Not much a believer of luck, a doctor’s usual Jollibee drive-thru has given her the most unexpected fortune.
In awarding the final winner of its Scratch2Win promo, the country’s leading fast-food chain surprised physician Lalaine Macatangay of Quezon City, with a grand celebration to go with her brand-new Honda BR-V.
Macatangay walked into a festive gathering at Jollibee Siena where, just a few weeks before, she drove over to buy a bucket of Chickenjoy for her children, Richard, 16, and Allison, 6.
Jollibee is usual fare for the Macatangays who would always conveniently “drive thru” the Siena store to get their langhap-sarap favorites. In fact, Dr. Lalaine reveals that she has two more unclaimed Scatch2Win ticket prizes at home.
“It was over the long weekend; we came from the mall and ordered food through Jollibee Siena’s drive thru. I didn’t even scratch the card until days after. It was already the Sunday before Labor Day when we found out. Imagine how excited we were,” recalled Dr. Lalaine.
“My family has always believed in hard work, but I guess there are also such things as luck, fortune, and blessings. The Scratch2Win promo really restored my faith in this kind of contests,” said Dr. Lalaine.
Ifugao is pronounced as i-pugao which means "inhabitants of the known Earth. The name is supposed to have come from ipugo which means "from the hill."
This describes the people who live there which anthropologists have regarded as possibly the oldest residents of the highlands. Their Ifugao people's origin is attributed to Indonesian migration which dates back as early as 800-500 BC.
The Banaue Rice Terraces, which was also known formerly as the Ifugao Rice Terraces, is what naturally comes in mind when you mention Ifugao.
Just as how majestic the rice terraces are, the people of Ifugao have their own epic stories to tell. If you understand their language, and when they get comfortable with you, they'll be able to tell you amazing stories that are mostly unknown to the Filipinos.
"Ifugao culture value kinship, family ties, religious and cultural beliefs. They're unique among all ethnic groups in the mountain province, not only for their interesting customs and traditions but also for their narrative literature such as the hudhud, an epic dealing with hero ancestors sung in a poetic manner." says Manny Bigornia when he wrote about the Ifugao People.
Whenever one mentions Banaue, it is automatically associated with the rice terrace - the iconic image that perpetuates in everyone's mind because of the majestic landscape it offers. The sight is just too wondrous to miss within your lifetime that everyone should put a visit to Banaue Rice Terraces as part of their bucket list.
They say this stunning view, and considered as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," is viewed even better during the months between May and June, when the rice fields are at their greenest. But that would also depend on the very unpredictable weather of the Philippines. Our country is blessed but we still could not properly predict when the storm and flood would wipe out a portion of our country. Sadly, we still couldn't prevent nature from destroying lives and properties, including the rice field terraces of Benguet. Though the terraces are strategically arranged in such a way that water will be distributed the best way possible, too much rain, also causing flood waters, would still drown and cause damage to most plantation.
Banaue is a town on the Cordillera mountain range in the north of the island of Luzon, and is one of the nine towns of the Ifugao Province. It is the gateway to the rice terraces which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We should be very proud of this recognition and thus every Filipino should visit the site to appreciate this man-made wonder accentuated by the splendor of nature.
It has earned the title of the most photographed and picturesque sight that you could see at postcards. It is also recognized as a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. They are awe inspiring to say the least.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) yesterday announced that the Regional Airport Projects [Airport Development, Operations and Maintenance for the Bacolod-Silay, Davao, Iloilo, Laguindingan and New Bohol (Panglao) Projects] will be pursued through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) or General Appropriations Act (GAA) funding instead of through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process as originally planned.
“The expansion and upgrading of the airports via the GAA make the projects cheaper as cost of money is lower, thus more beneficial to the public,” says DOTr OIC Undersecretary for Aviation Manuel Antonio Tamayo.
Usec. Tamayo further emphasized that the change in the procurement mode will not necessarily delay the implementation of the Projects.
“Through this decision, we expect project completion to be faster and more efficient. Further, this would help avoid legal issues with concessionaires that may cause regrettable delays," Usec. Tamayo added.
The DOTr underscored that this decision was brought about through collegial discussions, including the economic clusters and congressional leaders.
In a Memorandum dated 16 May 2017, DOTr assured that payments for the Invitation Documents shall be refunded to both previously pre-qualified (for the bundled projects) and new (for the unbundled projects) bidders at the soonest possible time.
The Regional Airport PPP Projects were originally approved under a bundled PPP structure by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-Investment Coordination Committee (NEDA-ICC) and the NEDA Board. The NEDA Board approved the unbundling of the five airport projects in November 2016.
I have lots of items that I no longer use, especially the similar items that I get as complimentary gifts, souvenirs or tokens from events that I attend. Sometimes, the brands would send me stuff that are not that useful at the moment since I'm already using something similar. This could be power banks, jackets, shirts, notebooks, mugs, tumblers and all sorts of USBs that they use to put in the press releases.
