Use PayMaya to get the best cashback rewards this love month! Top 6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PayMaya para may BalikBayad ka!

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Happy Valentine’s everyone! 

It’s time to fall head over heels on PayMaya’s deals this month of love! 

From gift shopping online for your loved one to dining out at your favorite restaurant with your special someone, you can have a more exciting and lovelier Valentine’s Day celebration when you use PayMaya for your payment transactions.

Here are 6 ways to enjoy PayMaya’s BalikBayad perks this month of love! 

SHOP FOR A SPECIAL GIFT ONLINE

It’s always the thought that counts when you’re buying a gift for your loved one. Since Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, shopping at the mall can be a challenge. 

So skip the hassles of dealing with rush hour traffic or lining up at the mall and enjoy a sweet P143 cashback when you shop for gifts online with a total spend of P5,000 using PayMaya. This promo runs until February 15, 2020.

HAVE A BOOK-SHOPPING DATE AT THE BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE 

If you and your date are book-lovers, have a fun and exciting date at the much-awaited Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at the World Trade Center, Pasay City from February 14-24, 2020. PayMaya is once again powering the cashless experience at the mega book sale event, allowing you to enjoy the convenience and perks of using PayMaya and other cashless options to shop for your favorite books. 

You can score up to 100% cashback when you pay for your purchases via PayMaya QR. Aside from that, you can get P50 cashback for every P2,000 single-receipt transaction using the PayMaya physical card. 

SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONE WITH KFC’S FINGER LICKIN GOOD BITES 

Express your love in the simplest way possible, such as surprising your loved one with a delightful meal from PayMaya Preferred Partner KFC. It’s surely a Valentine’s Day treat to remember because of the cashback rewards from PayMaya. 

You can score a P100 reward weekly until March 1, 2020 when you #ScanToPay for your KFC meals with a minimum spend of P200 using PayMaya.

ENJOY A GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE WITH YOUR ZOMATO GOLD

Bring your date to an unforgettable culinary adventure! Take advantage of more food at a lesser price when you use your Zomato Gold for your post-Valentine's Day celebration.

To unlock the best food deals in the metro at the best price, pay for your Zomato Gold membership using PayMaya and get a 50% discount upon your payment. You can also maximize your perks by dining at Zomato Gold partner restaurants with PayMaya QR because you have two chances of getting up to 100% cashback throughout the weekends of February. 

GO ON A ROAD TRIP WITH YOUR LOVED ONE 

Enjoy a romantic getaway with your loved one this February. Whether you’re going to the beach or exploring scenic places, you can have an amazing and memorable road trip when you gas up at PayMaya Preferred partner gas stations. 

You can definitely avoid the heartbreak and enjoy P5 savings per liter when you #ScanToPay at Total, Metro Oil, Power Fill, and Marz Fuel. This is on top of the usual PayMaya QR promos, where you can get as much as 100% cashback capped at P500 for every qualified transaction. 

FIND LOVE ON TINDER

If you’re single and looking for that special someone, start your journey in finding true love by subscribing to the world’s most popular mobile dating app, Tinder. Meet new people and engage in interesting conversations every time you swipe right! 

Furthermore, you can get lucky and connect with more people when you purchase Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold in the PayMaya app, which is currently at up to 75% OFF until February 29, 2020.

Don’t miss your chance to express gratitude and appreciation for your special someone this Valentine’s Day and this whole month of love! With the help of PayMaya, you can now spend this special occasion in the sweetest and most hassle-free way, plus may BalikBayad ka pa! 

Download the PayMaya app for free on iOS or Android now and avail of great deals, promos, and offers. 

For more information on exclusive deals and offers available to users, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE Century Park Hotel’s Celebration Of Romance

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Manila, Philippines – Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Metro Manila, is delighted to offer its lineup of romantic treats this February. Get ready for a spectacular month as we welcome a load of offers for you and your special someone.

