Richmonde Hotel Ortigas celebrates 25 years with sterling offers

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Since it opened its doors in 1999, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas has been committed to providing its guests with delightful service and value-for-money offerings to create exceptional moments that turn into treasured memories. This year, this pioneering hotel in the heart of Ortigas Center celebrates a quarter of a century’s worth of meaningful experiences with exciting promotions to thank its valued patrons for their unwavering support over the years.

A Timeless Stay.

In commemoration of its 25th anniversary, Richmonde presents its loyal guests with 25% off on a special room package that includes the essentials for a comfortable stay. Room rates start at just PhP 5,000nett, discounted from PhP 6,800nett, and includes breakfast buffet for two persons, free upgrade to the next room category for Superior and Deluxe Room bookings (subject to availability), a box of Richmonde’s signature mini ensaymadas, an exclusive anniversary souvenir, 25% off on food and beverage orders, 25% off on in-room massage services, and complimentary use of the hotel’s gym and heated indoor pool. Available only for stays until March 31, 2024, this promotional room package provides the perfect opportunity to create new memories at an extraordinary value.

Classic Bar Chow & Drink Sets at The Exchange.

Toast to 25 years of good times through the years at The Exchange with a collection of tasty bar bites, ice-cold brews, and delicious cocktails perfect for sharing during nights out with friends. The first of the classic set consists of pica-pica favorites—sisig Kapangpangan, tokwa’t baboy, kropek, and six bottles of San Miguel Light, San Miguel Pale Pilsen, or Smirnoff Mule. The second set is composed of pub grub best-sellers, namely queso fundido, pulled pork quesadilla, house-made potato chips, and three glasses of featured cocktails. Each set is good for two to three persons and is priced at just PhP 1,999nett. Available only on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays this March, except during Holy Week.

Savory Sterling Sets at Richmonde Café.

No celebration is complete without the joy of dining. As Richmonde turns silver, the hotel’s all-day restaurant introduces a carefully curated delectable set meal that’s great for those team lunches with colleagues, dinner meetups with friends, and dining out with the family. Designed for groups of three, these sets that come complete with starter, two entrées, dessert, and coffee or tea, offer wonderful comfort food choices at a discounted price of PhP 1,999nett per set.

Those craving for Pinoy dishes can order the set of Richmonde’s crowd favorites that include fresh lumpia, oxtail kare-kare, lechon kawali, and saba con yelo. The family-friendly set of chicken alfredo pizza, two pasta dishes (choice of prawns aglio olio, Bolognese or cacio e pepe), Richmonde fried chicken, and Richmonde chocolate cake will delight the kids and the young-at-heart. For a taste of Asian flavors, the set with Thai beef salad, lemongrass chicken, BBQ pork spareribs with herb potatoes, and chilled mango and matcha cheesecake will surely hit the spot. The Sterling Sets are available everyday until March 31, 2024 and may also be ordered for in-room dining.

The 25-year milestone of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a culmination of not just the hard work, dedication, and determination of its management and staff, but more importantly the relationships forged with guests through the years. “This celebration is not about our hotel’s legacy but about our appreciation to our loyal clients and guests who have become like family to us,” said Jorold Montelibano, General Manager of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas. “Our journey to where we are now has been more significant and rewarding with the support from our esteemed guests and the community. As our way of extending our heartfelt gratitude, we invite everyone to take advantage of these special offers and join us in celebrating this momentous occasion and more years of creating enriching experiences.”

For bookings and inquiries, call Richmonde Hotel Ortigas at (632) 8638 7777 or email stay@richmondeortigas.com. You may also call or message via mobile/Viber 0917 859 7914 (Room Reservations) and 0917 534 4352 (Richmonde Café). For online bookings with instant confirmation, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph.

As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.

Have your staycation celebrations and festive buffets at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

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With a location that’s right in the center of the metro’s vibrant Eastwood City township, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the perfect venue for your Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Experience convenience, excitement, and the unmistakable festive mood this season brings when you book a holiday stay or relish a sumptuous feast at the hotel. And with the hotel’s refreshed look at the lobby, sparkling Christmas ornaments, and friendly staff, your Richmonde Christmas will definitely be jolly!

