SM distributes boxes of water relief to Taal eruption victims in Batangas, Lipa

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SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and SM Foundation Inc. head to the evacuation centers in Batangas and Lipa to distribute boxes of 6.6L bottled water to the affected residents of the recent Taal volcano eruption. 

The boxes of bottled water were given out to the victims who are temporarily residing in evacuation centers in Sto. Toribio, Banay-Banay, and Inosloban-Maraouy in Lipa and Batangas City Coliseum in Batangas. 

SM Supermalls has partnered with the Philippine National Red Cross to extend urgent relief support and assistance to affected communities through its 12 malls in South Luzon. Those who wish to donate may drop-off their in-kind donations at the designated Oplan Tulong Express booths in the following SM malls: Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Molino, Rosario, Trece Martires, Imus, Sta. Rosa, San Pablo, Calamba, Batangas, Lipa, and Lucena.

For updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its Facebook page @smsupermalls.

Flying Carnival 2020 in Carmona, Cavite: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies

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For over two decades, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, known as “The Weekend of Everything that Flies,” has been the most highly anticipated and longest-running sports aviation event in Asia. 

Over the years, it has stayed true to its longtime objectives: to spark interest in aviation; to instill discipline in young pilots; and to impart a spirit of volunteerism to the whole community. 

Continuing to spread this advocacy across the Philippines, the organizers will be launching “The Flying Carnival 2020: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies,” a 3-day spectacle of hot air balloons, helicopters and air sport events, combined with aviation career seminars, fly markets, food booths and family entertainment! The event will be held at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite on March 6-8, 2020. 

Set in a more comfortable viewing space, spectators will be treated to the sight of early morning balloon flights followed by non-stop flying exhibitions – paragliding, skydiving, helicopter demonstrations, RC control line exhibitions and kite flying.

Visitors can wander through a carnival setting, with food booths and entertainment for the whole family. Aviation souvenirs and unique finds can be bought at the Fly Market, and the weekend evenings will be capped off by a magical hot air balloon nightglow and fireworks display.

Those considering a career in aviation can attend the Aviation Career Seminars to be given by renowned aviators and industry practitioners – Fighter pilots from the Philippine Air Force; Naval Air Group pilots from the Philippine Navy; a female captain from Cebu Pacific Air, and Air Traffic Controller from the Air Traffic Service. They will be joined by FAI World Record holder from Spain, Michel Gordillo; Hot Air Balloon pilot from the United Kingdom, Pete Bish; and Capt. Joy Roa of Asian Air Safari. The seminars will be available to Business Class ticket holders. Seminar attendees will be given a certificate of completion, and can enjoy meals and gain admission to the event.

Those who wish to experience the carnival in comfort can opt to get the First Class Ticket, which allows an all-access pass to the event, including meals, private viewing areas, and access to the aviation seminars and air-conditioned bazaar.

The event is co-presented by Okada Manila, the country’s ultra luxury integrated resort, and Rewards Circle. 

For tickets and other information, visit www.philballoonfest.net or stay up-to-date with event info by following @PIHABF on Facebook, and @philballoonfest on Instagram.

Coming down for Sinulog this weekend? Remember, don’t pay cash, PayMaya! PayMaya powers a more exciting, hassle-free and rewarding experience at Sinulog Festival!

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As millions of Filipinos gather in Cebu in time to celebrate the annual lively and colorful Sinulog Festival to honor Señor Santo Niño, they can look forward to an exciting, hassle-free, and rewarding experience with the help of PayMaya.

Whether it’s flying down to experience the traditional festivities or taking on a gastronomic adventure, PayMaya has teamed up with the biggest merchants and establishments all around Cebu to offer festival-goers seamless payments experience and exclusive cashback deals every time they use their PayMaya app or card for their transactions. 

“PayMaya’s growing cashless ecosystem in Cebu allows festival-goers to have a more convenient, worry-free and at the same time, rewarding experience as they revel in the festivities of Sinulog. They can benefit from using PayMaya for any payment transactions and avoid the hassles of bringing cash or loose coins when booking flights, accommodations or activities, dining in restaurants or even buying pasalubong!” PayMaya Head of Marketing Mark Dee said.

To have a relaxing and comfortable stay in Cebu, festival-goers can check out PayMaya’s partner hotels such as Maayo Hotel, Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Cityscape Hotels, Chambre Hotel, and GV Hotel. 

They can also indulge and satisfy food cravings at uniquely Cebu restaurants accepting PayMaya QR and card payments such as Zubuchon, Bo’s Coffee, House of Lechon, Maya, Abaca, Tavolata, Luncheonette, Red Lizard, Phát Phõ, Café Racer, Lantaw, Mismukuno, Mooon Café, Sushi Boy, MyJoy, Bigby's and The Dessert Factory. 

For a more hassle-free Sinulog shopping experience, they can also take advantage of using PayMaya at retail stores like The SM Store, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Rustans Supermarket, Gaisano Brothers, and Prince Hypermart, and Cebu’s homegrown retail brand for pasalubong shopping, Island Souvenirs. 

