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Home to Go at Summit Hotels Cebu

<p> PRESS RELEASE : Even on the onset of community quarantine back in mid-March, half of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts’ (RHR) hospitality brands have remained in operation to serve long-term guests. These guests included employees from business process outsourcing firms who needed a safe space where they can travel to and fro from work with ease.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9JRsbx39A8/X03p6Jnv4RI/AAAAAAAAWHE/1gS5KG5pDFQxkGlOhXleogqh1YYRq8eDACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/RHR%2BSummit%2BHotel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="2048" height="431" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9JRsbx39A8/X03p6Jnv4RI/AAAAAAAAWHE/1gS5KG5pDFQxkGlOhXleogqh1YYRq8eDACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h431/RHR%2BSummit%2BHotel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Now that the community quarantine has eased up in some major cities nationwide, RHR continues to provide housing needs and offer a secure environment for employed individuals with Home to Go. For a safer alternative to get oneself to work, one can call Home to Go his temporary home where one can enjoy privacy, convenience, comfort, and security all within a furnished hotel room. </p><p>A typical Home to Go room measures 18 square meters with twin beds and a private bathroom. It’s priced for as low as P22,000 net per room per month in Summit Hotel Magnolia, Summit Hotel Greenhills, and <a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/Summit%20Galleria%20Cebu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summit Galleria Cebu</a> and at P20,000 net per room per month in Summit Circle Cebu and Summit Hotel Tacloban. Home to Go is likewise offered at P18,000 net per room per month in Go Hotels Ortigas, Mandaluyong, and Otis-Manila. These rates are inclusive of free Wi-Fi and utilities.</p><p>With a minimum stay of one month and a maximum of two persons in a room, guests have free access to a common pantry area where they can use the microwave, toaster, iron/ironing board, water dispenser and refrigerator; guests are given a complimentary cleaning kit upon check-in; guests are provided with daily garbage collection; guests are offered assistance to Robinsons Supermarket for grocery shopping and room cleaning services with a minimal fee. Packed meals are also available for only P150 per meal and P100 per meal in Summit Hotels and Go Hotels, respectively.</p><p>Home to Go is valid from today until December 31, 2020. Full payment with one month deposit and one month advance is required upon check-in.</p><p>For booking inquiries in Luzon hotels, contact Angelo Ascue at 0999-994-2066 or email him at Angelo.Ascue@robinsonsland.com or contact Shemae Pua at 0998-840-3566 or email her at Shemae.Pua@robinsonsland.com. For booking inquiries in VisMin hotels, contact Dyna Abello at 0998-840-3523 or email her at Dyna.Abello@robinsonsland.com. For more information on Go Hotels Home to Go, visit summithotels.ph and gohotels.ph.</p>

Home to Go at Summit Hotels Cebu

PRESS RELEASE : Even on the onset of community quarantine back in mid-March, half of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts’ (RHR) hospitality brands...