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel lets you celebrate the season with a staycation on Christmas Eve at rates starting at PhP 7,500 nett and on New Year’s Eve at rates from PhP 9,600 nett.

Have a wonderful time with an array of awesome room offers for your holiday break. On December 24 & 25, 2022, rates start at PhP 7,500 nett and come with a delightful breakfast buffet for two. To include a filling Noche Buena buffet good for two at Eastwood Café+Bar, book the Christmas Eve Room Package, valid only on December 24, which starts at PhP 10,500 nett, inclusive also of a special breakfast buffet for two.

Eastwood is the place to be on December 31st and you can have a stylish welcome to 2023 with the New Year’s Eve Room Packages at rates starting at PhP 9,600 nett inclusive of brunch buffet for two, and PhP 12,600 nett for a night of revelry with two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party and buffet brunch for two.

Delight in the refreshed interiors of the hotel’s lobby when you stay for the holidays.

After all the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s time for some rest and relaxation before buckling down to work. For your extended holiday from January 1 to 15, 2023, rates start at PhP 4,950 nett with breakfast buffet for two. All room and package rates are inclusive of taxes, Wi-Fi access, complimentary use of the pool, and parking for one vehicle (first come, first served basis).

The cozy interiors of Eastwood Café+Bar where the Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet will be served.

Indulge in fabulous banquets to celebrate the season and make your table reservation now to delight in the mouthwatering dishes specially prepared by Executive Chef Victor Barangan and his talented kitchen team. On Christmas Eve, feast your eyes, ears, and palate on the special spread highlighted by lechon roast, pork muscovado ham, beef short plate, Swedish meatballs with truffles, baked scallops, savory bonbons, and so much more, with live cello music in the background, at a rate of PhP 1,999 nett that comes with bottomless iced tea, coffee or tea, and a glass of red or white wine. The Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet is served from 6pm to 9pm on December 24th.

Bid 2022 adieu with a fun blast from the past at the Rockin’ Retro New Year’s Eve Countdown Party happening at the hotel lobby from 9pm to 12mn on December 31st. For only Php1,799 nett, revel in flowing drinks and a filling international-themed cocktail buffet featuring Chinese (sharks fin, lechon Macao, siomai, spring rolls, butchi), Japanese (tuna & salmon sashimi, oyster iburi, dragon roll), Western (beef sliders, chicken wings, sausages, chicken & waffles, shrimp cocktail), South American (birria tacos, Peruvian chicken, tostones, ceviche), Spanish (chorizo pardon, gambas, salpicao, boquerones, queso), and Korean (kalbi rice balls, tteokbokki, soy peanuts) cuisines. Sweet tooths will have their fill, too, of assorted luscious cakes. Drink all the sodas, house cocktails, and local beer as you can while you dance the night away to all-time favorite throwback music performed live by the Brown Soul Band. At the strike of 12mn, toast to the new year with a glass of sparkling wine.

Muscovado Ham at the Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet priced at PhP 1,999 nett, with bottomless iced tea and glass of wine 

Shrimp Cocktail at the International-themed Cocktail Buffet of the Rockin’ Retro Countdown Party

Drink-all-you-can cocktails and local beer at the Rockin’ Retro Countdown Party for only PhP 1,799 nett per ticket

After a night of partying, keep the merriment going with a hearty New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet, served at the Ballroom from 10am to 2pm for only Php1,550nett. Set the tone for prosperity and abundance in 2023 with a bountiful buffet loaded with turkey ham, honey bacon slab, lechon baka, sausage patties, baked oysters, salmon coulibiac, and pancakes, eggs, and taho at the live stations. Drinks include coffee, tea, hot & cold chocolate, chilled juice, iced tea, and winter coffee latte.

Kids certainly can’t be left out of the celebrations this season. All buffet offers are free for children 5 years old while children 6 to 12 years old get 50% discount on the full price.

For inquiries and bookings, call (632) 8570 7777 / (63) 917 531 6867 or email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com. For table reservations, call (63) 917 821 0333 or send a message via Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s official Facebook page.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila. For more information on Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @EastwoodRichmondeHotel on Facebook and Instagram.