Theme parks such as Cebu Safari and Adventure Park and Anjo World Theme Park are also now partnered with PayMaya to bring cashless convenience for those looking for thrilling adventures or more ways to have fun! 

It’s definitely more exciting to go cashless in Cebu with PayMaya as festival-goers can get up to 100% cashback when they use PayMaya QR for their purchases. Through PayMaya’s Double Cashback weekend promo, they also have two chances of scoring up to 100% cashback when they shop using PayMaya QR.

On top of that, they can also score an additional P150 when they have an accumulated spend of P5,000 via PayMaya QR, and another P150 when they spend the same amount using the PayMaya card! This promo runs until January 31, 2020. 

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, there’s time to sign up before flying off to Cebu for Sinulog weekend! Get P50 when you download the PayMaya app and upgrade your account using the code: PAYMAYASINULOG. 

To find out more about all the exclusive deals that you can get with your PayMaya account, visitwww.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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Miss Silka Philippines 2019 beauty pageant kicks off with message of self-care

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The search for the most beautiful and empowered Filipinas is now over!

(L-R) Ms. Silka 2nd Runner Up 2019 Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio, Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s grand winner Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga, Ms.Silka 1st Runner Up 2019 Angelica Corporal of Bulacan, Ms. Silka 3rd Runner Up 2019 Krisha Andrea Pekitpekit of Cebu

Now on its 12th year, the Miss Silka Philippines 2019 beauty pageant, one of the most-awaited beauty pageants in the country, serves as an avenue to celebrate diversity among Filipina women by providing regional and cultural representation nationally.

Twenty-six candidates each representing different provinces who have won their respective regional titles, vied for the title of Miss Silka Philippines 2019.

A whooping P150,000 in cash and exciting products were given to Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s big winner, Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga. On top of that, P100,000 worth of donations will be given to her chosen charity. Other winners are: Ms. Silka 1st Runner Up 2019, Angelica Corporal of Bulacan who wins P100,000; Ms. Silka 2nd Runner Up 2019, Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio who gets P70,000; and Ms. Silka 3rd Runner Up 2019, Krisha Andrea Pekitpekit of Cebu who bags P50,000.

One of the big winners of the special awards was Angelica Corporal of Bulacan, who aside from her 1st Runner Up finish, also bagged the win for Ms. Talent 2019, Ms. Photogenic 2019, and Best in Evening Gown. The other winners of the special awards were Ms. Swimwear 2019 Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga, Ms. Juicy Cologne 2019 Kathlyn Camille Lee from Davao, and Ms. Casual Wear 2019 Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio. The special awards for Ms. Congeniality and Popular Choice Award were also presented during the finals which were won by Jewel Alexandria Palacat from Ilocandia and Angela Milvie Bucu of Leyte, respectively. A consolation prize of P6,000 each were given to the 22 other contestants. All the contestants were also given Silka products gift packs.

Singer, Actress and Host Yanah Laurel and Radio DJ Sean Kyle hosted the grand coronation day. Multi-awarded versatile actress and television personality Angelica Panganiban, the new face of Silka Green Papaya Soap; and R&B crooner Jason Dy, also graced the most awaited grand occasion. The Swimwear and Talent Competition were held on Nov. 27-28 at URBN Bar Timog, Quezon City and Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center respectively.

Beyond beauty and glamour, the Miss Silka Philippines 2019 pageant aims to serve as an inspiration to all Filipinas to value self-care or more known in Filipino as “alaga.”

A whooping P150,000 in cash and exciting products were given to Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s grand winner, Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga.

"We want to focus on and remove the stigma from self-love, self-care, and independence.” said Eunice de Belen, Senior Brand Manager of Silka. Each queen has their own advocacy and fought for the title currently held by Maraiah Queen Arceta from Cebu. “We want all Filipinas to know that self-care or “alaga sa sarili” is essential. It is not about being wrapped up in oneself, as it strengthens and enables us to fully support and take care of others (our loved ones), contributing positively to community, society, and one’s chosen advocacy. After all, we cannot give what we do not have. Caring “alaga” has to start from oneself. Once you do that, you’ll see how much more you can give ‘alaga’ to others.” de Belen said.

For more information about Silka and the pageant:

Visit https://www.facebook.com/SilkaSkincare and follow us on Instagram at @SilkaSkincare.

DLSU IS Student Shines in International Science and Math Olympiad

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De La Salle University Integrated School Grade 4 student, Aaron Antonio, recently won at the 9th Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools (ASMOPSS) held in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.

ASMPOSS is an international competition that encourages young students to embrace Science and Math from an early age, and enhance the development of alliances amongst countries within the Asian region in the field of primary and secondary school education especially in Science and Mathematics.

The competition is conducted for two days, one for the individual competition and the other for the team competition. The Individual Competition consists of short answer questions, multiple choice questions and long answer questions. The Team Competition consists of Science experiment problems, Mathematics exploration problems, and mixed Science and Mathematics investigation.

Prior to his 2nd runner-up ASMOPSS finish in the team round, Aaron Antonio bagged a gold medal and received a global ranking of 26th at the Vanda International Science Competition. Held annually around the globe, Vanda focuses on the students’ ability to think critically and creatively to pick out hidden information to aid them in solving the question.