Gabay Guro ties up with PayMaya to provide financial account for teachers

<p> PRESS RELEASE: Teachers all around the country will soon have easier access to a financial account and learning resources in one app as Gabay Guro, the flagship advocacy program for teachers of the <a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/PLDT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PLDT-Smart Foundation</a>, partners with <a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/PayMaya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayMaya </a>for its super app for teachers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TJSrL4KdJWs/X0zmSlUSpyI/AAAAAAAAWGo/UEhvbd-eUU0rsTPnXarrQviKW8C9ZzAqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1248/PR%2BPayMaya-Gabay%2BGuro%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1248" height="514" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TJSrL4KdJWs/X0zmSlUSpyI/AAAAAAAAWGo/UEhvbd-eUU0rsTPnXarrQviKW8C9ZzAqwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h514/PR%2BPayMaya-Gabay%2BGuro%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Through the Gabay Guro app, teachers can soon easily sign up for a PayMaya account which they can use for various digital financial transactions such as paying for online and in-store purchases, sending money, paying bills, buying load, and paying government fees, among others.</p><div>This will complement the existing features of the app, which provides them access to research materials, community-wide articles, rewards, as well as online lessons to help improve their teaching skills in the new normal.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7KyGy9dIJY/X0zmeu50WFI/AAAAAAAAWGs/dbMEsnQA5Fc-REfDMOcdXg5CfT_Zt_3TwCLcBGAsYHQ/s991/PR%2BPayMaya-Gabay%2BGuro%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="991" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7KyGy9dIJY/X0zmeu50WFI/AAAAAAAAWGs/dbMEsnQA5Fc-REfDMOcdXg5CfT_Zt_3TwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/PR%2BPayMaya-Gabay%2BGuro%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>“Providing teachers a PayMaya account within the Gabay Guro app will help enrich the resources available to them, especially as they adapt to our new normal which is increasingly digital. Combined with various learning and other resources available within the app, we are confident that this new platform can help improve their day-to-day teaching lives," said Gabay Guro Chairperson Chaye Cabal-Revilla. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>On top of these features, the app will also offer other capabilities such as the ability to receive badges that can be converted into MVP Rewards, availing of promos and training sessions from Gabay Guro partners and mentors and access to livelihood programs.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Soon, they can also receive cash assistance, incentives, and loans designed for educators and even get additional livelihood opportunities in the e-commerce space through their PayMaya account within the Gabay Guro app.</div><div><br /></div><div>For his part, PayMaya Founder and CEO Orlando Vea said: “Having a digital financial account will help complement the wealth of resources for teachers that will be available in the app. As we all transition to digital, it’s important that we empower our teachers with the right tools and resources so that they are able to carry out their work well, for the sake of all Filipino youth everywhere” added Mr. Vea.   </div><div><br /></div><div>"The Department of Education has always acknowledged the Gabay Guro program and the PLDT Group as an important partner of the education sector. We’re happy that the Gabay Guro app, together with PayMaya, will provide our teachers with a holistic platform that will empower and help them thrive in the new normal,” added Department of Education Undersecretary Tonisito Umali. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YttqgyHTVO8/X0zmlP_j1zI/AAAAAAAAWG0/lI7q7mCyVlYEVKX7xv5yDETvrdkbqyx2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s994/Social%2BPayMaya-Gabay%2BGuro%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="994" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YttqgyHTVO8/X0zmlP_j1zI/AAAAAAAAWG0/lI7q7mCyVlYEVKX7xv5yDETvrdkbqyx2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Social%2BPayMaya-Gabay%2BGuro%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>  Digital financial services for education </div><div><br /></div><div>Enabling teachers with digital financial accounts and capabilities is just the latest way that PayMaya is empowering the education sector. To date, it has enabled over 50 educational institutions all over the country with cashless payments acceptance, allowing schools to conveniently accept tuition payments from parents at the comfort of their homes. At the same time, this mode of payment helps keep school personnel safe by eliminating risks of cash handling in light of the current public health situation.  </div><div><br /></div><div>These efforts are in response to the Department of Education’s directive to implement blended learning that utilizes both online and in-person modalities for education, where students are encouraged to utilize online classes, printed modules, and educational TV and radio broadcast as main learning channels this school year.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Schools enabled by PayMaya with end-to-end digital payment solutions such as PayMaya Checkout online payment gateway and the PayMaya One all-in-one Point of Sale (POS) device include major learning institutions such as the University of the Philippines, the Ateneo De Davao University (ADDU), La Salle Green Hills, Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati Inc. (DBTI-MAKATI), Nord Anglia International School Manila (NAIS Manila), Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM), and University of Immaculate Conception (UIC), among others.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Aside from these digital payment innovations, PayMaya has also rolled out cashless payment ecosystems starting with the PayMaya-powered student ID card in schools including the University of the Philippines-Diliman, LPU-Batangas, La Salle Green Hills, and STI, among many others. Students can easily link the PayMaya-powered student ID card to their PayMaya account and maximize for payment transactions even outside the campus at Bancnet-powered payment terminals and ATMs nationwide.  </div><div><br /></div><div>PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payment acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail, and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services. </div><div><br /></div><div>Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. It's Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   </div><div>  </div><div><br /></div><div>Gabay Guro is spearheaded by the PLDT-Smart Foundation and PLDT Managers Club, Inc. The 12-year old program empowers teachers across the country through initiatives in seven key pillars. This includes scholarships, teachers’ training, classroom donations, livelihood programs, connectivity & computerization, teachers’ tribute and digital innovations.</div></div>

Gabay Guro ties up with PayMaya to provide financial account for teachers

PRESS RELEASE: Teachers all around the country will soon have easier access to a financial account and learning resources in one app as Gab...