Richmonde Hotel Ortigas Celebrates Christmastime in the City

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Silver bells will soon be ringing and there’s already that feeling of Christmas in the air. Yes, the most wonderful time of the year is here and Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is celebrating with room accommodations, buffet feasts, and a year-end party to make your holidays merry.

Enjoy a relaxing haven right in the heart of Ortigas Center and get your shopping done at any of the nearby shopping malls or recharge after all the holiday hustle and bustle. Richmonde offers value-for-money holiday room rates for bookings until January 14, 2023 (except December 24 & 31), starting at PhP 3,600 nett (room only) and PhP 4,200 nett (with breakfast for two) for stays from Sunday to Thursday; and PhP 3,800 nett (room only) and PhP 4,400 nett (with breakfast for two) for Friday and Saturday stays.

Deluxe Twin Room & Heated Indoor Pool

Rates for holiday stays start at PhP 3,600 nett (weekdays) & PhP 3,800 nett (weekends).

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve packages available.

On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, you can celebrate with a comfortable and convenient city staycation complete with sumptuous buffets and fun activities for an awesome holiday experience at amazing deals. Your Christmas stay on December 24th can come with breakfast buffet for two at PhP 4,500 nett, or breakfast plus Christmas Eve Dinner Buffer for two at PhP 6,500 nett. 

For your prelude to the new year, December 31 rates start at PhP 4,800 nett with breakfast buffet for two; PhP 6,600 nett with breakfast for two and two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party; PhP 7,500 nett with breakfast and New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet for two; and PhP 8,800 nett to get the full New Year’s Eve package—breakfast buffet, New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet, and Countdown Party tickets for two. 

All in-house guests during the Yuletide season also get 15% discount on food & beverage orders from Room Service, and complimentary access to the holiday happenings in the hotel during the weekends of December like the Christmas Choco Corner where complimentary cups of hot chocolate drink will be served, and Chill at the Pool where you can make a splash at the heated indoor pool and drink free ice-cold lemonade. A Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Mass will also be held in the hotel’s 3/F function room on December 25 and 31 at 10:30am for the convenience of our Catholic guests.

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Richmonde Café is at Php 1,595 nett.

Invite family and friends to Richmonde Café on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to bond over the dazzling Noche Buena and Media Noche feasts featuring traditional holiday fare like porchetta, paella Valenciana, churros con tsokolate, braised beef brisket, seafood kebab, crème brulee, and many more. The Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet is priced at PhP 1,595 nett and will be served from 6pm to 10pm.

Give 2023 a hearty welcome with the generous gourmet indulgences at the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Buffet and glitzy cocktails at the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at the hotel lobby. The dinner buffet is priced at PhP 1,880 nett per person while tickets to the countdown bash are priced at PhP 1,280 nett each, inclusive of three drinks, a cocktail buffet, party favors, a glass of sparkling wine at the countdown, and live band performance. To make it a total celebration to remember, New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet and Countdown Bundle is available at a special discounted rate of just PhP 2,550 nett.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Buffet at Richmonde Café is at PhP 1,880 nett.

Tickets to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party happening at the lobby is priced at PhP 1,280 nett.

Spend the last hours of 2022 and welcome 2023 at Richmonde with the New Year’s Eve Dinner and Countdown Bundle for only PhP 2,550 nett.

Recover from a night of partying with the hearty New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet at Richmonde Café on January 1st from 6am to 10am for PhP 980 nett. Children 6 to 12 years old get 50% off on all buffets while toddlers 5 years old and below eat for free.

For inquiries, table reservations, and countdown ticket purchases, call (632) 8638-7777, SMS or Viber (63) 917 534 4352, email fbsup@richmondeortigas.com, or message @Richmonde Hotel Ortigas on Facebook and Instagram.

As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. 

For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.

Work Week Enders at Richmonde's The Exchange

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If your work week is constantly hectic, then you need to end it right by having a night or two of unabashed good time. Give yourself a well-earned pat on the back and get some after-office perks as Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ bar lounge reopens its doors to welcome back the city’s busy workforce. Every Thursday and Friday, The Exchange creates a fun hotspot where you can let your hair down, reminisce the good ol’ times, and even let your singing fantasies come true!

