Immerse, Indulge, Recharge and Reconnect: Inspiring Experiences Curated by Hilton for the Local Traveler

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As the yearning to travel continues well into 2021, unique experiences deviating from the usual attractions and activities are likely to be high on the agenda of those looking to explore their own backyards. Whether they are planning a family vacation, a solo self-discovery journey or are simply looking for a change in scenery with their loved ones, Hilton has curated a plethora of experiences that caters to the evolving preferences and needs of travelers.

From silent retreats in Malaysia to spectacular helicopter adventures in Clark, Hilton’s dedicated hotel teams are ready to help travelers approach the months of 2021 with anticipation of rebuilding new memories in a safe manner, while ensuring they enjoy Hilton’s renowned levels of service and hospitality.



IMMERSE IN AUTHENTIC LOCAL MOMENTS

Beyond rediscovering the unique sights and local monuments of their home city, sightseers can enhance their self discovery journey by immersing themselves in indigenous arts, heritage and cultural offerings. There are few better ways to do that than through a taste of traditional cuisine or venturing beyond the city on meaningful tours.

Learn the art of creating hearty meals at Hilton Bali, Indonesia with the hotel’s culinary team. Starting with an outing to the renowned Kedonganan Fish Market to select the freshest catches of the day amongst other delightful local ingredients, the excursion is followed by an immersive cooking class, where guests will whip up a delectable three-course lunch complete with a refreshing signature drink. Guests will bring home their very own chef’s apron, hat, recipe booklet and certificate of accomplishment at IDR1.500.000 (USD$107) nett per person.

Offering modern comforts in a heritage city, DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka, Malaysia, sits amongst a multitude of nature and historic sites. The hotel’s Cultural Staycation package offers the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends and family to explore the hidden gems of Malaysia with a tour to Kampung Morton, a traditional wooden village with exceptional architecture, and Jonker Street, the time-honored street of Chinatown selling everything from tasty treats to little keepsakes. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Melaka River and end their bustling day with a relaxing night walking tour. Valid from now till June 2021, the package is inclusive of a two-room stay, breakfast for four adults at Makan Kitchen and supper for four persons on the Pool Deck for USD$450 nett.

Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Thailand offers an Authentic Thai Cooking Class at THB1,650 (USD$55) nett per person, where guests will learn more about Thai cuisine, herbs and culinary techniques as they prepare two local dishes with a personal chef. They will also receive a chef’s hat, apron and a certificate as memorabilia of the unique Phuket experience. 

INDULGE IN DELECTABLE DESTINATION DINING

A memorable holiday is incomplete without exceptional gourmet delights. Hilton brings savvy travelers on a gastronomy adventure through private epicurean treats, progressive experiences and romantic picnics at landmark locations.

Hilton Singapore’s Treasures of the Sea High Tea Staycation package is a treat for all, offering an Ocean-inspired High Tea Set with a Seafood Platter, Cheeseboard and a bottle of Prosecco for two. The perfect representation of Singapore’s “East Meets West” culture, guests can enjoy the afternoon dining indulgence while staying in one of the hotel’s modern Deluxe Rooms. Valid from now till 30 April 2021, the package also includes a sumptuous breakfast for two from SGD$288.37 (USD$218) nett.

The newest addition to the Hilton family, DoubleTree by Hilton Surabaya offers diverse culinary experiences for guests in its all-day dining restaurant, Makan Kitchen. A reflection of Surabaya’s food heritage, the restaurant serves an abundant mix of Indonesian, Chinese and Colonial cuisines with live interactive kitchens for weekend dinner buffets at IDR 298,000 nett (USD$21.50) per person. Families with little ones can look forward to inclusive kids’ activities such as a Cookie Man performance, cupcake decoration and free access to the Kids Zone.