Belmont Manila and Savoy Manila Win 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Homegrown properties of Megaworld Hotels - Belmont Hotel Manila and Savoy Hotel Manila -  have been recognized as TripAdvisor 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winners.  Based on a full year of TripAdvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveler feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.<br />
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Both Hotels were likewise recipients of the Certificate of Excellence recognition last 2019.<br />
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“This is indeed a great honor for both our properties, especially during this challenging period in our Industry.  I am humbled and grateful for this recognition and extremely proud in sharing this with our dedicated, tireless, and committed team members.  Most importantly, I wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued guests for their continued trust and confidence.  This recognition would have never been possible without them and their support continues to inspire us to strive for consistent and exemplary service. May these awards be the catalyst to propel Belmont Manila and Savoy Manila to the next level and prepare us for better days ahead,” according to Belmont Manila and Savoy Manila Area General Manager, Avinash Menon.    <br />
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In the Restaurant category, Café Belmont and Savoy Café Manila outlets also emerged winners of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards for consistent positive reviews from diners.<br />
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For many years, TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice and Certificate of Excellence programs have honored select destinations, airlines, accommodations, attractions, experiences, and restaurants around the world.  Travelers’ Choice (formerly Certificate of Excellence) recognizes businesses that earn consistently great user reviews.  The winners are among the 10% of businesses on TripAdvisor worldwide.<br />
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“Winners of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards should be proud of this distinguished recognition,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at TripAdvisor. “Although it’s been a challenging year for travel and hospitality, we want to celebrate our partners' achievements. Award winners are beloved for their exceptional service and quality. Not only are these winners well-deserving, but they are also a great source of inspiration for travelers as the world begins to venture out again.”

Belmont Manila and Savoy Manila Win 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

Recognized Among Best in the Industry, based on Outstanding 2019 Traveler Reviews Homegrown properties of Megaworld Hotels - Belmont Hote...

More International Flights in Cebu Pacific Air Starting August 1

<a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/cebu%20pacific%20air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cebu Pacific </a>(CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, gradually rebuilds its international flight network with the restart of flights between Manila and key Asian destinations in August. This is on top of its once-a-week flights between Manila and Dubai which re-started in mid-July.<br />
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Beginning August 1, 2020, CEB will be flying twice weekly from Tokyo (Narita) to Manila (Wednesday and Saturday). On August 6, CEB will be flying two times weekly (Thursday and Saturday) between Manila and Singapore; and every Thursday from Seoul (Incheon) to Manila.<br />
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Twice weekly flights (Wednesday and Friday) between Taipei and Manila are scheduled to begin on August 7. One-way flights to Manila from Osaka (Kansai) are also scheduled to begin on August 7.<br />
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“<i>We are taking a conservative and agile approach to rebuild our international network. While demand remains soft, there is latent demand for travel, particularly from stranded individuals and those who are eager to come home to visit their families,</i>” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience of Cebu Pacific.<br />
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Travel regulations issued by the governments of the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan will be implemented as necessary. These include a requirement to secure a negative RT-PCR test prior to departure, mandatory COVID screening or tests, and a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival.<br />
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“<i>We have taken extra precautions and assure travelers that preventive measures are in place so we can start rebuilding the trust and confidence in air travel,</i>” Iyog added.<br />
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CEB has intensified preventive measures across its operations, in accordance with global safety standards. Aligned with the rest of the aviation industry, travelers can expect layers of biosecurity measures that begin at the point of checking-in for a flight online. Contactless flight procedures are implemented using scanners and physical distancing, to minimize physical contact of passengers among each other and with personnel.<br />
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From ground facilities to aircraft, CEB has a cleaning and disinfection protocol in place. All CEB aircraft undergo extensive daily disinfection before, during, and after flights. Jet aircraft are equipped with High-Efficiency Particular Arrestor (HEPA) filters similar to those in hospital operating rooms. These traps all contaminants in the air, including the Novel Coronavirus, with 99.99% efficiency.<br />
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CEB has also adjusted its policies—allowing for increased flexibility and added peace of mind given the developing situation for air travel. These options include unlimited rebooking and extension of the Travel Fund validity to two years. For passengers with canceled flights, or those who want to voluntarily alter travel plans, they may manage their bookings through the “Manage Booking” portal in the Cebu Pacific website (http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight).<br />
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 For more information, FAQs may be found here: https://bit.ly/CEBfaqs

More International Flights in Cebu Pacific Air Starting August 1

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, gradually rebuilds its international flight network with the restart of flights betwee...

