More than a smile

World authority on dental implant Dr. Peter Moy opened the eighth branch of Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC) in Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Seen gracing the event were Vic Sotto and his wife Pauleen Luna , Matteo Guidicelli, Derek Ramsay, Cristine Reyes, Rico Blanco, Tippy dos Santos and DJ

Slick Rick.

GAOC, the country’s leading dental clinic and one of the best in Southeast Asia, offers world-class dental services. The center, whose credo is “More than a smile, it’s a statement,” boasts of state-of-the-art equipment and experienced dental experts trained in some of the world’s best institutions.

GAOC president and CEO Dr. Steve Mark Gan said, “We want to make GAOC more accessible to more people.” He added the new branch will be guided by the same philosophy of excellence that is the hallmark of GAOC.

Find a quiet, relaxing haven at the newest branch of Book & Borders Café at Manhattan Parkview, Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. This new branch will surely delight students and professionals who seek a quiet corner to relax and bond with their friends.

Established by Kristine Simisim, Book & Borders first opened in Tomas Morato, Quezon City in June 2015. Since then, it has expanded to include three branches across Metro Manila.

A great place for coffee aficionados and avid readers, this café provides the perfect spot where you can curl up with a good book or enjoy a lovely cup of coffee with great food. Its bestsellers include Adobo flakes and Spicy tuna pasta.

The unique café brings together the cozy ambiance of your favorite coffee shop and the charming feel of a library all into one Instagram-worthy space.

While here, disconnect from your gadgets and revel in a different type of relaxation. Take your pick from Book & Borders’ impressive book collection, which includes young adult bestsellers, thrillers, romance novels, children’s books and so many more.

From the moment you step in, discover that Book & Borders is more than just a coffee shop. It’s a welcoming haven for those who want to escape and have meaningful conversations. (For more information, visit Facebook.com/ bookandborderscafe/.)

(From left) Doctors Roselyn Gomez-Sampaga and Myrodelyn Sibulo-Alfonso with Cora Tibule and doctors Dorothy Ong-Espera and Relyn Reambonanza.

DJ Slick Rick and Rico Blanco.

Glenna Guidicelli and Mia Arcenas.

Shofu’s Mike Balani and wife Ria.

(Front row, from left) Mary Simisim, Jonas Gaffud, Kristine SimisimCorral, Carlo Orosa, Korina Sanchez-Roxas, Karylle Yuzon and Benjamin Alves; (back row, from left) Patrick, Francis Ryan and Annabelle Simisim, architect Paolo Grijalvo and Ervic...

Book & Borders is the perfect quiet and relaxing hangout spot.

Jocelyn Dacay, MM Perez, Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa, Mary Simisim, Edna Yao and Judy Ching.

Book & Borders’ delectable desserts.

(From left) Nancy Go, Carlo Orosa, Pinky Fernando Ramos, Liby Ramos, Shiela Valderrama, Erlinda Ramos and David Cosico.

(From left) Kristine Simisim-Corral, Nancy Go, Carlo Orosa, Mary Simisim, Benjamin Alves, Kylie Verzosa, Ervic Vijandre and Sam Concepcion.

Shiela Valderrama performs with musical director Rony Fortich.

Sitti Navarro.

AranetaCenter’s Judy Roxas.