Fans of the signature DoubleTree cookie will take delight in DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort’s ‘The Cookie Experience’ package. Valid till 31 October 2021, the package provides an experiential experience in the world’s first cookie-themed suite, with a 2-hour professional photoshoot session and a cookie tasting session with the hotel’s Chef. Guests can expect Instagram-worthy pictures with a bar of gooey cookies, cookie bathrobes and plushies, cookie-scented candles and a tasting of the Pad Thai and Coconut-flavoured cookies that are unique to the Phuket property. The package is priced at THB500 nett per person. 

RECHARGE IN A HEALTH AND WELLNESS SANCTUARY

From active workouts to relaxing spa retreats and healthy dining options, guests can "Zen Out" with a multitude of soothing wellness experiences and leave behind their daily stresses. Providing holistic wellness and rejuvenation benefits, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s Maldivian Indigenous Signature Couple’s Treatment is inspired by essential coconut oil that is authentic to the Maldives. The localized blend of treatments and products are designed to relieve muscle tension, promote smoother skin, improve sleep as well as nourish the hair and body. The experience also consists of a coconut scrub, Indian-inspired head massage and full body massage using heated coconut sticks. At USD$458++ per couple, this Hilton Honors Experience can alternatively be redeemed at 100,000 points and is valid from now till 15 December 2021.

Available across multiple properties in Malaysia such as Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kota Kinabalu and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, “A Day With Me” is an in-room retreat that encourages guests to find the calm within as they seek solitude. Starting from RM270 (USD$67) nett, “A Day with Me” is available in three guest room package options, ranging from one to three days. A structured retreat with daylong activities, guests can choose to experience it alone with audio meditation guides or opt for in-person guided practice while they get in touch with their true selves. 

RECONNECTING WITH NATURE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Eating, shopping and indulging in the cityscape may be popular activities to do on a staycation but guests who need to break free from the concrete jungle can look forward to refreshing outdoor activities. In Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, guests may soar to new heights, take in aerial views of the city and experience the thrill of open cockpit flying while staying at the newly opened Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort. During a one-night stay at the hotel, guests will be whisked away to an unforgettable 15-minute ultralight flight experience. The private sighteeing tour will allow guests stunning bird’s eye views of major city attractions. Available from 1 March 2021 onwards, the Ultralight Flying Package is inclusive of overnight accommodation, breakfast at Olive, transportation to and fro the Angeles Flying Club and a 15-minute experience at USD$320 nett per room for single occupancy & an additional $165 USD nett for extra person.

For those who prefer a close-up view of the surrounding scenery, Hilton Kuching offers Kampung Bike Tours and an All Aboard the Sampan Tour at MYR150 (USD$37) and MYR19 (USD$5) nett per person, respectively. Located in the heart of the city with an excellent view of the Sarawak River, Hilton Kuching is the perfect base for exploring charming Borneo. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s nature tours to experience Kuching from an alternative perspective, be it with a tour guide on bike or floating through the river on a traditional sampan.

Located in Southern Sri Lanka, between three of Asia’s most visited national parks, the newly built DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort is a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Offering a five-star safari package to Yala National Park, renowned for having the highest density of leopards in the world, hotel guests can expect to see three out of the “big five animals of Sri Lanka” at this National Park, namely the Leopard, Asian Elephant and Sloth Bear. The package comes bundled with entrance tickets, a special safari breakfast or lunch pack, beverages, a 4x4 safari vehicle and an experienced ranger at US$55 nett per person.


*All activities will be conducted in compliance with its respective government regulations

Forex Trading - Complete Guidelines for Beginners

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Forex is a wallet of foreign currency and exchange. The process of changing one currency into another form for various reasons like trading, tourism, and commerce is called Foreign exchange. According to the recent report released by the Bank for International Settlements (a global bank for all the national central banks), the daily forex trading volume was more than $5.1 trillion on average.

 

What do you mean by the Forex market?

