How to Keep the Passion Alive in your Relationship?

Intimacy is an important part of every relationship. Besides the fact that it’s an activity that is sure to release dopamine, it’s something that allows you and your partner to develop a bond. For most couples, sex is an act of intimacy and a way to feel more secure. It’s an opportunity to show your partner love and affection.

Research shows that sex brings about many benefits in long-term relationships. It improves connection, bond, and relieves stress. It’s also a good activity to improve your physical body. A study in 2013 found that sex can also soothe headaches.

Sex compatibility is important. Two people in a relationship with different sex drives may affect each other’s love language. There are surveys that show that only 42% of women are truly satisfied with their partners. 4/5 women say size matters and while the world’s average male organ size is 5.2 inches, Filipino men have an average of 4.2 inches.

It’s always a good idea to keep the spark alive and keep things different once in a while. Whether or not your partner is gifted in that aspect, having an extra edge in size may translate to deeper satisfaction. If you’re looking for ways to keep the passion alive, Achilles Rise is a great find.

Achilles Rise is an FDA-approved, proprietary blended topical gel used for enhanced sexual activity and masculinity. It’s a cool gel emollient that is infused with concentrated maca extract and pepha tight – natural ingredients for male organ enlargement and vascular simulation.

Achilles Rise, paired with penile exercises, is the perfect weapon for the modern-day man to grow 4- 7cm extra within a few weeks. It’s also powered with Centella Asiatica extract to further boost libido and increase sexual pleasure.

Achilles Rise also promotes erection and added vigor, helping you perform your best in bed; as well as prepare your organ for Penile Lengthening Exercises – “Jelqing.” Jelqing exercises, done with Achilles, allow one to attain permanent gains in terms of organ enlargement. The Achilles Rise 50ml bottle retails at Php 899. The package itself comes with a manual on different Jelqing techniques for E-Z use.

So keep the spark alive. After a long day of work or at the end of the week, maybe it’s time to let off some steam and rekindle the romance. Perhaps, you haven’t had the talk about your sex life – what you enjoy doing in bed, how often should you do it, what else can you improve on? Now’s the time to ask and put more effort to satisfy each other!

Maybe you can treat him to some fancy dinner, bring out a bottle of wine, and a tube of Achilles Rise. Thank us later. It’s a win-win, anyway!

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Inoculation efforts for a safe and healthy work environment

Over 2,500 frontline personnel were vaccinated at Araneta City’s mega vaccination site, while Bellevue Bohol employees alongside hospitality frontliners of Panglao have undergone their first vaccine dose to ensure further safety of the tourists and their fellow employees.

  •  Araneta City front liners, lessees receive free COVID-19 jabs

Araneta City has strengthened its efforts to safeguard the public against COVID-19 as frontliners and merchant partners at the City of Firsts were included in Quezon City’s inoculation program at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Over 2,500 frontline personnel were vaccinated at Araneta City’s mega vaccination site, which was set up by the city government and the Araneta Group through the arrangements of J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF).

According to JAAF Executive Director Diane Romero, this is part of Araneta Group’s goal of providing a safe and healthy life, work, dine, shop, and play environment at the City of Firsts. With the whole community now receiving COVID-19 vaccines, we are assured that our people are protected and patrons can visit any Araneta City property with more ease.

Aside from the free vaccination, the Araneta Group continues to ensure the safety of customers, residents, employees, and personnel through regular sanitation and disinfection. Social distancing measures and other health and safety protocols continue to be strictly implemented. Individuals are still required to wear facemasks and face shields, and precautionary measures in entrances such as temperature checks, alcohol dispensers, and foot baths remain.

Shoppers and diners are also encouraged to utilize contactless payment modes and channels. One may pay over-the-counter using tap debit/credit cards or through QR mobile payment apps such as PayMaya and GCash.

Through JAAF, the Araneta Group also partnered with the city government to use the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the New Frontier Theater in its inoculation program for free. The same free use of Araneta City facilities was extended to Philippine Red Cross. A drive-through RT-PCR saliva testing conducted by the Philippine Red Cross is available in the Araneta City Busport.

Since the pandemic hit the country last year, the Araneta Group prioritized to make its businesses safe for its employees and customers with its slogan “Safety First at the City of Firsts”.

