BingoPlus supports golf to fulfill its mission of promoting Pinoy sports and other leisure activities

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BingoPlus, the first and only live-streaming bingo in the Philippines, now supports golf tournaments to follow through on its commitment to promote Filipino sports entertainment and other favorite Pinoy recreational activities.

The brand has been an active sponsor of professional basketball conferences, sports teams, beauty pageants, musical performances, and performers as well as traditional Filipino cultural festivals like the Sinulog in Cebu and MassKara in Bacolod, BingoPlus has made golf its pet project this February.

To foster more partnerships, BingoPlus is one of the Platinum sponsors of the 51st Golden Tee Invitational Tournament at Manila Golf and Country Club, which was held on February 9. In addition, as a sign of commitment BingoPlus will be one of the Titanium Sponsors of the Third Zamora Cup Invitational Tournament at the Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club on February 23.

AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President Jasper Vicencio said BingoPlus is really trying its best to fulfill its mission of promoting the country’s different types of leisure activities because it wants to contribute to a society with a good work-life balance.

“The nature of our business is leisure and offering the Filipino ways to live a relaxed, well-balanced life gives us fulfillment in what we do. Golf is about the three C’s of camaraderie, connections, and charity. It is a strategic game as well as a game of skill, accuracy, and concentration that imparts many values. We want to give back to the community by participating in this mental, high-level game that allows us to contribute to charitable causes.”

Vicencio added that BingoPlus is honored to be supporting the two prestigious golf tournaments because it will allow the brand to reach out to privileged groups and the sectors that they want to help out.

“Being part of these prestigious golf tournaments allows our brand to participate in the worthy causes that organizers contribute to. We look forward to further collaborating with them and fellow sponsors to promote the sport and align with their respective business inclinations as well. We see leisure fulfilling a deeper mission for the country. As a leisure company we strongly believe that creating a society of relaxed, happy individuals will ultimately result in a productive citizenry, ” Vicencio concluded.

SUNRISE: A preview to Sheraton Manila Bay’s upcoming dining destination

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Sheraton Manila Bay teased with a sneak peak of the signature culinary and cocktail offerings of its upcoming all day dining restaurant with a one-night only event entitled “Sunrise: A Prelude to Manila Bay Kitchen” in partnership with Bacardi held at &More by Sheraton.
Taking inspiration from the concept of sunrise as a symbol of birth, growth, and new beginnings. The event offers a glimpse and taste of Manila’s newest, premier culinary destination to be, similar as to how the beauty of Manila Bay sunrise offers a preview of its world-famous magnificent sunset.

Guests, gourmands, and media partners delight in bespoke cocktails and mocktails including Manila Bay Kitchen signature Bay Side, Purple Sham, Peach Mango Freeze, and Sky Gil Fizz made of Bacardi White. While the hotel’s culinary team showcase an extensive spread of Manila Bay Kitchen signature cuisine which include Pork Adobo Arancini, Braised Octopus, Unagi Roll, Salmon and Beetroot Tartine, Pork Kurobuta, Cajun Chicken and Salami Pizza, Wagyu Beef Slider, Lamb Kebab with Cucumber Yoghurt, and delectable desserts such as Affogato Cake, Passion Fruit Temptation, and Chocolate Decadence Cake.

Upping the ante, the Sunrise event also features the masterpieces of the renowned Blanco Family Museum from Angono, the Art capital of the Philippines. The “Colors of Dawn” exhibition featured select artworks of Jan Perez Blanco, Justin Blanco, and Lemuel Blanco representing three generations of artists all hailing from the late Folk muralist and National Artist Nominee Jose “Pitok” Blanco.

The event was hosted by Sheraton Manila Bay’s Marketing Communications Manager, Stephanie Cabrejas and was officially opened by the hotel’s General Manager, Richard Masselin.

The Sunrise event is part of the &More by Sheraton #DiscoveryMoments which are a series of curated culinary events that allow diners to explore various flavors and tastes from distinctive ingredients, fusion cuisines, and unique gourmet creations brought to you by our seasoned culinary team and our premium partner brands.

Sheraton Manila Bay is located at M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar Streets, Malate, Manila. For reservation please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay.

DOST scholarships await Marawi students thru new DOST-SEI, MSU MoA

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REHABILITATION THROUGH SCIENCE EDUCATION. DOST-SEI and MSU formalize their partnership to provide more S&T scholarships for MSU students under the Bangon Marawi Program. Photo courtesy of MSU.



Marawi’s rehabilitation continues with strengthened science education.

On January 31, 2023, the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the Mindanao State University (MSU) System renewed their memorandum of agreement (MoA) for the Bangon Marawi Program in Science and Technology Human Resource Development.

Through the program, more students from Marawi City and nearby towns can pursue their degrees as DOST scholars. “Education is a powerful tool for development, and a fundamental right for all young people, especially those affected by the conflict,” DOST-SEI Director Dr. Josette Biyo said.

In Bangon Marawi, the DOST-SEI prioritizes applicants who were directly affected by the siege.

The DOST-SEI and MSU first inked a partnership in 2018. In its five-year run, over 500 scholarship slots have been awarded to MSU students and faculty taking up science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Almost 400 have finished their studies, with around 70 scholars marching with high honors.

Right after the MoA signing, 73 new scholars signed their scholarship agreement, becoming the first batch of qualifiers for the approved 200 slots for the year. The remaining slots will be awarded to qualifiers of the March 2023 examination.

FROM MARAWI SIEGE TO OPPORTUNITY SIEZED. DOST-SEI Director Josette Biyo welcomes new Bangon Marawi scholars at the scholars’ orientation and contract signing held on January 31, 2023, at the Mindanao State University (MSU)-Marawi Main Campus.

MSU System President Atty. Basari Mapupuno reiterated the University’s support to the program. “Bangon Marawi is a blessing not only to MSU but to numerous individuals who have been aided by this endeavor.”

Bangon Marawi scholars enjoy the same privileges accorded to DOST scholars, such as book and thesis allowance; accident insurance; and a monthly stipend of P7,000 for undergraduate students and P25,000 and P33,000 for MS and Ph.D. students. The DOST-SEI also covers graduate students’ tuition fees and provide research grants of up to P475,000.

New undergraduate scholars Soraya Al-Obinay and Aiman Cayongcat, who lived in Marawi’s “ground zero” during the siege, were overjoyed at the opportunity. For Soraya, the Bangon Marawi scholarship is an answered prayer. Her family had been struggling financially after losing their business. Aiman added that the siege wasn’t the only challenge his family faced as the pandemic also hit them hard. He vowed to make the most of his scholarship. Both scholars intend to help their families, pursue graduate studies, and give back to their communities.

DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. ensured the program’s continuity, emphasizing the significance of human and social infrastructures in Marawi’s rehabilitation. “By restoring people’s confidence in their abilities and assuring them that nothing, not even poverty, war, or a pandemic, can stop them from pursuing their dreams, we rebuild Marawi from within,” he said.