger generations for them to realize how truly rich and beautiful our country is. When travelling is back to normal, we look forward to working with them to further boost local tourism and advocate for Philippine arts and culture," said Camille Lhuillier-Albani, Palacio de Memoria general manager.

During the tour, Lhuillier-Albani showed Sec. Romulo-Puyat and other DOT officials, along with Daphne Oseña Paez, around one of the historical tourist attractions in Metro Manila and explored its rich history, beautiful art, religious artifacts, and luxurious event amenities.

 

Sec. Romulo-Puyat and her team visited Palacio de Memoria's religious heritage museum where they saw a collection of ecclesiastical art and church artifacts that date back to the 14th century and spans across time until the 20th century. Among these items are unique portraits showing religious figures in interesting and considerable variations from the conventional figurations, particularly those of Christ, the Virgin Mary, different saints, and other iconographies.

 

They even spent some time at the Mosphil Lounge, a passenger plane that was retrofitted to be a lounge for special occasions. They also walked along The Loggia and Palacio de Memoria's vast gardens where the restaurant by the renowned Chef Margarita Forés is scheduled to be serving its specialties this March. Forés, who was named Asia's Best Female Chef in 2016, also launched the successful restaurants Cibo, Lusso, and Grace Park.  

 

To help ensure the health and safety of Sec. Romulo-Puyat and the rest of the DOT team, Palacio de Memoria strictly observed safety measures during the tour, which they also implement all-year round.

Palacio de Memoria is open for cultural tours and intimate events. For more information, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com or follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Palacio de Memoria reopens for intimate weddings

As the country adapts to the new normal following the nationwide quarantine, Palacio de Memoria is reopening its doors to couples who would like to tie the knot and spend the rest of lives together.

Palacio de Memoria is now accepting reservations for intimate civil wedding ceremonies, receptions, and pre-nuptial photo shoots. The resplendent Lhuillier-managed estate features a luxuriously restored pre-war mansion which houses the family's unrivaled curated collection of Euro-Filipino art pieces, making it the perfect place for couples looking to celebrate their love.

Couples can have a fun intimate affair at various locations on the Palacio de Memoria estate. After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their loved ones can enjoy a private dinner at a special dining hall at the ground floor of the mansion. The couple may also opt to set up their dining area at the Los Tamaraos Ballroom, style it to their liking, and dine under an impressive Murano chandelier. For the bride and groom who love the outdoors, they can also dance the night away at the Loggia by the garden.

The Palacio de Memoria will also soon open its chapel for traditional nuptial masses.

In addition, Palacio de Memoria has other opulent amenities that can make the entire love affair -- weddings, receptions, and even photo shoots -- more memorable. These include the Mosphil Lounge, a passenger plane refitted to be an enjoyable lounge for special occasions; the Bridal Suite where brides and their bridesmaids can prepare for the ceremony; the Bunker Bar at the top floor for drinks and conversations; and picturesque scenes of the Back Garden perfect for wedding photos.

To help ensure the health of all couples and guests, Palacio de Memoria is implementing strict safety measures. With these and Palacio’s alluring well-appointed amenities, everyone can enjoy the precious moments full of love and happiness.

For inquiries and bookings, e-mail hello@palaciodememoria.com. For more information, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com or follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Palacio de Memoria offers virtual tour

Art and history enthusiasts can now go on a virtual tour of Palacio de Memoria, the resplendent Colonial Revival mansion, and marvel at its luxurious facilities and hundreds of Euro-Filipino paintings, sculptures, art displays, and historical pieces online. 

The virtual tour offers a highly detailed and interactive presentation of the heritage house. If you haven’t visited Palacio de Memoria yet and are looking for a more "enriching" activity during the COVID-19 lockdown, now is the perfect time to explore and “walkaround” the place through 360-degree videos as if you are there in real life.

“Many Filipinos are ordered to stay home at the moment to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic. With most of us being isolated from the outside world, we hope that Palacio de Memoria’s virtual tour will not only give them respite during these uncertain times but also keep them productive as they learn and get a glimpse of a significant time in our history that was once Manila’s prime,” said Palacio de Memoria general manager Camille Lhuillier.

The tour will begin with an aerial and outdoor view of the estate which shows the restored pre-war mansion. It then leads to the first floor which shows the Los Tamaraos Ballroom and its Murano chandelier, as well as the terrazzo floor by National Artist for Architecture Juan Nakpil.

It also shows the showroom of Palacio de Memoria’s auction house, Casa de Memoria or the Casa, which houses the Lhuilliers’ unrivalled collection of antiques. Other highlights include the Mosphil Lounge, a passenger plane that that was refitted to be a lounge for special occasions; the bridal suite which is perfect for weddings; and the recently opened museum which also serves as a chapel for intimate weddings and religious gatherings.

To view the complete Palacio de Memoria’s virtual tour, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com/tours. For more updates, follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de

Casa de Memoria to hold auction with fine European antiquities

Palacio de Memoria's auction house, Casa de Memoria, or simply the Casa, will be holding Primero, an auction that will feature a curated selection of rare Euro-Filipino treasures, on March 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Palacio de Memoria, 95 Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque City. 

Among the coveted antiquities to be sold is the rare map, “Islas Filipinas,” by mapmakers Francisco Coello and Antonio Morata. 

Other auction items include a collection of decorative art, silver, crystals, memorabilia, and ivory with ethical provenance. Photo shows Gallé Vase by French glass artist Émile Gallé.