As early as February 10, avail of our best-selling Valentine’s Day special themed cakes and luscious chocolates from Deli Snack, the hotel’s delicatessen.

On February 13 to 15, Café in the Park will feature an exclusive buffet perfect for your Valentine date. For only P1,895 net, delight in our delectable feast carefully prepared by Raymond Chua, the hotel’s Executive Chef. It comes with a round of house iced tea, red or white wine.

“Aishite Imasu” or “I love you” in Japanese, is the way to go at Century Tsukiji, the Japanese restaurant of the hotel. The outlet will give you an ultimate gustatory treat for two. You may also indulge yourselves in mouthwatering entrées to your heart’s content.

Aside from a complimentary snack at the Atrium Lounge for every drink, avail of the hotel’s famed Chocolate Pralines for a minimum consumption of P1,500 for two diners and P3,500 for a group of four.

“The hotel gives importance to every occasion as we aim to give more than an outstanding and exemplary hospitality service to each and every one of our guests,” said CPH General Manager Anthony Tan. “May our vast choices of gastronomic pleasures be the way to win our patrons’ hearts,” he added.

The Philippines still a safe travel destination for tourists amid the 2019 nCoV scare - - - DOT and TCP

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The Philippines remains a safe travel destination for tourists amid the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) scare, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) said on Tuesday.

JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND TOURISM CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP), which represents the country's tourism stakeholders, assure the public, especially our foreign and domestic tourists, that the Philippines remains a safe destination for travel.

All preventive and precautionary measures are being put in place by the national government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) including the temporary entry ban for tourists coming from China, its Special Administrative Regions (SARs), Hong Kong and Macau, Taiwan, and the 14-day quarantine for Filipinos coming from the said places.

Even before the temporary ban, the tourism sector already implemented safeguards in light of the nCoV. Earlier, the DOT released guidelines in handling guests in tourism enterprises during this global emergency. In our airports and some tourism establishments, temperature are taken via infrared thermometers before allowing guests to enter, and more hand sanitizers have been made available for use.

The safety of the public, especially our tourists and employees in the tourism sector, remains the priority of DOT and TCP.

As we monitor the situation closely, we remind the public to maintain proper hygiene. Wash your hands regularly, wear a surgical mask when going to crowded areas if you have a cough or a cold, and stay indoors or seek medical help if you have a fever.

To mitigate the economic impact of the nCoV crisis, the tourism sector has agreed to roll-out a tactical program that will offer more value-added tour packages, discounted accommodation rates and marked-down prices for domestic flights.

Likewise, the DOT will intensify its marketing and promotions domestically and internationally, in key markets such as South Korea, the United States and Japan, and opportunity and emerging markets that cover Western Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the CIS, and neighboring Southeast Asian Countries.

In these challenging times, the tourism sector spanning airlines, hotels and tour operators, have banded together for the continued growth of the industry. It is because of this support from both the public and private sector that we reiterate that the Philippines remains a vast, diverse and most importantly, safe destination for international and domestic travelers alike.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of these special offers and continue to experience why it's still more fun in the Philippines.

Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy

Philippine Department of Tourism

351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., 1200

Makati City

Return of “The Voice Teens” and original coaches draw TV, online viewers

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Viewers tuned in to the pilot episode of “The Voice Teens” Season 2 that featured the reunion of coaches Apl.de.ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga as its first run of blind auditions last weekend debuted strongly in nationwide ratings.

“The Voice Teens” kicked off with a national TV rating of 28.9% according to the Saturday (February 8) data from Kantar Media.

“The Voice Teens” kicked off with a national TV rating of 28.9% and beat “Daddy’s Gurl” that only registered 15.7%, according to the Saturday (February 8) data from Kantar Media.

The first round of blind auditions concluded with Team Apl seizing the first four-chair turner of the season, Matt Reyes, and Yang-yang Aloya from Batangas.

Male balladeers Jay Garche and Andre Eusebio have joined Team Sarah, while Kamp Kawayan is now composed of female singers Ysa Jison and AJ Yape.