However, I try my best to organize and store them neatly in labelled boxes and pile them up at a portion of my room. I have to confess that I am a hoarder since I do not like to throw stuff away. While my wife wants to clean up my haul by giving them away to her friends, relatives and colleagues, I am more of the entrepreneur type that wants to earn something out of everything.
But don't get me wrong, I sell items at more than half of its regular or retail price. I usually Google for the price, and sell my items at half of what was indicated on most sites. But usually, the buyer also ask for further discount so I end up selling the item at only the quarter of the retail price.
My additional challenge, aside from agreeing with the most convenient meet-up or pick-up point (if buyer refuses to pay for the courier cost), is finding the best way to sell them. Putting up the item on social media like Facebook is not that convenient, and a bit of a hassle if I put them at other online sites especially if I want to sell pre-loved items. There are just so much negative stories to tell that I could devote an entire blog post for it.
This is why eventhough I had several choices of events at a particular time of the day, I decided to attend the event that may finally solve my selling problems.
Dota 2 tournament happens on May 26-28 at SM MOA
Arena
Leading digital services providers PLDT Home and Smart Communications, Inc.
named Clutch Gamers as the official Philippine representatives
to the main event of the much-awaited Manila Masters, the first Philippine
international premier Dota 2 tournament to be held from May 26-28 at the SM MOA
Arena.
Competing
with seven of the best teams around the world, Clutch Gamers is
composed of professional Dota 2 players Khim "Gabbi" Villafuerte,
Armel Paul Tabios, Rafael Sicat "Rappy" Palo, Marvin
"Boombacs" Rushton, and Kenneth "flysolo" Coloma. They
bested over 3000 other teams from all over the Philippines in the Nationwide
Qualifiers to clinch the top spot.
At
stake for the grand prize winner is the $250,000 prize pool and the coveted
title of being the first ever Manila Masters.
“PLDT
Home and Smart are one with the local gaming community in supporting our very
own Clutch Gamers to show the world that Filipinos are a force
to reckon with when it comes to competitive online gaming,” PLDT FVP and Head
of Home Business Oscar A. Reyes, Jr. said. “A strong and powerful connection is crucial in the
world of e-sports and online gaming. As partners and supporters of the local
gaming community, we are committed to giving our players access to world-class
internet to enable them to level up their game and help put the Philippines in
the global gaming map.”
PLDT
Home Fibr, the country’s most powerful broadband, is perfect for multi-player
and bandwidth-intensive games like Dota 2, because it can go as fast as 1 Gbps
and enables equal upload and download speeds so gamers can definitely enjoy a
seamless experience.
On the other hand, Smart’s fastest LTE network allows gamers to follow
updates on their favorite teams and stream anytime and anywhere, powered by
data-packed GigaSurf offers. Smart also allows gamers to purchase steam wallet
codes conveniently via the leading portal, GameX. As part of its support for
Manila Masters, Smart users can get a chance to witness the historic event and
win Manila Masters tickets by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook
and Twitter. Smart subscribers can also get in on the action at the arena
and livestream the event via Smart360 for an immersive experience on the
go at 360.smart.com.ph.
The
rise of e-sports
Last
year marked many milestones for e-sports in the Philippines. Filipino players
consistently rose among the ranks and put the Philippines on the global map.
The country also hosted several international gaming events last year,
cementing the Philippines’ niche in the region as a force to reckon with in
this fast-growing industry.
“E-sports is already as massive as traditional sports,” TV5 President
and CEO Chot Reyes said. “With 32 million active gamers in the Philippines, the
community is a passionate voice that cannot be ignored. We will send off our
Philippine team to compete in the world stage with active support and a commitment
to accompany them all the way through nationwide coverage.”
Mineski
Franchise Corporation CEO Ronald Robins added, “The Philippine scene already
has a strong backbone, and Philippine teams and organizations are getting
stronger by the day. This time we want to strengthen Southeast Asia as a whole,
despite the inevitable challenges ahead. Now, with the Masters, we are going to
move forward again."
Visit the masters.gg for more details or smtickets.com for
event passes.
JDA Software Group Inc. hosted its third edition JDA Day on 18th May in Okada Manila, Parañaque City.
The event, which is entitled "The Next Game Changer: Optimizing Supply Chain Planning and Logistics,” brought together supply chain practitioners and leaders from verticals such as manufacturing, retail, wholesale/ distribution and transportation and logistics.
In his welcome note, Vishal Dhawan, Vice President, Sales, ASEAN & India set the tempo for the event, succinctly sharing insights on the the new supply chain imperative to expand beyond traditional models.
Constantin Robertz, the Managing Director of Zalora, Philippines, deftly engaged the audience with his topic of digital supply chain in eCommerce and omni-channel retail. Ecommerce of physical goods alone is forecasted to grow 16x over the next 10 years in the Philippines. He elucidated how platforms like Zalora enable brands to connect with consumers and integration of systems and processes across the value chain.
The first-hand narration of the featured case study by Jonathan Mayes of Waitrose, part of John Lewis Partnership, one of the leading UK grocery retailers, offered immense value to the audience – as they too explore options on how to embark on their own journey to adapt to the customer demands of omni-channel retail in the competitive Philippines marketplace.