PLDT Home Gathers Pinoy Music Icons, Raises Over PHP 1 Million For Studs,Teachers

<a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/PLDT%20Home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PLDT Home</a> hosted a live fundraising concert on July 14 with Filipino Music icons such as Regine Velasquez-Alcasid alongside husband singer-songwriter Ogie, Martin Nievera, and Pops Fernandez, among others. Titled as “At Home with PLDT: No Learner Left Behind”, the concert raised over Php 1 Million worth of funds to help address the challenges of many students, teachers, and schools nationwide as they adapt to the new normal in education and online distance learning.<br />
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Led by the National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, the online concert gathered some of the country’s most talented and respected OPM legends. They were joined by musical theater artists 8 Taal Ensemble, Sheila Valderama, Yanah Laurel, Lara Maigue, Gabriela Pangilinan, Gian Magdangal, Arman Ferrer, Flord Tena, and David Ezra who sang songs full of hope and inspiration for the future.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">The #AtHomewithPLDT: No Learner Left Behind Benefit Concert is musically directed by National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab</span></td></tr>
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As many families face difficult situations due to the pandemic, the benefit concert has become a venue for Filipinos to show support for each other as they rediscover what really matters to them – their loved ones at home. With PLDT Home’s long-time commitment to make education and online learning accessible to more Filipinos, the country’s fastest home broadband continues to deliver the strongest and most reliable connections so that families can enjoy meaningful relationships and create an effective learning environment for children at home.”<br />
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During the free online concert, viewers enjoyed iconic songs and OPM hits such as Sa Piling Mo and Hanggang Ngayon sang by Ogie and Regine, and Pagdating ng Panahon by Martin and Pops. They also enjoyed covers of We are Family, You’ve Got A Friend, and Home - all of which are songs that evoke encouragement and hope to help everyone in these tough times. The concert will be uploaded for replay streaming on the PLDT Home’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.<br />
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The movement ‘No Learner Left Behind’ is a joint initiative by PLDT Home and PLDT-Smart Foundation which aims to make education accessible for all as the country promotes distance learning in the new normal. All funds raised from the concert will be donated for the benefit of students and teachers in far-flung communities, enabling them through broadband connectivity and maximize the use of technology as they continue their school activities from home.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Lara Maigue and Gian Magdangal performed a soulful rendition of “I’ll be There”</span></td></tr>
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A long-time advocate of quality education for Filipino children, PLDT Home has partnered with PLDT-Smart Foundation for the live fundraising concert aimed to enable educators, students, and schools by equipping them with internet and digital tools during the new normal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Musical theater leading ladies Sheila Valderama, Yanah Laurel, Lara Maigue, and Gab Pangilinan performed a rendition of “You’ve Got A Friend”</span></td></tr>
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Interested donors can continue to show support to the cause and donate through the PLDT-Smart Foundation, Inc.’s Paymaya and bank accounts, or Text DONATE<Space><Amount> and send to 3456.

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BPI : Digital Banking enabled the Rise of Hyperlocal entrepreneurs