  • Bellevue Bohol employees get vaccinated against COVID-19

To help boost the recovery of the tourism industry and highlight the importance of vaccination to fight against the ongoing pandemic, the five-star resort in Bohol – The Bellevue Resort is stepping up its support for the government’s vaccination campaign by urging its employees and industry members to get vaccinated.

On Friday, June 18, 2021, The Bellevue Resort – Bohol hosted the country’s first vaccination drive for tourism frontline workers led by Governor Art Yap together with the Department of Health and the tourism industry stakeholders at the resort’s Pavilion, gearing for the province’s green zone concept for Panglao island to a trailblaze gradual reopening of international tourism. Stringent safety procedures and sanitation protocols were installed in the Pavilion as a vaccination site. The vaccines were allocated through the Department of Tourism under Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and approved by vaccine czar Carlito Galvez and testing czar Vince Dizon.

The Bellevue Resort’s Managing Director, Mr. Dustin Chan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the national and provincial government of Bohol for the momentous opportunity, encouraging tourism employees to get vaccinated, while remaining compliant to the government’s safety prevention protocols – primarily for their protection and assurance for a safe environment.

“Vaccination marks our first steps to winning this war against COVID-19, not only for the island of Bohol but for the whole tourism industry in the Philippines; including the industries behind it,” he added, during his virtual welcoming remarks.

Setting an example that the vaccines are safe, Mr. Doer Escoto, Resort Manager, and BAHRR Board Member was honored to be the first tourism frontliner inoculated with the Sputnik V vaccine. With the resort’s goal to attain herd immunity, 178 employees received their first dose of vaccine shots developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Institute. The second and final doses of the vaccine are scheduled for July 9 and 10, 2021.

The Bellevue Resort has been fully committed to heightening its safety measures by continuously implementing its regular COVID-19 testing and health monitoring for employees. The vaccination will add an extra layer of protection as part of its highest standards of hygiene protocols in place to ensure its employees and guests will have a secure and comfortable environment – creating a safe experience.

The luxury resort is one of the recipients of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp in the country. The WTTC Safe Travels stamp is the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp that will allow travelers to recognize establishments around the world that have adopted health and hygiene globally standardized protocols.

Bohol province is now open for leisure tourists of all ages from NCR Plus bubble subject to IATF, Government of Bohol, and Department of Tourism guidelines.

To learn more about the travel guidelines and The Bellevue Resort’s room packages, please visit its website at www.thebellevuebohol.com or send an email to reservations@thebellevuebohol.com.

The Bellevue Resort – Bohol is a luxury resort perched on the serene Doljo Beach in Panglao, Bohol.

For more information about the resort, visit www.thebellevue.com or call (038) 422-2222.

#AranetaCity #TheBellevueResortBohol #vaccinationprograms  #protection #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

Spreading love and faith in Pangasinan

The province of Pangasinan has a lot to offer than just its famed Hundred Islands. There is surely something for everyone to enjoy – from the crystal-clear waters of its many beaches and the freshest seafood to the awe-inspiring churches and heritage towns, Pangasinan is a well-loved tourist destination.

Thousands flock to the province annually, not only for tourism but also for a religious pilgrimage to several historical churches, particularly the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaog which houses the 17th-century ivory and silver image of the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus.

As the country reels from a global health crisis, Pangasinan has to adapt to the current situation.  Communication solutions have become God-sent as people cling to faith and family to help weather the pandemic.

Parishes have gone digital to live stream their eucharistic services to their congregation, but technology also comes with its own challenges.

Yung live streaming ng misa, nagfe-freeze video, hindi naman pwedeng hihinto kami sa pagmimisa. Tapos sabi ng mga parishioner namin, patalon-talon daw ang video na napapanood nila, hindi sila maka-focus sa misa, hindi nila maisa-puso kasi distracted sila sa problema ng mabagal na koneksyon,” said Rev. Fr. Allan V. Lopez (O.P.), Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Manaoag.

Even at home, families try to cope with the new normal. Video calls, for instance, allow Drs. Ana and Federico Peralta III to keep tabs on their three children who are all doctors stationed at different hospitals in Metro Manila.