Sessions by JDA speakers, Christo Greyling, Daniel Kohut and Patrick Viney, focused on key retail industry trends, challenges and the capabilities that are needed in order to stay ahead of the competition; and Arjan Van Stiphout highlighted case studies of global brands like Heinz, DHL; as well as PVH, who has a diversified portfolio of brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, ARROW, Speedo, etc.
JDA’s Alex Yap highlighted the challenges posed by Philippines’ unique geography to consumer goods companies. As JDA works with leading consumer goods companies for more than two decades solving such a problem, Alex shared insights into how companies can improve their distribution capabilities, improving service levels while keeping inventory in check at the same time.
John Boe, Director of Consulting Services, Genie Technologies, illustrated the foundations required to deliver excellent customer service. He spoke about the role of the “buyer” within businesses and the current status of low-end technology enablement of this function. He called out that, ironically, this function is undervalued despite its associated financial KPIs such as cash flow, sales and margins.
“As more and more companies lean towards digitalization, the forces of these changes makes it imperative to follow suit. The stage of business maturity, the investment priorities and commitment from management play a big role in how they can quickly leapfrog competition,” said Vishal Dhawan, Vice President Sales, ASEAN & India, JDA.
The main sponsors of JDA Day’ included gold partner Genie Technologies (also recently awarded the “2016 JDA Partner of the Year” for APAC), Strategic Synergy Inc., (IBM) and Dematic.
Below are the initial panel discussions from the JDA Press Meet:
Are you part of the working class? Do you love your work but hate your boss? Or do you hate your work but love your "officemate?" Wink wink.
Watch Comedy Cartel stand-up comedians Sherwin Cunanan, Jam Perez, Sergio Belarus, Korte Supremo, Kulay Consul and Chris Bacula, make fun of life's daily grind at the Comedy Cartel's New Show "Employees of The Month!"
Catch this show on May 27, 2017 at The Stockpile Bar at the Sapphire Bloc Bldg. Sapphire Street Ortigas Center Pasig City (Just type The Stockpile at Waze)" and let's all laugh our work stress away!
Efficient
and flexible printing methods continue to gain significance among businesses,
as they augment work processes and the capacity of workgroups to deliver
requirements well and on time.
Driven
by its vision to enhance customers’ business productivity, global imaging and
electronics leader RICOH improves document processes with its eco-efficient digital
black and white Multi-Function Printer (MFP) series.
The MP 4055SP, MP 5055SP, and MP 6055SP can print up to 60 black-and-white
pages per minute (ppm) on a wide range of document types. Its image quality of 1,200
dpi resolution results in crisp images with smooth gradations and precise text.
The MP 2555SP, MP 3055SP, and MP 3555SP, on the other hand, has similar functions
and can print up to 35 ppm. Both printer series have a maximum paper tray capacity
of 4,700 sheets.
To
simplify complex procedures, the MFPs’ Scan and Single Pass Document Feeder can
scan full-colour originals at 220 sheets per minute and distribute them
digitally in an instant. The MP 4055SP, MP 5055SP, and MP 6055SP can also store
up to 3,000 frequently used forms on the embedded Document Server for easy
accessibility.
Through the 10.1”-wide touch screen Smart Operation Panel with an Intuitive User Interface, users can tailor-fit workflows and reduce repetitive manual steps by customizing user interface, utilizing apps, and changing specific icons with a tap on the screen.
Any man can be a Father, but it takes someone really strong and loving to be called a Dad. On their special day, take the chance to spoil the first hero in our lives with delightful treats and promos from Manila Pavilion Hotel.
The Ultimate Dad’s Day Gift
On June 18, make the most of this wondrous occasion by treating him to a delicious Buffet Lunch at the hotel’s interactive lifestyle restaurant, Seasons. As part of paying tribute to these Superheroes, our beloved sponsors and friends will be joining us in this celebration by giving away special gifts and exciting prizes.
Take his stress away with our Dad’s Day Room Promo starting at Php 4600 nett inclusive of overnight accommodation with one of our well-appointed rooms, breakfast buffet for two (2), Father’s Day Buffet Lunch for two (2), access to swimming pool and gym, and a special gift just for the Super Dads.
Specials of the Month
Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino, a luxurious hotel located at the heart of Old Manila, has so much more to offer for you and your Dad for this month of June.
The hotel’s French-style pastry shop, Patisserie, presents you the perfect luscious treat for Dad. Let him feel the taste of New York and greet him a Happy Father’s Day with our Cake of the Month, New York Cheese Cake.
Freshen Dad with our Drink of the Month, Lemon and Lime Twist. For Dads who prefer to chill and drink some good wine, share with him a glass of our Wine of the Quarter, the Grenache, Syrah and Merlot, made in Southern France with Garnet Colour, Silky Tannins and Long Finish.
For inquiries and reservations visit the Manila Pavilion Hotel at United Nations Avenue corner Maria Orosa Street in Manila. Log on to www.waterfronthotels.com.ph or call 5261212, for inquiries and reservations; Like or Follow @WaterfrontMNL for regular updates.
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