The <a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/Covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> situation that forced the world to implement limited mobility and strict social distancing guidelines ushered the emergence of a vibrant hyperlocal market.<br />
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“<i>When we say hyperlocal, we’re talking about residents buying and selling products among and within their immediate communities,</i>” said Noel Santiago, Chief Digital Officer of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (<a href="https://www.bpi.com.ph/covid-19-service/bpi-digital-banking-enabled-the-rise-of-hyperlocal-entrepreneurs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BPI</a>).<br />
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Overnight, communities organized and created Facebook groups or Viber group chats for their respective neighborhoods where they could freely advertise home-baked bread and desserts, homecooked meals, fresh produce, seafood, and meats. They purposely kept the trade within the community to limit the entry of outsiders and simplify delivery and pick-up logistics.<br />
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Santiago noted that prior to the pandemic, more Filipinos preferred “kaliwaan” or cash-on-delivery(COD) payments when ordering online. The hyperlocal market saw a shift to mobile and online transfers as the preferred mode of payment.<br />
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“<i>Digital transfers are feasible because there’s a certain level of trust when you’re dealing with your neighbors. The temporary waiver of InstaPay fees for transfers to other banks, coupled with people’s wariness about touching cash that may have been handled by strangers, made digital banking a great enabler for hyperlocal trade,</i>” said Santiago.<br />
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<a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/BPI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BPI </a>customers appreciated being able to send and receive money transfers in real-time from the safety of their homes. Hyperlocal entrepreneurs particularly liked being able to easily track incoming payments on their phones or computers.<br />
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Santiago said that as mobility guidelines have become more relaxed, some of these hyperlocal entrepreneurs may want to expand their market beyond their immediate communities, which could give rise to the need for a modified mode of payment.<br />
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“<i>If you’re buying from a complete stranger, you may be wary about sending money in advance, because if you don’t get your item, you can’t have that reversed. This is why we’re looking for a digital solution to allow our clients to do COD transactions digitally,</i>” said Santiago.<br />
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Santiago said BPI is committed to providing its clients, especially the budding entrepreneurs, with the digital tools to help them thrive in the new normal. He said they are about to launch new features in the BPI Mobile app and BPI Online that will help clients customize their accounts and organize their transactions more easily.<br />
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“<i>Surviving and thriving in the new normal requires sound planning and adaptability. Having the right partners who can provide complementary ecosystems for these businesses, no matter how big or small, are incredibly important for their success,</i>” said Santiago.<br />
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How To Pay CEBECO Bills Online Using BPI?

Clients of Cebu Electric Cooperative Inc. I (CEBECO I) can now experience convenient and secure online payments through the company’s website through its partnerships with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).<br />
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“<i>We welcome CEBECO I as the latest addition to our growing roster of BPI’s partners on digital payments. With this, CEBECO I customers now have an option to pay their monthly bills online and in real-time from the comfort and safety of their home,</i>” said Noel Santiago, BPI Chief Digital Officer.<br />
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CEBECO I serves the Southern Cebu region, including Carcar City, and 17 municipalities as far as Santander, Samboan, and Oslob. BPI is its first digital banking partner. Customers who want to pay their electric bills via the CEBECO I website can now select BPI Online as their payment option. They just need to:<br />
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1. Login to the <a href="https://www.cebeco1.com.ph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CEBECO I website</a><br />
2. Click ‘<b>Bill Payment</b>’ on the right side of the website.<br />
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3. Select your account number and click ‘<b>Pay</b>’.<br />
4. Enter your BPI Online username and password.<br />
5. Select the BPI account you wish to deduct the reload and tap ‘<b>Pay</b>’.<br />
6. Enter the One Time PIN sent to your registered mobile number, and tap ‘<b>Proceed</b>’.<br />
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To use CEBECO’s new online payment facility, clients must be registered to BPI’s online banking. Clients may enroll through this <a href="https://online.bpi.com.ph/portalserver/onlinebanking/sign-in" target="_blank">link </a> or download the BPI Mobile app and tap “register now.”<br />
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“<i>Paying CEBECO services online using BPI unlocks a whole new range of digital services designed to make everyday banking needs easier, more secure, and accessible,</i>” said Santiago.  “<i>Furthermore, we have over 100 functionalities on BPI Online and the mobile app.  We enable our clients to transfer funds, pay bills, check their balances, and even load their prepaid accounts anytime, anywhere right on their smartphone.</i>”<br />
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PLDT partners with PBSP to provide food packs and vitamins in Malabon and Cebu