The foreign exchange market is the place where you trade currencies. Currencies are crucial for people all around the world, whether they understand this or not because to conduct any foreign trade or business, you need to exchange currencies. For example, if you are living in the US and wanted to buy cheese from France, either the company from which you are buying cheese, or you individually have to pay the French in Euros for the cheese. This process in which the US importer has to exchange USD's equivalent value into Euros is forex trading. The same happens wherever you travel. Every place you travel, you must exchange your country’s money for an equivalent value of that country's money. You can use only the locally accepted currency.

One special aspect of the International market is that you do not have any central marketplace for foreign exchange. Currency trading is made electronically, i.e., Over the counter (OTC). This means all transactions occur through computer networks between traders all around the world rather than one centralized exchange. The market is available 24 hours a day, five and a half days a week. Currency trading happens in major financial worldwide in centers like New York, Frankfurt, Singapore, London, Tokyo, Paris, Sydney, Zurich, Hong Kong across all time zones. So when the trading for the day ends in the US, the forex market begins anew in Hong Kong and Tokyo. In this way, the forex market remains extremely active at any time of the day, and the price quotes keep changing constantly.

 

Why do we trade currencies?

It is difficult for individual investors to handle currency trading before the Internet. Since forex trading required a lot of capital amount most of the currency traders were hedge funds, large multinational corporations, or high net worth individuals. In recent days with the help of the internet, individual traders have emerged. The retails markets aim to provide easy access to the foreign exchange market. This happens either through the banks themselves or through secondary markets made by the brokers. Individual traders capable of controlling a large trade with a small account balance are offered very high leverage by most online dealers or brokers.

 

What are the risks in Forex Trading?

There is always risk associated with trading currencies, and the process is complex. Since the interbank market does not have a stable degree of regulation and the forex instrument keeps changing without a particular standard. In most parts of the world, forex marketing is almost completely unregulated.

The interbank market comprises banks trading with each other all over the world. Even the bank has to determine and accept credit risk and sovereign risk. To keep them as safe as possible, the banks have established internal processes. Industry imposed regulations are made for strengthening the protection of each participating bank. The market pricing mechanism depends on demand and supply as the forex market is made up of each participating bank that provides bids and offers for a particular currency. Due to the large trade flow that prevails within the system, it is difficult for fraudulent traders to influence a currency's price. Thereby the systems help to create transparency in the market for investors who have access to interbank dealing. Most of the small retail traders trade with semi-unregulated or small forex brokers or dealers. This can sometimes require prices and even initiate trade among their customers. Depending on the industry and government in which the forex dealer is located, certain regulations may be imposed. These are completely inconsistent around the globe. Retail investors need to spend time investigating a forex dealer about the regulation in the US or UK or a country with oversight and lax rules. It is also crucial to analyze what kind of protection is maintained for the accounts during the time of market crisis or if the dealer becomes insolvent.

 

What are the pros and challenges faced in Forex Marketing?

Pros

●      The forex market is the largest trading market in terms of daily trading volume in the world and hence offers the most liquidity.

●      It is easy to enter and exit a position in any of the major currencies in a fraction of seconds for a small spread in major marketing conditions.

●      The major forex trading centers are Hing Long, Frankfurt, New York, Paris, Sydney, Singapore, London, and Tokyo.

●      The forex market is open for trade 24 hours a day and five days a week. The trade begins in Australia and ends in New York every day.

 

Challenges

●      With little money, traders can control large positions as brokers, banks and dealers allow a high amount of leverage.

●      A trader needs to understand the importance of leverage and its risk on an account and use it wisely.

●      Extremely high leverages have led to the unexpected insolvent of many dealers.

●      It is important to understand the indicators and economic fundamentals of productivity trade currencies.

●      A currency trader must understand various countries' economics and the interconnected concept to grasp the fundamentals that drive currency values.

 

Conclusion

For traders particularly with limited funds, swing trading or day trading in smaller amounts is easier in this Forex market when compared with another market. For traders with larger funds or longer-term horizon, carry trade or long term fundamentals-based trading is profitable. It is important to understand the macroeconomic fundamentals that drive currency values. Having experience in the market's technical analysis will help newbie traders have profitable trading in the forex market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

#JusticeForRommyTorres: Farmer fighting for a parcel of land found dead, stuffed in a drum

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Another day another innocent man loses his life.