All eyes will be on stage as The Exchange holds Thursday Jamming Night and Friday Retro Replay with resident pianist Bobbet Bernades and ‘80s cover band, Big Bash Band, respectively.

Celebrate the almost-weekend with your pals at The Exchange’s Thursday Jamming Night with the bar’s resident pianist, Bobbet Bernades, and take your karaoke sessions to the next level. From 7:00pm to 10:30pm, sing your heart out on stage and take the spotlight with live piano accompaniment or cheer on your lounge-singer-wannabe friend. From acoustic sounds and bossa nova vibes to pop tunes and standard ballads, wow the crowd with your wide range of repertoire.

Relive and rediscover the smash hits of the 70’s and ‘80s as The Exchange’s resident crowd-drawer make its long-awaited a comeback. The Big Bash Band resumes its live performances at the Friday Retro Replay all Fridays of August and September. At no cover charge or minimum consumption, The Exchange will transport you in time as you groove to the band’s infectious beats from upbeat disco, funky pop, and hip new wave songs. The throwback tunes continue all throughout the night with cool remixes and vintage MTVs for an old-school kind of night.

Just a few of the must-try bar chow at The Exchange:  Queso Fundido, Onion Rings, Moules Marineres, and Caroline Pulled Pork Pizza.

Queso Fundido

Onion Rings

Moules Marineres

Caroline Pulled Pork Pizza.

And as you enjoy the bar’s entertainment, get your fix of bottomless fun with drink-all-you-can offers. Happy Hour, available from 6pm to 9pm, gives you limitless orders of local beers and select cocktails, served with chips, crackers, and nuts, for only PhP 850 nett. Wine lovers also get a treat with Unli Pours of house red and white wine for two (2) consecutive hours at PhP 800 nett.

End the week with bottomless fun at The Exchange: Drink-all-you-can Happy Hour from 6pm to 9pm for PhP 850nett and Unli Wine Pours for 2 hours straight for PhP 800 nett.

Complementing your drinks is The Exchange’s bar chow choices which consist of a mix of all-time faves like the classic sisig kapampangan (pork mask, chicken liver, citric acid, chilies, sea salt), sinugba (cured marlin, grilled pork belly, pinakurat, red onions), the popular onion rings (beer-battered onion rings, house-blend ranch, srirachianaise), and Angus burger (beef steak, mozzarella, cheddar, pretzel bun); and house specials like queso fundido (spiced queso dip with pulled pork), moules marineres (sauvignon blanc steamed New Zealand mussels), and jojos & chili con carne (spiced potato wedges, homemade chili, mozzarella), from Richmonde Ortigas’ Executive Chef, Tristan Galang. All takers of Happy Hour and Unli Pours get 20% off on bar chow orders.

The Exchange, located at the 2^nd floor of Richmonde Hotel Oritgas, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 6pm to 11pm. For inquiries and table reservations, call +632 8638 7777 or +63 917 534 4352

As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.

Spread the holiday cheer and receive exclusive rewards with the #BetterQR this Christmas! Enjoy the most rewarding holiday shopping with PayMaya and Megaworld

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With the holiday season upon us, many Filipinos are already filling up their list of gifts to give to family and friends. 

To make your holiday shopping experience safer, more convenient, and even rewarding, PayMaya has partnered with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to give everyone amazing perks when they shop using PayMaya with the Holiday Quest at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Promo.

From November 18, 2020 until January 10, 2021, you can get a chance to win P10,000 when you #ScanToPay at least P500 via PayMaya QR in participating stores at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls including Eastwood City, Lucky Chinatown, Forbes Town, Southwoods Mall, Uptown Bonifacio, McKinley Hill, Newport Mall at Resorts World Manila, and Festival Walk Iloilo. 

And when you spend an accumulated total of P2,000 via PayMaya QR, you’ll automatically get a P200 cashback. You can get this awesome reward twice during the promo period – that's P400 worth of savings from your Christmas shopping haul for your loved ones, or simply for those in need. 