MANILA, Philippines – <a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/PLDT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PLDT </a>Inc. recently donated food supplies and vitamins to over 1,000 families in Cebu City and Malabon City adversely affected by the COVID-19 in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some families in Catmon, Malabon also receive food packs from PLDT.</td></tr>
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"Urban poor families are some of the most vulnerable at any given time, more so in this period of uncertainty and hardship. Thank you to PLDT for choosing to allocate its Motolite PBSP Balik-Baterya funds to support our COVID-19 campaign. The provision of food packs is incredibly important in minimizing the adverse impact of job losses and suspended economic activities. Our communities are grateful for PLDT's generosity and solidarity," said PBSP Deputy Executive Director Elvin Ivan Y. Uy.<br />
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Families in Brgy. Mambaling, Cebu City received food packs containing vegetables, crops, onion and garlic and canned goods. Condiments, germicidal soap, as well as Cebuano-translated info sheets about COVID-19 are also included in the food pack donations. In addition, 450 boxes of Vitamin C were also distributed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PLDT recently turns over food supply donations to some families in Brgy. Mambaling, Cebu.</td></tr>
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To support over 40 farmers and fellow farm laborers, all the vegetables were sourced locally from barangays Tabunan, Gaas and Sudlon 2 in Cebu.<br />
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In Malabon City, PLDT distributed food packs containing rice, eggs, dried fish, dressed chicken and vegetables to the indigent families surrounding Catmon Integrated School, which is among the beneficiaries of the Company's school-building programs. The families are from PBSP-assisted homeowners associations.<br />
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"PLDT recognizes the power of unity in these trying times, and we are truly grateful for our partnership with the PBSP as well as on-ground organizations in Cebu and Malabon, who enabled us to reach out and touch the lives of these families in need,” said PLDT Community Relations Head Katherine P. Diaz De Rivera.<br />
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PLDT’s donations were taken from its Balik-Baterya funds, PBSP’s institutional environmental program which involves the collection, proper recycling and selling of used acid-lead batteries to fund various corporate social responsibility projects. PLDT, as its pioneer supporter, remains to be the Program's top donor.<br />
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PLDT and PBSP's efforts to fight COVID-19 goes all the way back at the onset of the Enhanced Community Quarantine, when the Company donated P1M to the Bayanihan Musikahan, which was used to fund food packs for 1,300 families in various underprivileged communities in Metro Manila.<br />
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To know more about the efforts of the PLDT Group in beating the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit https://beta.pldt.com/covid19.

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ADVISORY: Cebu Pacific Air Flight Operations, June 2-4, 2020

<a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/cebu%20pacific%20air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cebu Pacific</a> and Cebgo will resume passenger flights on June 2, 2020, with a limited number of domestic flights. We will continue to work with the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), as well as other national and local government authorities, on the rules and requirements to resume commercial passenger flights between areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). <br />
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Flight schedule - June 2-4, 2020: <br />
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In Manila, all flights will depart and arrive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. <br />
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All International flights remain suspended from June 1 to 30, 2020. <br />
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We will provide updates on flight schedules from June 5-onwards. We will gradually build-up our domestic flight network, depending on market demand, quarantine restrictions and government regulations. <br />
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Leisure travel is not allowed, as per government guidelines. Guests must check guidelines from the IATF, and with the local governments of their origin and destination for the required documents. <br />
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In the meantime, CEB had been rolling out its guidelines for safe Contactless Flights, so guests will know what to expect before their trips.  <br />
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Contactless Flight guidelines include the wearing of masks, online check-in, being at the airport 3 hours before flight, counter closure of 1 hour before flight, maximum one hand-carry per person, contactless boarding procedures, and physical distancing.  <br />
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We have also increased safety measures, including extensive daily disinfection of aircraft, cleaning of airport passenger surfaces such as shuttle buses and bag drop counters, frontliners’ use of personal protective equipment, and rapid testing for cabin crew and pilots. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/CEBSafeTravel <br />
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CEB continues to offer flexible options for passengers affected by the flight cancellations from June 1-30, 2020.  <br />
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They may rebook their flight for travel within 3 months year; place the full cost of the ticket in a Travel Fund valid for one (1) year; or avail of a full refund. They may use the “Manage Booking” portal in the Cebu Pacific website (http://bit.ly/CEBmanageflight) to avail any of these options. For more information, FAQs may be found here: http://bit.ly/CEBRestartFAQs  <br />
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This is a developing situation and our restart operations may change as quarantine conditions evolve across our network. We may reduce or add flights depending on passenger demand and travel restrictions.  Please check our website and official social media accounts for updates.

