Aspiring Filipino Interior Designers Vie to be Next Design Superstar in The Apartment: Passion for Design on Sony Channel

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Design reality competition premieres March 22, Thursday at 9pm


Aspiring Filipino designers are vying to become Asia’s next interior design superstar in The Apartment: Passion for Design, which returns to Sony Channel starting March 22 at 9pm.

For the first time, there are three Filipino contestants in one season who are all out to show off their design prowess in the biggest design reality series in Asia. Fil-Kiwi model and beauty queen Stephanie Dods, interior decorator Jesy Cruz, and interior designer Eugene del Rosario are determined to provide stiff competition to nine other talented contestants from various backgrounds for the chance to win the biggest prize in the series’ history - the deed to a luxurious UMLand apartment at D’Lagoon, located in Iskandar, Malaysia.

The three are also making a bid to be the next Filipino to win the prestigious competition, after Cebu-based interior designer-best friends Deankie Latonio and Tiara Sison won the third edition in 2013. Like the winning pair, they believe that The Apartment will be a stepping stone for them to showcase their innovative talent in interior design and make a name for themselves in the industry.

“Filipinos are renowned for their exceptional talent and tend to do really well in reality series where their creativity and survival skills are put to the test under high pressure situations. The Amazing Race Asia and Asia’s Got Talent on AXN are two wonderful examples of Filipinos making the country proud. Now with The Apartment: Passion for Design on Sony Channel, the Philippines will show that the country can also excel in interior design,” said Armi Malaluan, Director and Business Head of Sony Television Networks, Asia.

This season, Filipino interior designer and media personality Cat Arambulo joins The Apartment as one of two new judges, together with Tyler Wisler, one of New York’s most influential and dynamic designers. International superstar Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is the principal judge, while award-winning designer and author Jamie Durie returns as host and mentor.

The Apartment: Passion for Design premieres on March 22, Thursday at 9pm on Sony Channel and is presented by Dulux and supported by UMLand.


The Apartment: Passion for Design is a Sony Channel Original Series created and produced by Imagine Group Entertainment, the leading entertainment production company in Asia

For more information, visit TheApartmentTV.com or @TheApartmentTV on Facebook and Twitter.


Sony Channel is available on Cablelink Channel 39, Cignal Channel 120, Destiny Cable Channel 35, G Sat Channel 48, and SKYCable Channel 35.

Govt’s Accession to Compliance Agreement, Port State Measures and Other Conventions Lauded

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Global ocean conservation organization Oceana lauded the Philippine government for its accession to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agreement to promote compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas, known as Compliance Agreement, and Agreement on Port State Measures to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) as well as five conventions of the International Maritime Organization on marine environmental protection, navigational safety and seafarer safety.

Port State Measures (PSMs) are requirements of port states which oblige the compliance of all foreign fishing vessels in return for the right to dock and use port facilities. Typical PSMs include notification of port entry, use of designated ports, restrictions on entry, landing and transshipment of seafood catches, restrictions on supplies or services, regular port inspections, plus trade sanctions against IUUF. According to FAO, “The growing reliance on port states to combat unsustainable fishing practices stems to a great extent from the failure of flag states to effectively control fishing operations carried out by vessels flying their flags.”

The accession has made the country a party to the agreements, the implementation of which helps in the attainment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) specifically SDG 14, which aims to conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

“This is an important step in better protecting our fisheries and our people who depend on a healthy and vibrant ocean for their livelihood and resources. As an organization campaigning for sustainable and science-based interventions and effective fisheries management, amid the grave threats posed by overfishing and illegal fishing, we particularly welcome these measures and reiterate the call for no-nonsense implementation of our fisheries laws and international commitments,” notes Oceana Philippines Vice President Gloria Estenzo Ramos.

IUUF is a global threat to fisheries, which are in an alarming state of decline, notwithstanding the management and conservation of both fisheries and marine biodiversity. PSMs have been proven to deter IUUF, making them strong instruments to fight illegal fishers. 

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation and works in 17 countries to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one third of the world’s wild fish catch. With over 100 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution and killing of threatened species, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results worldwide.

One Wilson Square Graces San Juan City Skyline

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Prime real estate developer, Federal Land Inc. is in the final stages of completing One Wilson Square, its 38-storey residential condominium in the heart of San Juan City.

From afar, one can already see its masterfully built structure gracing the skyline, towering amidst the EDSA- Ortigas intersection. One Wilson Square offers luxurious, thoughtfully designed living spaces as well as resident-focused amenities crafted for every facet of life.

It features spaces for recreation, relaxation, fitness, social gatherings and business pursuits.  Each unit has a private balcony.  Units in the topmost floors include private decks of at least 55 sqm., with the floors having as little as 4 units to a floor.



At One Wilson Square, residents can leverage all the conveniences of modern vertical living with its auspicious location – at the corner of Ortigas Avenue and Wilson Street.  It’s just minutes away from Greenhills’ retail, dining and entertainment centers, as well as schools, workplaces, health facilities, and other relevant commercial establishments.

Residents will likewise benefit from having easy access and alternative routes going to and from the areas of Quezon City, Manila, Mandaluyong, Makati and Pasig.

To know more about the property and get the latest updates, visit https://federalland.ph/