Meanwhile, FamiLea rained over the other coaches’ parade as it snatched power belter and four-chair turner Pia Banga, with the assist of coach Apl as he used the first block of the season against coach Sarah.

Using the Block Button, the coaches can user their power to block or prevent another coach from being chosen by a teen artist. However, the coaches may still get a chance to snatch their prospective talents as “steal deals” are on the table in the next rounds.

Thousands of viewers also watched the show on “The Voice Teens’” Facebook page and YouTube channel. On Twitter, netizens talked about the auditions and made the hashtags #VoiceTeens2 and #VoiceTeensPowerUp, as well as Super FamiLEA, Bamboo, The Voice Teens, Blocked, Coach Sarah Team Tala, and Coach Lea trend worldwide.

Don’t miss “The Voice Teens,” hosted by Alex Gonzaga and Luis Manzano, every Saturday and Sunday on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167). Watch its episodes on the iWant app (Android and iOS) or iwant.ph. For more updates, like facebook.com/TheVoiceTeensABSCBN, follow @TheVoiceABSCBN on Twitter, and subscribe to the The Voice Teens Philippines channel on YouTube.

BRIA Homes inspires with “Panata” video, hits 5 million views

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Over six million Filipino families know the challenges of not having their own home. They toil in jobs to pay their rent, pouring hours of their time into work so they can have a place to sleep at night. It is a familiar struggle for millions of ordinary Filipinos all over the country who just want a roof over their heads. 

It’s this experience that is poignantly portrayed in BRIA Homes’ video “Panata” which has now garnered over five million views online. Set to a gripping poem by award-winning author Louie Jon A. Sanchez, “Panata” depicts the life of ordinary Filipinos and their families and the sacrifices they make to pay the rent on time. 

Comments have poured in from Filipino netizens who were touched by the video’s relatable story. “Nakakaiyak! Tagos sa puso!” wrote Facebook user Rachel Laguna. Meanwhile, Facebook user Lianne Roannie Saavedra called it a “Must watch!” 

“Panata” showed its millions of viewers how they can find relief and the fulfillment of their dreams from Bria Homes. With the affordable and high-quality dwellings that the mass housing developer offers, families can now live in homes they can call their own. The video certainly serves to reiterate BRIA Homes’ dedication to being the “Pambansang Pabahay” of the Philippines, giving families a foundation on which to build better lives for themselves and the nation.

The video, which can be viewed on the Bria Official Facebook page, stars Jal Galang, Zarah Pagay, Star Orjaliza, Dido de la Paz, and Maricor Canlas with Skye Aguila, Jhedd Geraban, Raymond Rinoza, Aylwin Salazar, Kylie Velasco, Anne Dizon, Jefferson Ducanes, Daniella Gestiada, and Marijoy Cacho in supporting roles.

“Panata” was made possible by Insight 360 (Production Company); Christopher Cahilig (Producer); Ice Idanan (Director/DOP); Louie Jon A. Sanchez (Writer/Poet); Lorraine Intes (Script/Production Manager); Jay Castillo (Line Producer); Sue Aspiras (Assistant Director); Yvette Mijares (Production Coordinator); Christine Galia (Production Assistant); Patrick Ostrea (Drone Operator); Kenneth Amparo (Editor); Richard Gonzales (Musical Scorer); Kat Salinas (Sound Designer); and Joe-Nico Ebora (Colorist).

Bria Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN BRIA Holdings, Inc., considered the third largest real estate company in terms of market capitalization valued at more than P250B. The fastest-growing mass housing developer in the Philippines, Bria Homes is primed to bring affordable house-and-lot packages and condominium units closer to ordinary Filipino families. This is the goal that drives every single employee in the company, for which the ultimate fulfillment is seeing a client happily moving into Bria’s homes. 

To know more about Bria Homes, call (0966) 277 5944, like “Bria Official” on Facebook, and follow “@TheBriaOfficial” on Twitter and Instagram.