2GO Travel, the Philippines’ largest premier sea travel provider, gives passengers another chance to score promo fares for Safe, Sulit, Saya voyages to various destinations via a Sea Sale with one-way fares for as low as Php99.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
2GO Travel brings back Php99 Sea Sale
Friday, August 19, 2022
Work Week Enders at Richmonde's The Exchange
If your work week is constantly hectic, then you need to end it right by having a night or two of unabashed good time. Give yourself a well-earned pat on the back and get some after-office perks as Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ bar lounge reopens its doors to welcome back the city’s busy workforce. Every Thursday and Friday, The Exchange creates a fun hotspot where you can let your hair down, reminisce the good ol’ times, and even let your singing fantasies come true!
All eyes will be on stage as The Exchange holds Thursday Jamming Night and Friday Retro Replay with resident pianist Bobbet Bernades and ‘80s cover band, Big Bash Band, respectively. |
Celebrate the almost-weekend with your pals at The Exchange’s Thursday Jamming Night with the bar’s resident pianist, Bobbet Bernades, and take your karaoke sessions to the next level. From 7:00pm to 10:30pm, sing your heart out on stage and take the spotlight with live piano accompaniment or cheer on your lounge-singer-wannabe friend. From acoustic sounds and bossa nova vibes to pop tunes and standard ballads, wow the crowd with your wide range of repertoire.
Relive and rediscover the smash hits of the 70’s and ‘80s as The Exchange’s resident crowd-drawer make its long-awaited a comeback. The Big Bash Band resumes its live performances at the Friday Retro Replay all Fridays of August and September. At no cover charge or minimum consumption, The Exchange will transport you in time as you groove to the band’s infectious beats from upbeat disco, funky pop, and hip new wave songs. The throwback tunes continue all throughout the night with cool remixes and vintage MTVs for an old-school kind of night.
Just a few of the must-try bar chow at The Exchange: Queso Fundido, Onion Rings, Moules Marineres, and Caroline Pulled Pork Pizza.
Queso Fundido |
Onion Rings |
Moules Marineres |
And as you enjoy the bar’s entertainment, get your fix of bottomless fun with drink-all-you-can offers. Happy Hour, available from 6pm to 9pm, gives you limitless orders of local beers and select cocktails, served with chips, crackers, and nuts, for only PhP 850 nett. Wine lovers also get a treat with Unli Pours of house red and white wine for two (2) consecutive hours at PhP 800 nett.
End the week with bottomless fun at The Exchange: Drink-all-you-can Happy Hour from 6pm to 9pm for PhP 850nett and Unli Wine Pours for 2 hours straight for PhP 800 nett. |
The Exchange, located at the 2nd floor of Richmonde Hotel Oritgas, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 6pm to 11pm. For inquiries and table reservations, call +632 8638 7777 or +63 917 534 4352
As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Fly and Live Anywhere for 30 days in the Philippines with Airbnb & AirAsia
One special winner and three guests will rediscover home by living in the most unique Airbnb Stays, and flying with AirAsia to their bucket list destinations
Ever dreamt of a long leisurely getaway to live and work from anywhere, or simply enjoy the vacation of a lifetime? For the first time ever, Airbnb and AirAsia Philippines are teaming up to offer one Filipino (and up to 3 companions) the ultimate dream adventure to Fly & Live Anywhere in the Philippines for 30 consecutive days.
From remote workers to creatives, families, empty nesters, vacationers and more; Airbnb and AirAsia are seeking one special winner who will fly and live anywhere in the Philippines for one month between September to October 2022.
The winner will win an incredible Php 200,000 worth of Airbnb travel credits and 12 round-trip domestic flights with AirAsia, and can bring up to three companions on the trip.
During their month-long adventure, the winner and their guests will get to live in some of the most unique Airbnb Stays in the country, and travel with AirAsia to their bucket list destinations. Get ready to discover home in a new light while exploring new cities and hidden gems with your loved ones like never before.
“As more Filipinos enjoy greater flexibility to work from anywhere, the blurring lines between travel and living have led many to embrace remote work and more spontaneous getaways with their loved ones. As travel rebounds, we are thrilled to partner with AirAsia to offer this amazing once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We know travel connects people and brings significant economic opportunities for local communities, and we hope this contest ignites greater excitement and appetite to rediscover home,” shares Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines’ Head of Communications and Public Affairs, notes, “The tourism industry of the Philippines boasts diversity and richness across many facets – culture and heritage, scenic spots, exclusive adventures, and culinary delights. These drivers position the Philippines as a viable destination for travelers living a nomadic lifestyle away from the usual metros. Digital nomads, barkadas, or families who have the liberty to travel while keeping their grind must know that the Philippines is ready to welcome them. We are glad to partner with Airbnb to underscore this very message.
