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...

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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

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

<div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Recognized Among Best in the Industry, based on Outstanding 2019 Traveler Reviews</i></div> <br /> 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 /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gA0Uq2i45LU/XzDtJebY8mI/AAAAAAAAWC4/lhWZSEorLQwXBFxu5lqls7wNV_KTKssLACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/SavoyHotelManila_WinnersBadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gA0Uq2i45LU/XzDtJebY8mI/AAAAAAAAWC4/lhWZSEorLQwXBFxu5lqls7wNV_KTKssLACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/SavoyHotelManila_WinnersBadge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Both Hotels were likewise recipients of the Certificate of Excellence recognition last 2019.<br /> <br /> “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 /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtYppKyxj8M/XzDtRbd7zEI/AAAAAAAAWC8/jh5kOBQaVN86h_-axKIda4mgyyaTElJ_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/BelmontHotelManila_WinnersBadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtYppKyxj8M/XzDtRbd7zEI/AAAAAAAAWC8/jh5kOBQaVN86h_-axKIda4mgyyaTElJ_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/BelmontHotelManila_WinnersBadge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> 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 /> <br /> 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 /> <br /> “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...

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