ADVISORY: Cebu Pacific Air Flight Operations, June 2-4, 2020

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CEB intensifies sanitation protocols for flight restart Rolls out new Contactless Flights guidelines

Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) plans to implement new sanitation protocols and intensified preventive measures, as it prepares for the resumption of commercial passenger operations, following quarantine restrictions caused by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19). <br />
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All pilots and cabin crew will undergo rapid antibody tests before they are assigned to operate flights. All operating crew will don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on duty.  <br />
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All ground staff is likewise required to don PPEs while on duty. Cleaning and disinfection procedures have been ramped-up for all CEB facilities and equipment such as self-check-in kiosks, check-in, and bag drop counters, and shuttle buses. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers will be provided for all passengers and staff at the airport and inside the aircraft.<br />
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“We are implementing additional procedures to assure our passengers and give them the confidence to travel again. Rolling out ‘contactless flights’ will minimize face-to-face contact between our ground staff and our passengers and observe physical distancing,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience at Cebu Pacific.<br />
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CEB urges all passengers to check-in for flights online. They will also be required to hold their own boarding passes with the barcode facing the staff for scanning. Queues and boarding procedures will be managed according to physical distancing guidelines. All passengers will also be required to wear face masks upon entry at the airport terminal and for the duration of the flight.<br />
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All CEB aircraft will undergo extensive daily disinfection, which includes the misting of the cabin using a disinfectant approved for Airbus jets that are effective in eradicating viruses including the Novel Coronavirus. This process is aligned with International Air Transport Association guidelines and ensures that all surfaces (such as passenger seats, overhead bins, and cargo compartments) are covered and sanitized.<br />
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On top of thorough cleaning before and after operations for the day, all surfaces inside the lavatories--from the walls, sink, mirror, knobs, toilet bowl, and floors will be cleaned and disinfected in between flights. All lavatories will also be sanitized every 30 minutes during a flight.  <br />
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CEB’s fleet of Airbus jets is also equipped with High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestor (HEPA) filters that are capable of filtering microscopic bacteria and virus clusters, including the Novel CoronaVirus with 99.99% efficiency, similar to what is used in hospital operating rooms.<br />
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“We hope for our passengers’ understanding as we implement new measures for our restart. Please rest assured that we will continue to review these processes and continue to deliver the warm, friendly service Cebu Pacific is known for,” Iyog added.<br />
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CEB is planning to restart commercial operations after almost two months of temporary suspension.  The carrier may initially restart with a limited number of domestic flights.

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Megaworld Donates P60-Million Worth of Covid-19 Test Labs To Philippine Red Cross

<b><u>PRESS RELEASE </u></b><i style="text-align: justify;">MANILA, Philippines, April 21, 2020 – </i><span style="text-align: justify;">Andrew Tan-led Megaworld
Corporation has donated P60-million to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to set up
COVID-19 testing laboratories in Metro Manila.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The donation was used to purchase four (4) brand-new sets
of COVID-19 test laboratories. Each test laboratory has two RT-PCR (</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">reverse
transcription-polymerase chain reaction) machines, one (1) RNA machine that
speeds up the test capability of the laboratory, a medical lab freezer, and the bio-safety cabinet that protects samples from contamination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> “This will further
strengthen our government’s efforts in detecting COVID-19 cases so we can
really get to focus on them and prevent more people from being infected. The
Philippine Red Cross has the experience and capability to operate these testing
laboratories and we are confident that this project can greatly help in having
more people tested fast,” says Kevin Andrew L. Tan, chief strategy officer,
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10,000 COVID-19 tests every day. The results of each test sample may be released
within three hours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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continue to look for more projects and partnerships like this so we can further
help the government in saving lives and beat the virus,” adds Tan.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the past weeks, Megaworld, along with its subsidiaries, has been distributing
food and grocery bags to healthcare and border security frontliners around
Metro Manila and nearby provinces. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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personnel to and from hospitals in Metro Manila. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Its
socio-civic arm, Megaworld Foundation, also distributed face mask to various foundations
to protect the elderly and orphan beneficiaries. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Hotels, on the other hand, also distributed shower caps, toiletries like soaps
and shampoo, as well as personal protective equipment (PPEs) to various
hospitals and local government units around the country.  </span>

Megaworld Donates P60-Million Worth of Covid-19 Test Labs To Philippine Red Cross

PRESS RELEASE MANILA, Philippines, April 21, 2020 – Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corporation has donated P60-million to the Philippine Red Cros...