You can enjoy all these awesome perks on top of the up to 100% cashback (max of P500) that you usually receive for all your #ScanToPay purchases with PayMaya’s partner merchants – making your shopping experience all the more rewarding.

"Together with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, we are helping ensure that Filipinos will get the safest, most convenient, and most rewarding holiday shopping yet, especially when they pay with the #BetterQR for their gifts and other items. We hope these meaningful rewards from PayMaya and Megaworld can offer joy as we all celebrate a truly Pinoy Christmas this year, despite the challenges,” said Raymund Villanueva, Business Head for QR Ecosystems of PayMaya Philippines. 

"We're excited to work with PayMaya in enabling a safe and rewarding shopping experience to our customers as we welcome the holiday season. We're confident that with these exciting PayMaya QR offers, our customers are not only able to get the best value for their money, they're also able to keep their transactions safe by utilizing contactless payments," Graham Coates, First Vice President, and Head, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

To help ensure the safety of consumers when shopping in malls, PayMaya has actively supported the multi-sectoral "Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat" campaign which seeks to promote the safety of cashless payments in malls and retail establishments. By being vigilant about health standards, Filipinos can safely enjoy visiting malls and shops to help promote the growth and recovery of the economy.

Getting PayMaya and paying for your purchases using the app is very easy. Just download the PayMaya app using this link: https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register for an account to find out what it’s like to go cashless with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything online and in stores! Remember, for your holiday shopping, don't pay cash. PayMaya!

To find out about all the perks and rewards you can get through your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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 payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce and "everyday" merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services. 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account, with the widest 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide. 

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya remittance agent 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.

#ScanToPay via PayMaya QR at Eastwood City's Harvest to Goodness weekend market: PayMaya, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls help local farmers and merchants bounce back through safe contactless payments

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Buyers and diners in merchants around Eastwood City as well as local farmers participating in the Harvest to Goodness weekend market can feel safer and more secure as Megaworld Lifestyle Malls taps digital financial services leader PayMaya to offer contactless payment options to customers via PayMaya QR.

By equipping participating booths and stalls at Eastwood City's Harvest to Goodness weekend market with PayMaya QR, customers can now use contactless payments when they purchase homegrown produce and goods until July 30, 2020 –helping eliminate the risk of handling cash and making it easier and safer to support local businesses.  

Patrons can also use their PayMaya app to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, poultry, seafood, and even meals from local stores around the Eastwood Central Plaza and Eastwood Mall’s Open Park. These merchants were equipped with QR payments acceptance through PayMaya's faster onboarding process for merchants that makes on-the-spot activation of PayMaya QR for merchants possible.

Paying contactless via PayMaya QR is easy, all customers have to do is scan the QR code of the merchant using their PayMaya app, key in the amount for payment, and hit confirm. With this payment method, transactions are more secure for customers and the merchant as it reduces contact and does away the exchange of cash.

"We're excited to offer homegrown merchants and local farmers an opportunity to sell their products while also ensuring that our mall patrons are able to pay safely and conveniently through our partnership with PayMaya," said Tefel Pesigan - Valentino, Vice President and Head for Marketing and Business Development of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls. "As we all work together to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, it's important to ensure the safety of both our merchant partners and our customers whenever they transact in our malls."

On top of a safe and convenient payment transaction, customers who #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR can also enjoy up to 100% Balik Bayad maximum of P500 for a more rewarding shopping experience. Not only are they able to help local businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic, they also get to take advantage of this exciting reward from PayMaya. 

Harvest to Goodness - customer: Customers can enjoy a safe and rewarding shopping experience via PayMaya QR at Eastwood City’s Harvest to Goodness weekend market until July 30, 2020.

“Since the start of quarantine, Filipinos have been relying on PayMaya for safer and more convenient transactions for their daily essentials. We’re excited to work with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls in creating an environment where local businesses can continue selling their products using contactless payment technologies like PayMaya QR,” Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya Philippines. 

Participating businesses at Eastwood City’s Harvest to Goodness weekend market are able to accept contactless payment via PayMaya QR, by making use of the PayMaya Negosyo app which is available on Google PlayStore for Android. Through this platform, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can easily accept QR and other digital payment methods using their smartphones, online and in-stores. 