Dr. Ana shares how important video calls have become to their own family: “Kapag nag-vi-video call kami ng mga anak namin, dahil nakikita namin sila online, hindi kami nag-iisip kung bumabagsak ba ang katawan sa hirap sa trabaho sa ospital o maysakit ba sila. Kaya nawawala yung agam-agam at parang katabi lang sila na kausap. Napapanatag kaming mag-asawa.”

Peralta family

 With the growing dependence on data-heavy technologies, Globe has stepped up to the plate for the public. To be able to provide the best service to its subscribers, Globe has been upgrading its cell towers in Pangasinan and other nearby provinces for faster and more stable 4G LTE service.

The improvement was immediate. Rev. Fr. Allan exclaimed: “Salamat at dumating din sa aming probinsiya ang 4G na ito. Kahit sa abroad malinaw na kaming mapapanood ng mga deboto. Pwedeng pwede kayong mag comment, mag type ng amen!

Even Drs. Ana and Federico Peralta III shared how the upgraded 4G LTE connection has improved the quality of their online connection. “4G pala yang hi-tech na sinabi na solusyon sa pagka-miss ko sa mga anak ko. Wala na akong kaba sa sitwasyon ng mga bagets. Proud na proud ako sa lakas ng loob at malasakit na ipinapakita ng mga anak ko sa bayan.

Joel Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Delivery, Network Technical Group assures the public, “We are bringing connectivity to everyone, especially to areas where a strong, reliable, and accessible internet can spell the difference between surviving and thriving. This is the new normal, and together we will triumph.”

To enjoy these improved services, customers in Pangasinan and other parts of the country who are still using old and slow 3G SIM cards must shift to the 5G-ready 4G LTE SIMs now.  Globe assures customers that their mobile numbers will be retained when they switch to the new technology. If quarantine protocols in their respective areas allow, customers can go to the nearest Globe Store to change their SIM cards for FREE.  For more information, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/help/mobile-internet/lte/faqs.html.

Customers are also encouraged to update their mobile devices to 4G LTE-capable ones and their handset firmware to the latest available on the system for a better mobile data experience.

Interested customers can inquire at Globe stores nationwide for affordable 5G-ready 4G/LTE capable mobile devices.

Globe reinforces its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 9 that highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.  The company also fully supports the 10 UN Global Compact principles and contributes to 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

#pangasinan #4GLTEcapable #digitalization #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

Take Wing to Peri-Peri’s New Grilled Wings

The new Peri-Peri Grilled Wings come hot off the grill – kissed by fire and coated in Peri-Peri’s signature sauces that allow the flavor to permeate through each piece of the wing. Create your own flavor adventure from mild, hot, and extra hot with Peri-Peri’s 9 signature sauces for an extra kick of taste that will surely make you come back for more!

Choose from 9 different flavors for your Grilled Wings– tour your tastebuds to South America with the creamy, tart, and subtly spicy Cajun Remoulade. If you fancy a sweet blend of Asian flavors, try Sweet Soy, Hoisin Sesame, Asian BBQ, and Sweet BBQ. Try the distinct Mesquite BBQ sauce for that smokey taste with a boost of chili. And if you like it spicy, they also have Garlic Brew, Chili Peppa, and Harissa Exotica sauces. The levels of spiciness go well with a cool and refreshing Peri-Peri’s House Blend Iced Tea.

 You can enjoy Peri-Peri’s Grilled Wings either Solo at P249 (6 pcs, 1 flavor), Duo at P399 (10 pcs, 2 flavors), or To Share at P599 (16 pcs, 4 flavors). Have them anytime for your me-time or when you’re with family or friends.

#LetYourFlavorAdventureBegin for your taste buds and #exPERIenceflavors in Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Grill with more than 40 branches in Metro and Mega Manila. You may also order from their website www.periperichicken.ph and get a chance for free offers, or order through easy-to-remember hotline 7374-7374 (PERI-PERI). Like and follow our social media accounts: www.facebook.com/PeriPeriCharcoalChicken and https://www.instagram.com/pericharcoalph/ to get updated with more announcements.

 #LetYourFlavorAdventureBegin #exPERIenceflavors #newgrilledwings #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

New flavorful delights for your daily Subway cravings

For a limited time offer up to August 31, 2021, Subway’s Flavorful Delights, the New Chicken Mosaic in Spicy BBQ Sauce, and Chipotle Cheesesteak will surely bring a whole range of color and excitement for your daily Subway cravings!

