On the release of P1-Billion to LTFRB as fuel subsidies to aid the transportation sector

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) welcomes the release of P1.0 billion to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LFRB) as fuel subsidies in support of the transportation sector amid the increasing prices of fuel and oil products.

We assure the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) that the released amount pursuant to Section 82 of the TRAIN Law, will be distributed as cash grants to qualified and bonafide Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) drivers for the remaining months of this year.

Qualified PUV drivers will receive the cash grants using the system already established under the Pantawid Pasada Program of the LTFRB, where the Landbank of the Philippines shall disburse money straight to the cash cards issued to drivers.

The release of the fuel subsidies is also timely, as the DOTr, on Thursday, will also be defending its proposal before the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to approve a significant increase in the passenger capacity of public transportation as the National Capital Region and other parts of the country are placed under more relaxed quarantine levels.

The DOTr is one with the other government agencies to find means and measures that will help sustain the livelihood of affected drivers and operators in the transport sector especially during this time of the pandemic.

Visit the Secret Christmas Garden at SM Southmall!

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The holidays are here once again and there’s no better place to celebrate it than right at every Southies’ second home. SM Southmall is known for their larger-than-life, picturesque Christmas centerpieces that are perfect backgrounds to our holiday photos. This year however, SM Southmall unveiled their first ever experiential Christmas centerpiece!

 

Abundant trees in varying sizes surround the whole display with a pathway leading to and unveiling the mystery of a secret garden. At the heart of the centerpiece is a 35-feet towering Christmas tree adorned with blooms and thousands of sparkling lights with giant elegant reindeers around it. Be transported to a Secret Christmas Garden at the mall’s Food Street Concourse.

There’s a lot more in store!

 

SM Southmall wants to bring back the joy of shoppers through fun and ‘southtacular’ activities you may safely enjoy (even with your kids)! Here are four ways you can fully enjoy Christmas with SM Southmall: 

 

The South Pole Express. Another first for the mall is their Christmas drive-thru experience with immersive displays and interactive moments that families can enjoy in the safety and comfort of their cars. Let us all aboard The South Pole Express starting December 1^st! 

 

South Yuletide Markets. The Christmas bazaar will have a display of different knickknacks and gifts you can take home to the family. The South Yuletide Markets are there for the holidays so check them out at the Event Center and South Yard (near Door 4).

Santa’s Here! The pandemic cannot stop Santa Claus from visiting SM Southmall. He will be at the Door 4 driveway to bring the Christmas cheer to as many Southies as possible! Drive thru with your kids on December 24 – 25 and say hi!

The Big South Sale is also something to look forward to on November 19 – 21. Up to 70% off on festive finds! Check out some last-minute Christmas gifts for your family without the long wait and shipping fees! Get a chance to drive home in a brand-new MG ZS Compact SUV with every P3,000 single or accumulated receipts from any SM Southmall store.

Spread the spirit of giving this Christmas and purchase a pair of Bears of Joy. Customers get to keep one bear and the other one will be donated to the kids of SOS Children’s Villages. Just drop by the Bears of Joy booth at the Food Street Concourse and purchase a pair for only P250 until December 25.

Christmas may be celebrated differently this year but its spirit is still the same! Stay up-to-date on all the holiday fun and events happening down South! Visit @smsouthmall on Facebook and Instagram for more information. #SeeYouDownSouth

New Mediterranean-inspired beachside restaurant and bar, Ula, serves up tasty dishes and a chilled vibe

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Solutions Leisure invites guest to ‘step away from it all’ with the opening of its brand-new beachside escape, Ula


If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a long, lazy lunch, a family afternoon by the pool, a sunset dinner, or an evening cocktail, you’re in luck. Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s latest F&B offering, Ula, invites guests to ‘step away from it all’ and enjoy a generous helping of relaxed luxury.

Situated at the former site of West 14th, next to DUKES The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, Ula was developed by leading UAE hospitality group, Solutions Leisure Group in partnership with Seven Tides. The beachside escape takes its name from the Celtic word for ‘sea jewel’, reflective of its idyllic location on the golden shores of Palm Jumeirah.

Inspired by the energy of the earth, the warmth of the sun and the tradition of the Arabian Gulf, the developer of Ula noted that, from sunrise to sunset, visitors will have the opportunity to embark on ‘a culinary and experiential journey to the ultimate state of relaxation.’

“Ula acts with purpose and passion, encouraging those who join her to be their authentic selves,” said Paul Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Solutions Leisure Group. “Featuring two dedicated bar areas, a pool and beach seating, al fresco and indoor dining, and an open kitchen, the earthy, organic venue is rooted in values and connection. We wanted to create a breath of fresh air – a place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day Dubai life. That’s what Ula is. It’s completely different to anything we’ve ever done before. It’s a little piece of paradise.”

Ula’s Mediterranean-led menu takes advantage of fresh produce prepared in house by its dedicated culinary team. Key dishes include clay pot slow-roasted lamb, whole lobster, Kamichiku Japanese beef tenderloin, and mille-feuille.

Supplementing Ula’s organic menu and warm, inviting interiors will be a combination of uplifting beats, live music and roaming entertainment.

“Pioneering the middleman and experiential sector of Dubai F&B scene, we built Ula around the objective to deliver a transformational, immersive social experience,” Evans continues. “Our mission is to create the moments that people live for, and Ula does just that, inviting guests to be their ultimate selves.”

Unpretentious, unjudgmental and unassuming, the new-age beachside dining and pool venue offers the ultimate holiday feel.

“With the initial phase now open, Ula offers guests a unique new experience with access to the pool, the beach and the restaurant, as well as the bar and lounge areas. As part of our second phase, which should be completed in the coming weeks, we will open additional bar and restaurant areas and a beach hut,” commented Abdulla bin Sulayem, CEO, Seven Tides.

As part of its exclusive preview period, Ula is offering a three-course set menu of chef favourites, plus two drinks per person, for AED 500 per couple. For those who want to take advantage of the venue’s seafront pool and beachside setting, Ula Pool and Beach Passes are also available (weekday: AED 100, with AED 50 redeemable on food and beverages | weekend and public holidays: AED 200, with AED 100 redeemable on food and beverages).