Strength in numbers at the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon

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Alaska Ironkids showed strength and determination at the 1st leg of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon held in Makati City. 230 veteran and first-time IronKids participated in the highly-anticipated aquathlon for kids. In photo are Alaska IronKids veteran Juan Francisco “Wacky” Baniqued taking 1st place in the boys 13-14 years old boys category, followed by Clifford Pusing in second, and Richard Anson Navo in third. They are joined by Andy Aguila, Chairman Aquatics Committee and Edna Beduy, Sports & Athletics Manager of Alaska. The next leg of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon is slated this coming June at Subic.

Alaska IronKids Aquathlon makes resounding splash

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Two hundred thirty (230) young athletes made a splash at the 1st leg of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon held in Makati City. The fun yet challenging swim and run course tested participants’ mettle to complete the course and try to qualify for a podium win. In the end, Alaska IronKids veteran Juan Francisco “Wacky” Baniqued bested the boys 13-14 years old boys category with Clifford Pusing placing second and Richard Anson Navo taking third. Franz Emmanuel Joves stood out in the 13-14 years old girls category followed by Angelina Powell and Kristana Erica Derrada in third. The next leg of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon is slated this coming June at Subic.

New busport opens in Araneta Center to upgrade commuting experience of travelers

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In its continuing commitment to provide only exceptional services to the public, the Araneta Center opens another top-of-the-line facility, the Araneta Center Busport (ACBP), to ease the traveling woes of commuters heading to and from Bicol Region, Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Tagalog.

Launched on March 14 with no less than Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo as guest of honor, the new bus station comes with modern amenities like air-conditioned passenger lounge, a check-in baggage counter, and centralized automated ticketing system.

The Araneta Center BusPort is the first of its kind in the Quezon City that serves as a stopover for air-conditioned buses from 17 bus companies.

It is strategically situated across Ali Mall, where passengers can stop by for meals or do their last minute shopping for their traveling needs. Other upgraded features include commodious bus loading berths, electronic widescreen bus schedules, and a public address system. As with airports all over the world, boarding priority is given to the elderly, pregnant women, people with disability (PWD), and adults with children. It also has clean and spacious toilets and a nursing station, and a counter to check-in baggage in excess of 10 kilos.

The new busport also puts premium on travelers’ safety and security. It is equipped with CCTV systems and walk-thru detectors, and imposes strict no ticket-no entry policy for the Passenger Lounge.

The Araneta Center BusPort is launched just in time for Holy Week and even summer break when many are expected to head to the provinces to be with their families. This ultra-modern facility is located at the ground level of Manhattan Heights, Gen. Romulo Avenue, Araneta Center, Quezon City. 

For more information, please visit www.aranetacenter.net/busport or call its ticketing office at 5884157.

TravelBook.ph: Metro Manila Tops 2017 Holy Week Destinations

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Metro Manila is the top destination for Holy Week, making a huge leap from its 5th ranking in 2016, according to leading online travel agency TravelBook.ph.

“Data shows that three months prior, Filipinos booked a stay in the metro for Holy Week (April 10 to 16) this year, which is 10.4% of Travelbook.ph’s total bookings for the Lenten Season,” the report said.

The report also indicated that Makati, Manila, and Quezon City thrive the most among other cities in Metro Manila.

In comparison to the 2016 data, Metro Manila only acquired 6.6% of the previous year’s total bookings, which placed them on the 5th rank while Baguio City is at first with 10.8%.

According to a Jane Cariaga, a Travelbook.ph customer, spending the Holy Week within Metro Manila is a practical choice.

“Considering the additional expenses for the fare and other travel necessities, plus the heavy traffic you’d have to endure while traveling, it is best to spend a quiet staycation in Metro Manila to observe the Holy Week,” the customer said.

Travelbook.ph caters mostly to Filipino travelers aged 18 to 34. A lot of them are also from Metro Manila.

Here is the complete list from TravelBook.ph of the top 15 Holy Week destinations this 2017 in the Philippines:

In 2016, the top 15 destinations were Baguio, Cavite, Boracay, Zambales, Metro Manila, Ilocos Norte, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Ilocos Sur, Batangas, Albay, Davao, Pangasinan, and La Union respectively.

It is also interesting to note that Mindoro, Camarines Sur, and Laguna made it to this year’s list, replacing Ilocos Norte, Bohol, and La Union.

Interested travelers can book accommodations for their staycations or out of town trips by visiting www.travelbook.ph or downloading the TravelBook.ph mobile app for free on Google Play and App Store.

New Jollibee TVC excites all senses with Chickenjoy’s crispylicious goodness

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Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food chain, recently launched a new TV commercial highlighting its flagship product: the crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy. Inarguably the top choice for fast-food fried chicken for many Pinoys, Chickenjoy has earned the title as the “Philippines’ Favorite Fried Chicken” for various reasons – one of which is it s unparalleled crispy skin. Pinoys just cannot get enough of Chickenjoy’s crispylicious skin because it creates a unique taste experience, which taps into the different senses.

The TV commercial opens with the appetizing sight of Chickenjoy’s expertly fried, golden-brown skin followed by the irresistible sounds of soft crunch as the skin is being snapped and peeled, signalling perfect crispiness. It ends with the endorser savoring the crispylicious skin’s signature taste, leaving the viewers craving for a Chickenjoy meal of their own.

“Filipinos love fried chicken, and to most, its best part is the crispy skin. This is the reason why they save this part for last. But not all crispy fried chicken skins are created equal, so to speak. Jollibee Chickenjoy is not only crispy; it is crispy and delicious,” said Jollibee Philippines Marketing AVP for Flagship Category, Kent Mariano.

“Every piece of Chickenjoy excites the senses – sight, sound, and taste – making the whole experience complete and satisfying. It’s no wonder Chickenjoy is the crispylicious fried chicken that has been joyfully shared by generations of Filipino families to create the happiest moments,” Mariano added.

The famous crispylicious and juicylicious Chickenjoy has definitely left a mark on Filipinos all over the world not only due to its indisputably delicious taste, but also because every bite is an experience that will always remind Filipinos of joyful moments shared with the family. The 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Rice comes with gravy for only P75 and with Fries and Regular Drink for only P99. 

Available in all Jollibee stores nationwide, drive through, and Jollibee delivery by dialling #8-700.