For only Php 145 in 6-inch ala carte, enjoy our New Chicken Mosaic in Spicy BBQ Sauce! If you love a bit of heat to bite the back of your throat and a tinge of sweetness to go with the flavor, then this sub is just for you! Also available in footlong for only Php280 and in other carriers like the wrap for Php155.

We also have for only Php 165 in 6-inch ala carte, a delicious mouthwatering steak and cheese sandwich with our Chipotle Cheesesteak! Like any other standard subs which contain American cheese, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, and jalapeños, this flavorful sub is dressed with a smoky Chipotle Southwest sauce on top of a freshly baked crunch bread. It’s full-filling as a sandwich. Also available in footlong for only Php320 and in other carriers like the wrap for Php175.

And to make it a meal with a 16oz drink and a cookie, enjoy the New Chicken Mosaic in Spicy BBQ sauce and the Chipotle Cheesesteak for an add-on price of Php70 in all sizes and wraps.

  • Enjoy the fresh new flavors at home by ordering through messenger “Botty.”

As you STAY SAFE AT HOME, you can enjoy your favorite subs and our new Flavorful Delights through FB Messenger ordering for delivery.  Delight yourself and your friends & family with Subway’s delicious and freshly made subs and wraps at the safety and comfort of your homes through delivery via FB Messenger “Botty”.

Also available in other delivery platforms via GrabFood & FoodPanda.

#SubwaysFlavorfulDelights, #NewChickenMosaicinSpicyBBQSauce #ChipotleCheesesteak #Subwaycravings #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

Former President “Noynoy” Aquino passes away

Former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has passed away this morning, June 24, due to renal disease secondary to diabetes. He was 61.
Aquino served as the 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines from June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016. He was the only son of late former president Corazon C. Aquino and late former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.
Aquino will be remembered as “a simple public servant,” who committed his life to serve his country and his people.
Rest in peace, Mr. President.
(Photo courtesy of Noynoy FB Page)

 

 

 

Jodi Sta. Maria knows what she wants and is serious about her job

“It’s rare that one is given a chance to be in show business. Work hard and make the most of it because you are not going to be in the limelight forever,” Jodi said.

Launched via a soft drink commercial, Jodi Santamaria, popularly known by her screen name Jodi Sta. Maria is steadily trekking a viable career in show business.

It might be fate which brought Jodi her chance to act on TV and the movies. She was discovered by a talent scout while eating in a fast-food restaurant in Buendia. And the rest is history.

In spite of her busy showbiz career, Jodi still leads a normal life by finishing her studies. She’s aware that showbiz is not a permanent job, and would be nice to have a fallback when she decides to retire from show business. Recently, she graduated from college at Southville International School with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the age of 39. “Remember, it’s never too late, and you are never too old to reach your stars,” she posted on Instagram.

Courtesy @ jodistamaria on Instagram

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In person, Jodi exudes confidence and cheerfulness, a window to her positive outlook in life. Jodie Chrissie Sta. Maria, in real life, is the youngest of two siblings. She grew up in Cabrera, Pasay.

She keeps her svelte figure by working out “whenever she feels like it.” If she couldn’t go to the gym she just does sit-ups at home to maintain a flat tummy. She looks blooming these days, reflective of her happy personal life. At present, Jodi’s boyfriend is actor Raymart Santiago.

Courtesy @ jodistamaria on Instagram

As a single parent, she’s a proud mom to son Thirdy from her past relationship with Pampi Lacson, son of Senator Panfilo Lacson.

Jodi intimates that she has come this far because she knows what she wants and she’s serious about her job. “It’s rare that one is given a chance to be in show business. Work hard and make the most of it because you are not going to be in the limelight forever,” she said from a previous interview.

Photo courtesy: @ jodistamaria on Instagram

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Harvest Hotel: Your hotel of choice in Cabanatuan City

For travel to be delightful, one must have a good place to stay time and again. Whenever I feel like going out of town, my favorite staycation would always be at the Harvest Hotel, the only modern 4-star hotel located in the center of Cabanatuan City.

Whether you’re going away on a family vacation, a short getaway, or a business trip, you can definitely have a pleasant stay here for many good reasons. Recent reviews from guests and visitors support this encouraging feedback. Harvest has now become the hotel of choice in Cabanatuan City for business and leisure travelers, as well as, for the local residents who prefer to hold their social events and business functions here.