Cybersafe with BPI digital security features

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) encourages its clients to be more cyber-secure, and use the bank’s security features. With the enhanced community quarantine to contain the spread of COVID-19, BPI Chief Digital Officer Noel Santiago said more people now have adopted to digital ways of doing things. Digital banking helped people cope with the difficult situation, and are thus equipped to manage their finances.<br />
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“<i>This has become the new normal. We hope people would continue to appreciate and utilize the value of transacting via online and mobile apps, even after COVID-19,</i>” Santiago said.<br />
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Given the digital adoption, BPI puts great emphasis on providing a safe and secure banking experience for its clients.   Part of this is to regularly remind clients to be cybersafe, and be extra vigilant in protecting their information and accounts.<br />
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After all, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.<br />
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The bank has these security features in place:<br />
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<b><u>Activate Mobile Key</u></b><br />
BPI's Mobile Key is a secure alternative to the One-Time PIN (OTP). With the Mobile Key, you can authenticate transactions with biometrics. The Mobile Key allows you to do your bills payments, fund transfers to third parties, and InstaPay transfers safely and conveniently.<br />
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<b><u>Enable biometric login</u></b><br />
Make things private and personal when accessing your online banking account. Do this by using biometrics via the BPI Mobile app. With BPI’s “Set Fingerprint/Face ID Login” feature, you can have your mobile device scan your fingerprint (i.e., your thumb), or use the camera for facial recognition for secure access to your accounts.<br />
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<b><u>Link a device to your account</u></b><br />
One online account can be linked to one mobile device, providing you additional security. Plus transaction notifications are sent to this linked mobile device. Mobile Key will also work only on your linked device. When using the BPI Mobile app, link your trusted mobile phone, a device that only you should be using, to your account.<br />
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<b><u>Know how to use the One-Time PIN (OTP)</u></b><br />
For those not using mobile banking and have not activated Mobile Key, we’ve made your online banking experience safe through the One-Time PIN (OTP) sent via SMS. The OTP you receive is unique to a single transaction. Read the text message and you will find the transaction details, including the amount that you are about to transfer or pay. Once you enter the OTP, that means you have given your approval to process and complete the transaction. So read the message carefully and never share your OTP to anyone.<br />
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<b><u>Set up your notifications and alerts</u></b><br />
Turn on your email log-in notification. You can now keep track of your log-in activities. You will receive an email for every successful log-in to your account.  Hence, we encourage you to periodically review your e-mail messages.<br />
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We have also provided  the “last log in” date and time in the main menu of both Online and Mobile App page. This will allow you to know if somebody else has logged in your account. As a security habit, check the “last log in” every time you log in to BPI Online or BPI Mobile app.<br />
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Additional protection provided for you in the BPI Online accounts is the transaction confirmation email. Get notified via email for every successful transaction made using your account.<br />
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Finally, you may also activate BPI’s ATM Withdrawal Alerts. Receive email or SMS notifications whenever a certain amount is withdrawn from your account.<br />
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<b><u>Be more secure with Card Control Settings</u></b><br />
Manage your card usage and security via the Card Control Settings. By setting your maximum ATM withdrawal amounts, debit purchase limits, or allowing international access or not, you can control your threshold on security risk exposure. Through the card control feature, you can also temporarily block or unblock your card so no one can use your card but you.<br />
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Mr. Santiago said that while BPI enables clients to be cybersafe through these digital security features, clients have to remain vigilant.<br />
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“<i>We’re empowering our clients to be more secure. But again, we must also do our part.  We need to have a mindset of vigilance so that we don’t fall for scams.  We will never ask for confidential info via email, text messages, or phone calls. Most especially, we will never ask you to share with us your password or One-Time PIN. Remember that being cybersafe is everyone’s responsibility,</i>” said Santiago.<br />
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Cybersafe with BPI digital security features

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) encourages its clients to be more cyber-secure, and use the bank’s security features. With the enha...