Rommy Torres, a 52-year-old farmer in Norzagaray, was reported missing last February 3. 

Torres was found in a creek in Mabitac, Laguna on February 5. His body, ridden with gunshot wounds, had been stuffed in a blue drum.

Prior to his disappearance, he fought alongside fellow farmers to resist the Royal Mollucan Realty Holdings Inc.'s land-grabbing of agricultural lands in the area.

He joins the hundreds of farmers and peasant leaders who were murdered under Duterte's rule, for which justice is yet to be exacted. Join us tonight as we register our indignation against the persistent killings of farmers and peasants under Duterte's tyranny!

In 2019, Torres got into an altercation with an alias Kaloy, leader of the security guards who mauled an elderly farmer. In 2020, security guards of Royal Mollucan fired shots at Torres after he entered the fenced land to harvest banana and root crops. 

Torres reportedly went out early Wednesday morning to harvest bananas inside the fenced land being grabbed by Royal Mollucan and guarded by goons led by Salvador Domagtoy of NSD Elite Security Agency. 

Torres’ relatives filed a blotter and reported him missing on February 4 after he failed to go home.

On February 5, Torres was found dead and stuffed in a blue plastic drum in a creek in San Miguel, Mabitac, Laguna. 

The stench coming from the cemented drum led residents to discover the body of Torres. 

According to Mabitac PNP, he bore gunshot wounds in the mouth, chest, and back. He was hogtied and slid in a drum.

A farmer fighting against land grabbing and asserting his rights for a parcel of land was brutally killed, stuffed in a drum, and left to rot afar. Only monsters can commit this heinous crime.

Farmer-members of Sama-Sama are enraged with the brutal killing of Rommy. The farmers themselves often receive threats from the armed goons and guards of landgrabber Royal Moluccan.

Rommy was known in the community as a dutiful and good-humored farmer. Despite being reserved and quiet during peasant association meetings, he realized the importance of asserting and defending their right to the land they till.

Rommy was known in the community as a dutiful and good-humored farmer. Despite being reserved and quiet during peasant association meetings, he realized the importance of asserting and defending their right to the land they till.

In October 2019, the SAMA-SAMA farmers' houses were demolished and burned Royal Moluccan goons to force them to move out the fenced farm lots.

KMP, and SAMA SAMA maintains that the DAR Adjucation Board repeatedly favored Royal Moluccan in its decisions despite DAR issuing a Notice of Coverage for distribution as early as May 15, 2006.

THIS IS OUR COUNTRY NOW UNDER DUTERTE FASCIST REGIME.

pansin nyo ba, kapag may mga ganitong news, hindi na tayo nagugulat? It's because this administration conditioned our minds already to accept this as normal.

FUCCCKINGGG WAKEE UUUPPP!

Ganito nila gaguhin mga magsasaka, tapos magtataka tayo kung bakit ang daming rebelde. Tanga lang.

Dati pa nangyayari pero bakit hinahayaan nating mauulit? Nakasanayan na kaya okay lang? At may namatay tapos mema lang?

KATARUNGAN KAY ROMMY TORRES!

Itigil ang pamamaslang sa mga magsasaka.

Mariing kinukundena ang brutal na pagpaslang kay Rommy, 52, kasapi ng Samahan ng Magsasaka sa San Mateo (SAMASAMA). 

THE KILLING OF BULAKEÑO PEASANT IS FAR PAST THE LAST STRAW IN COUNTRYSIDE STATE VIOLENCE

The culture of impunity is made worse by Terror Law.

Duterte’s minions—soldiers, policemen, goons—are further empowered to commit red-tagging and killings.

#JusticeForRommyTorres

#JunkTerrorLaw 

#StopKillingFarmers