Photo from Gorospe FB page
Harvest GM Lou Bermejo Gorospe (Photo from the FB Page of Ms. Gorospe)

Harvest Hotel General Manager, Lou Bermejo Gorospe feels thankful and inspired to hear positive reviews from hotel guests. “The reviews range from being satisfied on how the hotel staff attended to them, having comfortable rooms, beds, pillows, room interior; bathroom fixtures, and personal care sets; to good food and value for money. Guests remarked that Harvest is stunning for the price,” Gorospe happily shares. “Guests are immediately impressed with just about everything!”

GM Gorospe (center) with her entire team.

Part of the entire delightful experience is the people who make up the Harvest Hotel team.  “We make sure we carry out our Corporate Core Values in our daily work,” says the lady General Manager.

They uphold such values on Innovation, Integrity, Service, Passion, and Teamwork that make them a cut above the rest of the hotels in Cabanatuan City.  “Our hotel standard is no less than to provide our valued guests with exceptional care and top-notch products and facilities.”

Superb accommodation

One thing that you will definitely appreciate while on a staycation at Harvest Hotel is its cozy, clean and comfortable air-conditioned rooms – totaling 81 well-appointed rooms. Each room feature beds that are composed of good quality mattresses and beddings for a restful sleep, an LCD cable television, a bathroom with a hot and cold shower, a medium-sized working desk with a telephone, a minibar, an electronic safe, a coffee and tea making facility, iron and ironing board and fast broadband internet connection – everything that will make your stay truly delightful.

Guests can choose from room categories such as Standard Twins, Standard Queens, Executive Suites, Loft 1 and 2. The Standard Twin Room is the basic room category and it comprises the majority of the total room inventory of the Hotel. This 29-square meter room comes with two (2) single beds, a bathroom with shower, a working table, LCD cable TV, a coffee/tea making facility, an in-room safe, and a mini-bar.

The Standard Queen room is also a 29-sqm room with one queen bed, a bathroom with a shower, a working table, an LCD cable TV, a coffee/tea making facility, an in-room safe, and a mini-bar.

Next to the Standard Room is the Suite Room which boasts of a 38-square meter space that comes with one queen bed, a bathroom with a shower, a working table, an LCD cable TV, a coffee/tea making facility, an in-room safe, and a mini-bar.

The best room of Harvest Hotel is the Loft located on the topmost floor. This 67-square meter consists of two floors with a separate living area, dining space, and a king-sized bed, and a bathroom. These are best for honeymooners, couples, and family guests.

For an uninterrupted workout, you can still sweat it out at the fitness gym located on the third floor. It offers the latest and complete gym equipment.

For guests looking for a venue for their events and meetings can consider the hotel Ballroom that is convertible into two function rooms. Ballroom A can occupy 130 persons, while Ballroom B, 70 persons. The whole Ballroom can accommodate 200 person sit-down, 300 cocktail, and 350 theatre types.

Satisfying Dining Experience

Aside from the comfortable rooms, one can always look forward to the delicious food being served at Café Ecija Restaurant and Bar, located in the lobby. It is ready to serve a sumptuous buffet for breakfast and an all-day a la carte menu every day featuring Filipino and international dishes. It has a 76-seating capacity and is open to in-house guests and walk-in diners daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. An outdoor swimming pool is just right outside Café Ecija.

Chef Lester Bergado

During our visit, Chef  Lester Bergado, the affable in-house chef of Harvest Hotel happily served to us the dishes he prepared for our photoshoot. He shared that they have added more Pinoy comfort food to the menu. Aside from the regular Salmon Head Sa Miso and Hipon sa Kamatis, additional dishes are the all-time favorites, such as Kare-Kare, Caldereta, Pininyahang Manok, Pork Lechon and Harvest Sinigang Beef Buko.

The Experience team was also lucky to have tasted the Friday Feast of the World Buffet with choices ranging from salad, cold and hot appetizer, soup, grilled, hot dishes, and dessert. For the salad, they served Mixed Green Salad with Croutons, Parmesan, corn kernels, tomato, Onion, Cucumber, Capsicum, and Bacon. For the dressing, choices were Caesar, Thousand Island, and Italian Dressing.

