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Marco Polo Plaza Cebu cooks up Sugbusog feast for Sinulog 2018
Cebu’s Sinulog Festival deserves a feast just as grand and Marco Polo Plaza Cebu obliges with the culinary experience “Sugbusog 2018: Gikan sa Bukid ug Dagat” at Cafe Marco. Up until January 21, indulge in such local favorites as kinilaw na isda, puso sa saging, lato, and guto; ginamos and sinugba na buwad; manggang hilaw…
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Islands Souvenirs highlights tribal fusion in Cut & Style Sinulog 2018 designs
Tribal fusion characterized by feathers and gems is this year’s theme for the Islands Souvenirs Cut & Style campaign as it returns for the sixth year with a new lineup of designs for your Sinulog 2018 #OOTDs. Personalization and customization are still very much in trend, and this year’s styles and accessories are new and…
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Marco Polo Cebu hosts grand New Year’s Eve party
Ring in 2018 with great music and a delectable feast in Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s “All That Glitters” New Year’s Eve countdown party at the Grand Balcony. Enjoy games, raffles, and a fireworks display. The hotel has prepared a grand New Year’s celebration featuring Deuce aka Patty Tiu, Cebu’s top DJs, and a pyrotechnic display.…
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Send PayMaya pamasko to loved ones with ‘aguinaldo’ service via Facebook Messenger
Sending “aguinaldo” or Christmas cash gifts to family and godchildren is now easier than ever as pioneering digital financial services company PayMaya today announced the launch of a “digital aguinaldo” service in Messenger, in partnership with Facebook. “Ninongs” and “Ninangs” can no longer hide from their godchildren during this gifting season, as the usual Christmas…
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Reward yourself, loved ones with an investment
This year, UTrade gives you another option to reward yourself from working hard – a gift that will be cherished and felt not only during the holidays are but even for years to come. UTrade encourages you to consider giving your loved ones a gift that they can invest and a gift that will grow…
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Communities benefit from Smart’s disaster preparedness, environment programs
To serve more communities in the areas of disaster preparedness and environment, Smart Communications (Smart) expanded its existing programs, launched new ones, and developed solutions in 2017. Building a #SafePH Smart aggressively rolled out its TNT Tropang Ready Caravan learning series to state universities from Northern Luzon to Mindanao in order to empower the youth…
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Smart Wifi: Powering Filipino connections across the country
Carrier-grade Smart Wifi is now available in Metro Manila and 40 other provinces, following PLDT wireless arm Smart Communication Inc.’s (Smart) ramped-up roll-out of the service in the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), government offices, hospitals, schools, restaurants, airports and transportation hubs, and other key high-traffic areas across the country this year. Hundreds of establishments nationwide…
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Cebuano football player journeys to FC Barcelona
A 10-year-old Cebuano football player had a once-in-a-lifetime experience of attending special training sessions with FC Barcelona legend Eric Abidal and other top club players. Ethan Jacob Roxas of Paref Springdale was among a group of 55 young international players from different countries, including Australia, Colombia, Jamaica, New Zealand, Tahiti, Thailand, Singapore, and Panama that…
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Waze your way out of Christmas traffic
Christmas is best spent with family and friends. Not on the road and in standstill traffic. Knowing which roads to take or avoid and having the ability to plan ahead for the best time to leave and the shortest travel time to a destination is one Christmas treat we all want. Waze, the world’s largest…
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With GCash Scan To Pay, transactions are quick, cashless
I ordered a pretzel and picked up a loaf of ciabatta to go yesterday at the Abaca Baking Company in Ayala Center Cebu. Instead of reaching for my wallet at the cashier, however, I took out my phone. I opened the GCash app, chose Pay QR and scanned a QR Code – some sort of…
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PayMaya revolutionizes digital payments with Paymaya in Messenger
As a long-time PayMaya user and one who has experienced its many benefits especially in travel, I’m amazed at how this digital payment solution has gone one step further with #PayMayaInMessenger. Although I’ve known about this update for some time, I only found time today (a few minutes ago, actually) to link my existing PayMaya…
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JanSport releases holiday accessories, small packs
This holiday season, it’s the small things that count. JanSport has released its newest line of accessories and small packs for everyday essentials and it definitely packs a punch. JanSport’s Lil break and Right Pouch are nifty small packs to keep your accessories organized while on the go. Be it coins, cards, a charger, earphones,…
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Globe, SM team up for seamless GoWiFi digital experience in Supermalls
Get seamless digital connection while shopping and dining in SM malls nationwide through GoWiFi Auto. The service has been deployed in 34 select SM malls nationwide through the partnership and collaboration between Globe Telecom and SM Supermalls. Ernest Cu, president and chief executive officer of Globe Telecom; Hans Sy, chairman of the executive committee of…
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This Christmas, New Year, give the gift of fitness with Fitbit
Whether as a reward for yourself for a great year or a gift to loved ones, Fitbit watches are the perfect fitness giveaway. Start your Christmas shopping by checking out activity trackers from Fitbit, the leading global wearables brand. With the Flex 2, Alta HR and Charge 2 trackers, your loved ones will surely get…
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Feel the force with Havaianas Star Wars collection
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi hitting theaters soon, the Force is strong among fans of this longtime global phenomenon. Havaianas, the world’s favorite brand of flip flops, joins the excitement of the latest Star Wars chapter with the unveiling of its latest Star Wars collection. Feel the Force with 4 must-have designs inspired by…
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Big discounts, promos await PayMaya account holders this Christmas
With lots of discounts, rebates, and freebies coming your way, it is a great time to be a PayMaya account holder this Christmas. Use your PayMaya to shop and complete your holiday gift list so you can share the love to family and friends during this season of giving. “Christmas is a season of giving…
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AirAsia wins 2 awards at 2017 World Travel Awards
AirAsia has been named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the 5th year in a row at the 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. AirAsia topped the category, having received the highest votes from travel professionals and industry players from around the world, beating Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Ryanair, easyJet, Jetstar…
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Cebu students get coding intro in Hour of Code in Accenture
School principal Rosemarie Novabos was apprehensive. Her students at OPRRA National High School only started ICT classes this year and they were already being invited by Accenture to join Saturday’s Hour of Code. While she told ICT coordinator Vince Impel to “immediately say yes” to the invitation by Accenture, whom she described as an important…
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Marco Polo whips up holiday feast in Festive Buffet
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu unveiled in a special preview its Festive Buffet set for the Christmas season, and it is another level of delicious. Available from December 16-23 and 26-30, 2017 at Cafe Marco, the grand feast will include such holiday treats as prime beef, roast turkey, sugar glazed ham, English fruitcake, ensaymada, bibingka, pumpkin…
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HMR launches special Visa credit card in partnership with Union Bank
HMR Philippines, Inc. has tied up with Union Bank to launch a co-brand Visa credit card that offers exclusive promos, exciting rewards, and cashback deals to shoppers. What’s even sweeter? Union Bank waives annual fees for life for approved applications submitted by January 15, 2018. Union Bank First Vice President Ana Aboitiz Delgado said during…