How to apply for your dream adventure
Starting today, August 11, through August 21, 11:59 p.m. PHT, eligible applicants may apply by visiting airbnb.com/flyandliveanywhere and completing the application form.
Participants must be over 18, have an Airbnb account and available to travel within the Philippines from September to October. The successful participant will be contacted directly by Airbnb on August 29. For more information, see the Contest Rules.
Traveling more and venturing further
For the first time since the pandemic, travelers can now fly and live anywhere and Airbnb and AirAsia are making this possible in the Philippines.
Recent Airbnb data revealed that more than a third of local Airbnb guests polled stayed with Airbnb in the Philippines to travel and work remotely1, and that travelers are now venturing further with Filipino Hosts in over 60 new Philippines cities and towns welcoming their very first guests since the start of the pandemic2.
Searching
for travel inspiration for your Fly & Live Anywhere application? Check out
Airbnb’s first-ever Travel Guide to the
Philippines. Travellers are also
encouraged to check the travel requirements of each destination, which can be
found on AirAsia’s Fly Safe Page.
Note
2 According to internal Airbnb
data between March 2020 and March 2022.
Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-148895 Series of 2022.
About Airbnb
Airbnb was born in 2007
when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since
grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest
arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique
stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with
communities in a more authentic way.
https://news.airbnb.com/philippines
About AirAsia
Philippines
AirAsia, Inc. (PAA), doing business as AirAsia Philippines (with flight code
Z2), is one of the country’s top low-cost airlines. It flies to a total of 16
domestic destinations and 15 international destinations as of June 2022. It was
officially launched as the fourth Airline Operations Center (AOC) of the
AirAsia group in 2012. Under the AirAsia Aviation Group Limited, it offers all
its flight and ancillary products on the fully-integrated platform airasia
Super App. Through this, guests can enjoy seamless booking of flights and hotels,
and other features such as delivery, ride hailing, and online shopping.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Emirates Skywards makes a splash this summer with thousands of Skywards Miles on offer
· Fly, stay, rent, shop this summer and earn thousands of Skywards Miles
· Enjoy discovering the world and earn more Miles wherever you go - in the air and on ground.
Dubai, UAE: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore the world this summer with exclusive bonus Miles offerings. Enjoy splurging and rack up Miles this August on flights, hotel stays, car rentals, lifestyle partners and much more.
Earn up to 15,000 Miles on hotel stays*
- Emirates Skywards Hotels: Earn up to 15,000 Miles per night with more than 400,000 hotels, in more than 900 destinations worldwide.
- Atlantis The Palm, Dubai: Earn up to 10,000 bonus Miles for a three-night stay.
- IHG Hotels & Resorts: Earn 1,000 bonus Miles per stay at any of the Intercontinental Hotels worldwide.
- Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts: Earn double Miles per stay at any of the Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
Earn up to 6,000 bonus Miles on car rentals*
- Avis: Earn 6,000 bonus Miles per rental worldwide.
- Hertz: Earn up to triple Miles on car rentals worldwide.
- SIXT: Earn up to 3,000 bonus Miles per rental worldwide.
Earn thousands of Miles on shopping*
- The Bicester Collection: Earn thousands of Miles this summer at the popular luxury shopping destinations within The Bicester Collection. Members can earn double Miles on all spends and triple Miles based on achieving the minimum spend criteria.
- utu: Get a chance to win a whopping 100,000 bonus Skywards as well as earn up to 1,750 bonus Miles with utu Tax-Free. Continue to earn Skywards Miles on Tax refunds in 50 countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East with utu Tax-Free app.
Click here to learn more about Emirates Skywards’ summer specials.
Emirates Skywards has more than 29 million members worldwide. The loyalty program offers four tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, with each tier earning exclusive privileges. Members can earn Skywards Miles with partners ranging from airlines, hotels and car rentals to financial, leisure and lifestyle brands. Skywards Miles can be redeemed for an extensive range of rewards, including flight tickets on partner airlines, flight upgrades, hotel stays, tickets, hospitality at sporting and cultural events, tours and money-can’t-buy experiences.
For more information, visit www.emirates.com/skywards.
*Terms and conditions apply
*Offer is valid during the specified booking period
Friday, July 15, 2022
León Gallery, UnionBank team up for talk on convergence of traditional and NFT art
Filipino NFT artist Jose Antonio Reyes and UnionBank’s Digital Asset Markets Unit to lead discussions
The merging of traditional art and non-fungible token (NFT) art has undoubtedly unlocked new possibilities for artists and collectors today. However, with NFT technology being relatively new especially in the Philippines, many are still wondering what this is and are trying to understand the technology. Such a scenario may be preventing the full realization of its potential to revolutionize art.