Cold and hot appetizers were Assorted Maki Rolls and Mixed Cold Cuts; Crispy Pork Belly infused in Chili jam and Eggplant Parmigiana with Cheese Sauce. For the soup, it felt calming to have tried Seafood Shabu-Shabu and Tuscan Tomato Soup. From the carving station, we surely tried the Slow Roasted Beef Short Plate with Wild Mushroom Sauce; and the grilled Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish, and Sausage. Happy tummy, indeed!

For hot dishes, they served Asian Beef Kofta in Sour Cream Sauce, Hainanese Chicken, my favorite Phad Thai, and Shanghai Fried Rice. For the Western offering, they prepared Pork Escalope with Peppercorn Sauce, Seafood Gnocchi, Vegetable Polonaise, and Mushroom Risotto Rice.

Choices for dessert vary from Crème Brule Shots, Panacotta Shots, Chocolate Bar. There were also Marshmallows, Breadsticks and Wafer stick at the Chocolate Fountain Station.

Our gastronomic experience didn’t end at the buffet station. There were also additional plated dishes served for our feature and consumption. We tried BBQ Baby Back Ribs, a Texas-style smoked BBQ baby back ribs served with buttered corn, coleslaw, and French fries. Followed by Beef Kare-Kare, slow-cooked ox tripe, beef chunks, and tropical vegetables simmered in Filipino-style peanut sauce served with famous bagoong. For the beverage, they offered us to try the Harvest Potion and Winty Citrus Dew.

Harvest Potion and Winty Citrus Dew

I had a fill of Adobong Pusit, a Classic Filipino Adobo dish where sliced squid is cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onion, and tomatoes. I must say this was my favorite from among the dishes served to us. I always crave Adobong Pusit since this is seldom prepared at home.

The writer in one of the cozy rooms at Harvest

The Seafood and Aubergine Salad in Turmeric and Cider Reduction, was by far, what Chef Lester has recommended. Seeing the assorted fresh lettuce, grilled seafood, and aubergine with reduction of turmeric and cider vinegar in an ensemble made it an irresistible dish to try. 

As a finale, one not to miss the appetizing desserts – a choice of Choco Cream Cake, a Black Forest cake filled with chocolate ganache; and Sans rival, a layered meringue cake with buttercream and chopped cashew nuts.

All in all, it was a satisfying hotel experience made truly special by meeting the hotel owners themselves while enjoying the night away with friends. The team even had a jamming session with Leo Pisces Duo’s band playing that night.

(For more information about Harvest Hotel, please contact: T:(044) 9508888 M: (+63) 917-539-6125  or E: info@theharvesthotel.com. Please visit its website at:  www.theharvesthotel.com  and Like them on Facebook)

Reposted from Experience Travel and Living magazine. Photos By Renjie Tolentino

Travel associations appeal for more support for the tourism industry

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) and other travel groups are seeking more assistance from the Department of Tourism.

In a letter to the DOT, the PTAA noted “ongoing financial challenges and impact to business” from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are one with the department’s endeavor towards recovery and to support businesses severely hit by the continuing coronavirus disease,” PTAA President Michelle Taylan wrote in the letter addressed to DOT Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

The travel association is requesting further assistance from state insurers like the Social Security System, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG in maximizing the availment of benefits for PTAA members and other stakeholders in the travel industry who may currently be suffering from financial constraints due to either limited or shuttered business.

The group also seeks discounted lifeline packages for other recurring monthly bills that need to be settled while on an operation. This includes utilities and telecommunication payment dues.

“You can just imagine the financial burden of having to pay off these otherwise usual items, without actual income,” Taylan said. “We are hoping to give tourism industry workers a bit of relief kahit sa simpleng mga bayarin kada buwan.”

The PTAA launched its “Bills Support Care” campaign, taking inspiration from the various community pantries being set up in different parts of the country.

The PTAA launched its “Bills Support Care” campaign, taking inspiration from the various community pantries being set up in different parts of the country.

The association expects momentum for the tourism industry to take off following the vaccination of the A4 priority group which includes tourism workers.

“We see some silver lining as vaccination of economic frontliners begin. It would just be a matter of time until we see the tourism boom again. But until such time, we hope to provide whatever help we can to ailing businesses,” Taylan said.