Interested merchants and sellers may sign up for a PayMaya Negosyo account and instantly accept QR or online payments by downloading the app from the Google Play Store (http://pymy.co/PayMayaNegosyo).

Harvest to Goodness - merchant: A merchant showcases her store’s PayMaya QR which enables her to accept cashless payments from customers - promoting safer transactions at the Harvest to Goodness weekend market until July 30, 2020. 

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 payments 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.   

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. Its 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. 

Megaworld to open 21 malls, commercial spaces by 2020

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Property leasing giant Megaworld Corporation is opening 21 more malls and commercial spaces in the next five years to more than triple its gross floor area to 1.4 million square meters by 2020 from the current 304,000 sqm.

“Finally, we are introducing our flagship mall with new, innovative concepts and offerings. From the retail mix to the mall facilities and amenities, Uptown Place is envisioned to be a major shopping, dining and leisure destination in Fort Bonifacio,” said Kevin L. Tan, Megaworld first vice president and commercial head.

"The new malls will include the firm’s expansion to the provinces such as Southwoods in Laguna and its Iloilo business park," Tan added. 

Tan also said Megaworld is also set to open two new malls, its full-scale flagship mall and a world-class dining mall, at its posh Uptown Bonifacio township in north Fort Bonifacio by last quarter of this year.

The two new malls, which will cost a total of P4 billion, will have a gross floor area of around 110,000 square meters and will bring their year-end total to 414,000 sqm.

Uptown Place is a five-level upscale mall covering 85,000 sqm of retail and commercial spaces located at the heart of Uptown Bonifacio along 9th and 11thAvenues, 36th and 11th Drive.

The mall’s store retail mix will range from the most recognized names in fashion to the most sought-after international luxury brands, including popular foreign labels that are coming to the country for the first time.

It will also feature an eclectic selection of dining destinations, and world-class leisure and entertainment amenities.

Uptown Place will have its own food hall featuring 11 distinctly new food concepts and offering international cuisine, state-of-the-art cinemas including Megaworld’s Signature Ultra Cinemas, a rooftop sky plaza overlooking Uptown Bonifacio skyline, a lifestyle tower, chapel, Las Vegas-style water feature at the mall’s ground level and al fresco dining areas.

Anchor tenants include Rustan’s Supermarket, Robinsons Appliances, Toys R Us, True Value, National Bookstore and Hamley’s, among others.

Just beside Uptown Place will rise a unique “dining mall” called Uptown Parade, a 25,000 square meter strip that is set to become Manila’s newest dining hub.

“We will bring together some of the world’s most interesting restaurant and dining brands as well as the country’s best party makers in one destination,” said Tan.

Uptown Parade will feature al fresco dining and tree-lined walkways. Its anchor tenant is the world-renowend The Palace Superclub, the biggest night club in Asia and the largest nightlife destination in the country today.

As part of Uptown Parade, The Palace Superclub is changing Manila’s nightlife scene with over 8,000 square meters of party space that can accommodate around 10,000 people. It now houses the Valkyrie Nightclub and The Palace Pool Club, the country’s first day club and pool club complete with cabanas, daybeds, pools, and music from both local and international DJs.

Spice up your pantry with finds from Eastwood Mall’s Weekend Spice Souk

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Eastwood City is encouraging foodies and homemakers to spice up their dishes with finds from Eastwood Mall’s Weekend Spice Souk, happening on Aug. 14 – 16 and 21 – 23 at the second floor of Eastwood Mall.

Mallgoers can shop for a wide variety of herbs, spices and sauces at this weekend event. At Casanova Garden, guests can pick up potted and cut herbs, like sweet basil, tarragon, lemon mint, choco mint, Vietnamese coriander, lemon balm and more while those who are into spices can purchase turmeric powder from India, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano powder and more at R2R Trading. 

For those who like it hot, chili sauces are up for grabs at Hot Mama. Guests can also experience chili in an all new way with Dielle’s Chili wines or try a variety of chilli dishes like chilli fries and nachos at Chili Pod.

