2017 Jr. NBA All-Stars Live the NBA Experience in Shanghai

Sixteen Jr. NBA All-Stars of Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska, eight boys and eight girls, flew to Shanghai, China from Oct. 6-9 to enjoy a fun, enriching NBA basketball experience. The young ballers, ages 12-14 watched the live NBA China Game between 2017 NBA Champions Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Mercedes Benz Arena.

The Jr. NBA All-Stars cherished the opportunity to witness Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant combine for 90 points to lead the Warriors in a 142-110 win against the Timberwolves.

Jr. NBA All-Stars also had the chance to meet NBA Legend and defense specialist Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams. “Making it to the NBA starts with training and conditioning. If you love to do those things, then you will be a great basketball player. It’s the stuff that you do prior to the game that makes you great,” Williams shared the All-Stars in a brief training session with them.

Displaying their hardcourt prowess on the trip, the young Filipino athletes bested their fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to win the Jr. NBA 3-on-3 tournament. The all-girls team representing Jr. NBA Philippines went head-to-head against various opponents before bowing out to Thailand in the semifinals.

In addition to friendly peer competitions, the Jr. NBA 2017 All-Stars experienced intense basketball training from Jr. NBA Coaches Chris Sumner and Natalia Andre, implementing rigorous skills exercises in shooting, passing, footwork, post-up, and under-the-basket drills. Jr. NBA All-Stars also tried the local cuisine and toured famous landmarks in Shanghai.

The Jr. NBA is the league’s global youth basketball participation program that promotes basketball participation and an active lifestyle among children. Participants are trained in the fundamentals of basketball and learn about the importance of proper nutrition, as well as the Jr. NBA’s core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude and respect (S.T.A.R).

Fans can follow Jr. NBA at the official websitewww.jrnba.asia and Facebook at www.facebook.com/JrNBAAsia to learn more about the program as well as how to join and become a Jr. NBA All-Star in 2018. 

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TravelBook.ph Now Offers Discounted Tickets to Enchanted Kingdom!

As an exclusive offer from TravelBook.ph, the leading online travel agency (OTA) in the Philippines, travelers can now book Enchanted Kingdom park tickets that are 11% lower than the theme park’s walk-in rates!

Travelers going to Enchanted Kingdom on a weekday can enjoy ride-all-you-can passes for only PHP 536; while those taking a weekend getaway can get park tickets for only PHP 625. All rates are inclusive of VAT and service charges.

Exclusive discounted tickets to Agila: The EKsperience

Meanwhile, those who want to try Enchanted Kingdom’s newest attraction—Agila: The EKsperience can also book discounted tickets with TravelBook.ph. Travel across the Philippine archipelago in just one ride with this leisure package exclusively available in the said OTA. Agila: The EKsperience is the first and only flying theater in the Philippines that offers an innovative virtual experience to discover and explore the best of the country’s 7,641 islands.

For as low as PHP 714, travelers get a single ticket to Agila: The EKsperience and a ride-all-you-can pass to Enchanted Kingdom’s rides and leisurely attractions. Those who want to bring children aged six (6) years old and below, meanwhile, may avail of this Enchanted Kingdom leisure package for only PHP 500. This weekday promo rate offered by TravelBook.ph will surely let you enjoy a hassle-free transaction as it is also already inclusive of VAT and service charge.

Enchanted Kingdom describes the Agila ride as “an exhilarating multi-sensory adventure that takes park entertainment to incredible heights.” Thrill-seekers can expect to soar high and see the country’s must-visit destinations like how a powerful eagle can, in a magical experience like no other.

Tick off some of the local destinations you’ve been dreaming to explore in a magical and thrilling journey when you choose to book your next Enchanted Kingdom adventure with TravelBook.ph Tours! Discounted ticket rates offered by TravelBook.ph for Enchanted Kingdom ends on October 29, 2017.

As TravelBook.ph introduces their Tours platform, exciting activities like flying adventures at Trampoline Park, Manila Ocean Park escapades, and day tours at Zoobic Safari are also offered at discounted rates. Budget-friendly roundtrip transfers and travel packages are also available at TravelBook.ph Tours.

Unleash the fun in you and book your next adventure with TravelBook.ph Tours! Visit https://www.travelbook.ph/tour/ for more information.

Kick-off Your Christmas Shopping with these Exciting Deals from BPI and Landers Superstore

BPI partners with Landers Superstore. Jojo Ocampo, SVP and Head for BPI Cards and Payments Group and Gwen Lim, President for Landers Superstore, seal the deal of their partnership in time for the Christmas Season. With a minimum purchase of Php 3,000.00 using a BPI Credit Card, cardholders will be entitled to a free Landers membership card.

It is indeed the season to be jolly. It’s the perfect time to get your Christmas shopping going—and what better way than to experience blissful shopping with BPI and Landers Superstore, one of the newest superstores in the country.

BPI recently partnered with Landers Superstore, giving BPI Cardholders an early Christmas gift of exclusive deals for an amazing shopping experience at Landers.

BPI Credit Cardholders are entitled to a FREE Landers Membership Card with a minimum single-receipt purchase worth PHP3,000 using their BPI Credit Cards*.

According to Jojo Ocampo, SVP and Head for BPI Cards and Payments Group, this partnership will add value to the shopping experience of the BPI Cardholders.

“We want to give our cardholders the gratifying experience and convenience of shopping at Landers,” she said. “For an affordable minimum, our cardholders can become Landers members and have the privilege to shop for a wide range of household products and groceries.”

Gwen Lim, President of Landers Superstore, highlighted the customer journey in Landers. “We appreciate the idea that the customer feels the excitement of shopping first, before becoming an actual member. This gives them options,” said Lim.

An Exclusive Preview Sale for BPI Cardholders was held last October 11, 2017 from 7:00 am - 9:00 am, giving them first dibs on the products on sale. The Landers Super Crazy Sale continued until October 15, 2017, at all Landers Superstore branches located in Quezon City, Otis Manila, and Cebu.

Non-BPI Cardholders may apply for a credit card through BPI sales agents present inside Landers Superstores for a chance to enjoy this exclusive offer and more perks. Applicants get a free scoop of Doppio ice cream too!

For more details about the promo, please visit www.bpicards.com.

*The free Landers membership card promo will run until October 31, 2017.

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