Leisure travel to and from the NCR Plus to areas under more relaxed restrictions or those in modified general community quarantine has been allowed but limited to point-to-point travel.

Travelers aged below 18 years old and those older than 65 must present a negative RT-PCR test result. Swab test requirements of those in-between age groups will depend on their destination’s local government unit protocol.

Aside from the PTAA and TCP, other travel associations like the PATA, NAITAS, QCTAA, PATS, ALTTA, ATTAP, ATTA, BAPTTA, BATFOI, BITATOA, BSTA, BOSZTAA, CTTA, DTAA, ITATOA, NEATOP, PTOTAA, QuePATTA, TATToO, R1TTA, and the RTAA join the call to seek assistance for travel and tourism workers gravely affected this pandemic.

Featured photo: PTAA President Michelle Taylan

#tourismindustry #appeal #support #travelindustry #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

 

 

Stress free laundry days with these washer and dryer lineup

With a busy and ever-changing lifestyle, laundry time is an important errand that is easy to miss due to the demands of work and everyday life. Now that the rainy season is here and the chances of having bad weather is bigger, it has become every person’s nightmare when there’s barely any sun or limited space to dry the clothes. But with the help of Samsung’s washing or drying machines, any laundry chore can be adapted to fit those with a fast-paced lifestyle and different clothing care needs.

  • For hassle-free and personalized washing. Doing laundry for different types of clothes or other home furnishings (such as beddings or curtains) can be an overwhelming task especially when managing home chores all at once. For first-timers most especially, navigating the washing or drying machine can be difficult to even think about because of its complexities.

To make the laundry hassle-free and efficient, the Washer Dryer Front Load Combo’s (WD75T554DBE) AI Control feature familiarizes itself with user preferences and combines that knowledge to provide automatic suggestions of wash cycles on its display. This feature also gives updates on the washing status of a certain cycle. Forgot to put clothes that need washing? This washer-dryer has an AddWash™ feature that lets extra clothing or detergent get added into the wash cycle or allows to pop in hand-washed clothes in the cycle to spin dry

  •     For stubborn stains. One of the most tiresome parts of doing laundry is cleaning out stubborn stains that just won’t go away easily. Stains are unavoidable even when really careful. But with most people attending to their laundry chores once or twice a week due to their busy work schedule, prolonged stains can become a bit difficult to remove.

Using the Front Load Washer (WW75T554DTT)’s Eco Bubble™ technology, detergent is turned into soft bubbles allowing for faster penetration to remove dirt easily even in cold water—all these while saving energy and protecting the texture and color of the fabric.

  • For delicate fabrics. Anyone who is meticulous with the care of their fabrics would be hesitant to use an actual dryer to dry out their delicate clothes. But with the country’s unpredictable rainy weather, it’s hard to air out clothes properly to ensure fresh smelling clothes. The Front Load Dryer (DV80T5220TT)’s OptimalDry feature uses a temperature sensor and monitors the humidity level to prevent clothing from absorbing too much heat to ensure that it won’t be damaged. Additionally, the dryer’s AI Control can help in remembering drying habits and suggest cycles while the Heat Pump Technology gently dries the clothes without using too much electricity to get the job done.

 

  • For busy multi-taskers. To maximize time while attending to other household tasks, users can remotely control the laundry settings of the Front Load Washer (WW75T554DTT ), Front Load Dryer (DV80T5220TT), and Washer Dryer Front Load Combo (WD75T554DBE) by using a smartphone with the SmartThings app. Using this app, get notifications once the cycle is done, never skip laundry chores with the Laundry Planner function, and check recommended wash cycles with the Laundry Recipe for a truly personalized laundry experience.

Make laundry days stress free and convenient by availing these washing machine bundles with the Samsung Digital Appliances Cool Summer Bundles Sale:

  • 5kg Wash, 5.0kg Dry Front Load Combo + 60 sqm Air Purifier for only P63,711
    • Save P18,279
  • 5kg Front Load Washer + 8.0kg Front Load Dryer for only P71,510
    • Save P17,480

With this promo, Samsung Digital Appliances is offering up to 30% off on individual appliances and even bigger savings on bundles until June 30, 2021! Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and samsung.com/ph/cool-summer-bundles to know more about this promo and other participating products.

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