Eating healthy can get even tastier as guests can dress up their salads with a variety of dips and dressings from Whisk. Mallgoers can choose from Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette, Soy Ginger dressing, and even Strawberry and Basil Jam or Spiced Mango Jam. For organic vegetables, guests can check out Emporium Antipolo. 

Mexican food lovers can get delicious dips from Tagueria Real’s Salsa Cartel and choose from offerings like Roasted Red Salsa, Habanero Carrot Salsa and more. Those craving a Mexican snack can also visit Hijo D’ Pita for tacos, burritos and the delectable El Chuapacabra - ground chicken wrapped in bacon.

Sugar and spice is a delicious combination too and Eastwood’s Weekend Spice Souk has plenty of spiced-up desserts for guests to try. Unit 16 Sweets has flavoured chocolates like chili and sea salt. Those who want a cool treat can stop by Buccino’s Ice Cream Experiment for unusual (and unusually good!) flavor combinations like Dark Chocolate Olive Oil and Muscovado with Bacon. 

The Weekend Spice Souk kickstarts the beginning of a series of food events in Eastwood City as part of Eastwood City’s Food Artistry Campaign. Launched last July, the Food Artistry campaign hopes to encourage foodies and amateur chefs to create their own art on a plate. Mallgoers can look forward to different food fairs with exciting themes in the coming months. 

To learn more about Eastwood’s Food Artistry Campaign and events, guests can visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com, follow Eastwood’s Facebook page at facebook.com/eastwoodcity or call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111.

Enjoy a year of getwaways from Megaworld Lifestyle Malls!

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Feed your wanderlust and set out for an epic adventure all year long! Get a chance to win a 3-days/2-nights vacation package to twelve Asian destinations and enjoy a whole year of getaways from Megaworld Lifestyle Malls!

Simply spend a minimum of P1,000 from any establishment at Mckinley Hill, Forbes Town Center, Paseo Center and The Clubhouse at Temple Drive, and P 2,000 from any establishment at Eastwood City, Newport Mall and Lucky Chinatown to gain a raffle entry. Double your chances of winning when you use your Citibank credit card for your purchases; triple them when you use your Megaworld-Citibank credit card.

Present your receipts at the redemption booths at Eastwood Mall Atrium (near Nine West), Eastwood Cybermall Lobby (near Krispy Kreme), Eastwood Central Plaza (near T.G.I.F.), Lucky Chinatown (near Aldo), Mckinley Hill Lobby (near Tokyo Café), Forbes Town Center Lobby (near Serenitea), and Newport Mall Plaza (near Membership counter). Receipts from The Clubhouse and Paseo Center may be redeemed at any of the redemption booths mentioned above.

One lucky winner will win an exciting year-round vacation package for two to 12 Asian destinations comprised of Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Legaspi City, Albay; Iloilo City, Iloilo; Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental; Davao City, Davao; Tablas Island, Romblon; Bangkok, Thailand; Beijing, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Bali, Indonesia; Vietnam and Hong Kong!

Aside from that, five lucky winners will get the chance to win a vacation trip for two to sensational Asian spots!

Fly your way to the Gardens by the Bay at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore when you shop at Eastwood City. Redeem a raffle coupon at Lucky Chinatown for the opportunity to see the Great Wall of China. Dine at McKinley Hill for the chance to eat at one of the world’s best restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand.

Shop at Newport Mall for the chance to win a trip to Tokyo and attend one of the biggest music festivals to hit Japan; or get a chance to wake up to the relaxing sounds of the beach waves in Bali, Indonesia when you dine at Forbes Town Center.

All travel packages come with roundtrip airfares, two-way airport transfers, hotel accommodations with daily breakfast, city tours, and visa applications.

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure awaits you at the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ A Year of Getaways! Promo runs from May 1 to July 31, 2015. 

Visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com or see flyers for more details.

Per DTI-FTEB SPD permit no. 3694, series of 2015.

Sayaw, Hataw, Galaw with Link Center for the Deaf Scholars at Eastwood Mall

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Eastwood Mall is inviting all families to witness an awe-inspiring talent showcase this July!