To address this, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and León Gallery have collaborated for a discussion to facilitate timely and relevant conversations on NFT art. Focus will be the convergence of the traditional and NFT art spaces and how artists and collectors can navigate the emerging landscape much easier.
The talk is part of an exhibit by Filipino abstract artist Jose Antonio Reyes, a.k.a. JAR, whose previous NFT art collection ‘JAR Heads’ on the Cardano Network was a success. It generated over 1 million in ADA sales in the secondary market within a span of six months. The exhibition is being hosted by León Gallery with the participation of UnionBank's Digital Asset Markets Unit (DAMU).
Reyes together with key experts from DAMU will discuss NFT art and cryptocurrencies, and where these converge with traditional art. UnionBank will also talk about possible channels to enter the NFT space, including its very own Virtual Asset Over-the-Counter service, which allows customers to fund their crypto wallets in order to buy and sell NFT art.
"Through this event, we want to educate people on the developing convergence of traditional art and NFT art," said RJ Dela Cruz, UnionBank Head of DAMU. "It is not uncommon to have traditional artists transition into the world of NFT art, but it is rare for a traditional artist to have a successful project. JAR is an example of the latter, and him coming from the local scene is definitely something worth paying attention to."
León Gallery is an auction house based in Makati City that specializes in art, antiques, and collectibles. Founded in 2010, the gallery offers "historically important and museum-quality Philippine art" and is considered one of the most prestigious auction firms in the country.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Don’t know your way around the kitchen? This quick-and-easy Cheeseburger Sliders recipe will unearth the chef in you
Food is a universal language. It transcends time, cultures, and borders. It speaks volumes about love, kindness, gratitude, and empathy. Without fail, it brings people together and gives us life in more ways than we can imagine.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Driving up north for Clark’s hot air balloon fest? Book these unique Airbnb Stays in Pampanga
What better way to experience this year’s much-anticipated music festival and hot air balloon display than staying with Airbnb’s Kapampangan Hosts?
Excitement is in the air with Pampanga’s annual hot air balloon festival making its grand comeback this year. From hot air balloons from all over the world to live performances from the country’s most sought-after and up-and-coming artistes — the event will be nothing short of spectacular. If you have already booked your tickets and are looking for the best places to stay in Pampanga — Airbnb’s got you covered!
From amazing pool houses and beautifully-designed houses to idyllic farm stays, Pampanga has a wide array of one-of-a-kind homes. And with Airbnb’s redesigned browsing experience through Airbnb Categories, it’s now way easier to discover these unique homes you didn’t know existed!
Amazing pool houses for staycays
● After soaking up good music and food at
the fest, spend your well-deserved leisure time at Casa Buena de Bacolor — a cozy Japanese-style villa with a stunning private
pool. Bonus: it comes with a dedicated workspace with a stable connection, if
you’re planning to stay a little longer and bring work with you.
● Another pool house in Pampanga is The Pad Prime Villa. A minimalist retreat conveniently located near malls and
restaurants, it boasts a newly-built swimming pool and all of the amenities of
modern living.
Beautiful picturesque villas
●
Looking forward to sharing gorgeous shots
from the festival on your socials? Why not book an equally stunning Airbnb Stay
for more aesthetic photos? Stay at The Pad Heritage Glasshouse, a Thai-inspired
glasshouse with a large saltwater pool. The house has high ceilings and airy
interiors with capiz windows reminiscent of old Filipino homes.
● Contemporary vacation house Mi Casa es Tu Casa offers classy interiors, modern facilities, and an expansive space perfect for families. Guests often rave about its very attentive and accommodating Host.
Nature escapes for longer getaways
● If you’re eyeing staying a little longer
in the province, Pampanga’s hidden farmhouses might be the perfect choice! This
Exclusive Farm House tucked
in the heart of Angeles is
wrapped in luscious greenery and nestled in the midst of a three-hectare
orchard. It’s spacious enough for large groups yet provides a slice of privacy.
● La Casa Exclusive Lake Farm is another dreamy farm stay in Pampanga. This stay is the very picture of serenity: it houses two rustic cottages, a spacious garden, small tents, hammocks, a swimming pool, and a lake filled with floating lilies.
All Airbnb Stays come with AirCover — the most comprehensive protection in travel and included for
free in every stay. Find the full details on how your Airbnb booking is
protected
for an enjoyable and hassle-free staycation in Pampanga.
About Airbnb
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to
their San Francisco home, and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have
welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the
globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that
make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic,
connected way.
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