Shining the spotlight on the hearing-impaired, Eastwood Mall, in cooperation with the Quezon City Performing Arts, plays host to Sayaw, Hataw, Galaw, an annual talent showcase of the Link Center for the Deaf. 

Over 50 talented children and youth from the Link Center for the Deaf and the Quezon City Performing Arts will take center stage and showcase their God-given talents through a variety of fun dance numbers on July 25, 5PM at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. 

Guests looking to be part of the showcase can drop by the venue and enjoy the show for free.

“Megaworld Lifestyle Malls has always been supportive of the Filipino talent. We always open our venues to everyone, from top recording stars to up and coming musicians and artists. This time, we are giving the stage to these talented individuals, who continue to inspire us with their God-given gifts and their unrelenting passion to succeed in their chosen field despite the challenges they face,” said Megaworld First Vice President and Commercial Division Head Kevin L. Tan. 

Established in 2002, Link Center for the Deaf has been championing the welfare of hearing-impaired individuals, providing integrated support programs while empowering them and ensuring their integration to the society. 

Every year, Link Center provides its scholars an opportunity to share their talents and skills. This 2015, Link Center, together with Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship, aims to showcase and bring the performances of its scholars closer to the general public. 

For more information, call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888 or 0917-8380111.

Eastwood City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ as Easter Sunday Treat on April 5

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Easter Sunday is sure to become more magical and exciting for kids as Eastwood City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ to Once Upon an Easter Wonderland. 

A world-class children’s musical production from Kids Acts Philippines, ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ will be staged on April 5 --- 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Open Park as one of the main attractions of Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland. 

‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is based from two books of Lewis Carroll’s “The Adventure of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. 

This version’s script and lyrics is by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS.

Alice in Wonderland has captivated children all over the world for more than 150 years with its timeless and whimsical story that has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years. 

Alice created her world through beautiful things in her mind. She loves to discover stories in every living thing around her. Her story started under a huge tree in an English farmyard, young Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister reading a book without pictures and conversations. To her it was boring, so she was considering, in her mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies. 

Afterwards, she decided to rest under the tree and went to sleep. She dreamed of a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. Burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and was just in time to see it popped down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge. In a moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.

There begun her magical world of adventure in Wonderland. She met interesting creatures and characters like French Mouse, Duck, Dodo, Lory and Eaglet in the Pool of Tears; the Live Flowers, Caterpillar, The Grinning Cheshire Cat, the Cook, the Duchess, the Jolly Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, the crazy Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse. In the Hearts Kingdom, she had fun time hunting Easter eggs with the King and Queen of Hearts until she became the witness in the kingdom’s court of who stole the beautiful easter eggs, where she made the Queen so furious. And Alice finally thought how she could go back to her real world from all these wonders. 

Discover how Lewis Carroll’s literary work comes alive on stage featuring The CampArt Kid Actors (ages 7-15 tears old) of Kids Acts Philippines namely: Ella Gonzalez, Noel Comia Jr., Hyacinth Leonado, Allen Orolfo, Justin Orolfo, Angel Yu, Jewel Yu, Shanelle Comia, Woersha Calderon, Van Crisologo, Liam Crisologo, Nathan Flores, Ivan Jacosalem, Liza Marcos, Walline Calderon, Joshua Ang, Gab Hernandez, Princess Manaloto, Bella Engalla, and Raven Orolfo.

Those looking to be part of Alice’s magical adventure to Wonderland through this enchanting musical for the kids by the kids can get an Easter Wonderland Passport (Storybook) to get seats at the venue. 

The passport also entitles bearers to different activities and storybook worlds of Once Upon an Easter Wonderland including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and the Pirates, Cinderella’s Royal Ball, Pinocchio’s Toyland, Hansel and Gretel’s Candy Forest, Mulan’s Adventure and Jack and the Beanstalk. Kids can also enjoy other fantastic fairy tale attractions and activities such as Storybook Parade, Giant Easter Egg Exhibit, Candy Buffet, Royal Makeover, Easter Egg Painting and many more!

Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is the story of a child’s world of wonders that will certainly be a fantastic Easter treat that all families will enjoy. 

For more information on Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical and Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland, call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888 or 0917-8380111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.