DOT backs “Balik sa Bohol” for tourism industry revival

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The Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Bohol, announced its online travel fair, Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale, which will run from February 21 to March 14, 2021. The island-wide travel sale will offer discounts of up to 70% off on accommodations, dining, and tour services.

The Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale aims to further promote domestic tourism among the public and encourage them to see Bohol’s natural and cultural wonders. To avail of Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale deals, visit traveloco.ph/balikbohol. 

“With the upcoming Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale, we look forward to more people travelling to Bohol to see and experience the beauty and wonders of the province,” DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.  

She added, “We, at the DOT, along with provincial and local leaders in Bohol, are committed to protecting the health and safety of locals and tourists alike. Regaining the trust and confidence of Filipinos to travel again is essential to the revival of the tourism industry.” 

SAFETY PROTOCOLS, DISCOUNTED RT-PCR TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW 

Health and safety protocols have been put in place by the provincial government so tourists can make the most out of their time in the province.  

Before visiting Bohol, travelers must have a negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test taken 72 hours before the date of travel, pre-booked accommodations at DOT-accredited or Ultimate Bohol Experience (UBE) certified establishments, travel itinerary including confirmed tour bookings through DOT-accredited tour operators (if going on tour), and registration in the Province of Bohol website at tourism.bohol.gov.ph for the issuance of personal QR codes that will serve as the tourists’ electronic IDs. Bohol allows the use of saliva RT-PCR tests in place of nasal and throat swabs as of February 2, 2021. 

Tourists coming from Metro Manila are encouraged to apply for the subsidized RT-PCR test at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) or at the Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) for as low as PHP900 and PHP750, respectively. To avail of this 50% discount, visit the site at www.tpb.gov.ph/rtpcrphtravel. 

 To check out up-to-date information regarding destinations that are open and the safety protocols and requirements needed for each location, one may visit www.philippines.travel/safetrip or download the Travel Philippines app at app.philippines.travel or the Google Playstore. 

THINGS TO DO IN BOHOL 

With the travel sale, more people have a chance to see the gorgeous sights and experience fun-filled activities in Bohol. Among these is the Alona beach, a stunning 1.5 km stretch of white-sand beach, famous for being a must-visit spot for those who love snorkeling, scuba diving or even those who just like to relax and watch the sunset. Travelers can also island-hop to Balicasag and Virgin Islands to explore Bohol’s marine life.  

When one speaks of Bohol, the Chocolate Hills cannot be left out. These 1,776 individual hills spread across six towns have attracted tourists from many generations for their uniqueness and vastness. The Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, a place dedicated to saving the lives of endangered tarsiers, is also open for those who want to learn more about these small nocturnal primates. 

ATV rentals, zipline, cable car rides, stand-up paddleboarding tours, and water bike rides are also available for those who are in for a little adventure. 

FEATURED PARTNERS AT THE ONLINE TRAVEL FAIR 

Participating establishments and tour agencies for the Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale include the following:  

• Amarela Resort 

• Amorita Resort 

• Be Grand Hotel 

• Bohol Bee Farm 

• The Bellevue Resort 

• Best Western Plus The Ivywall Panglao Resort 

• Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort 

• Bohol Beach Club 

• Chocolate Hills Adventure Park 

• The Acacia Glamping 

• Donatela Resort and Sanctuary 

• Loboc River Resort 

• Mithi Resort and Spa 

• South Palms Resorts Panglao 

• Modala Beach Resort 

• Angels Wings Travel & Tours 

• Baclayon Travel & Tours 

• Bohol Holidays Travel & Tours Inc. 

• Coordinates Tours and Travel 

• Dagohoy Travel & Tours 

• Travel Village 

Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale is sponsored by Cebu Pacific Air and is powered by Atlantis. 

43" XTREME "S" Series Smart TV with Smart Functionality

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Television occupies an important place in our life. Television sets have become a part of an essential household item. Local news, streaming and on-demand movies have all spiked in viewership, receiving rating bumps from people of all ages. Television is an inescapable part of modern culture. We depend on TV for entertainment, news, new technology, education, culture, weather, sports and music, since the advent of music videos.

Looking for an appliance especially a TV is not an easy task as there are many things that need to be considered before deciding which one to buy. With hundreds of TV brands and models to choose from, it’s a good idea to know before you buy which brands are generally reliable and budget-friendly.

A TV is an integral part of every home more on these days, for most people, young and old, students, working or business people, lockdown, and working from home. TVs are considered an investment too, a centerpiece worth investing in.

First and foremost, you should be sure that the size, fits in your house, the resolution, weight, dimensions, and inputs of your TV meet your needs. And the price.

Xtreme Appliances offers Xtreme S Series Smart TV. This bestseller is reasonably priced and comes with new features like a built-in SoundBar and Wi-Fi connection.

43” XTREME S Series Smart TV Pre-installed with Netflix and Youtube application

Wi-Fi Ready FHD Ready

XTREME is a Philippine-based home appliance and home entertainment brand from the Suntouch Technology Corporation, established in 2013 and is under the conglomerate of the Sun Group of Companies.

The  XTREME 43-inch MF-4300s Smart TV is another noteworthy option that packs in several interesting features in a compact package. It sports a 43-inch display panel with Full HD resolution and the standard 60Hz refresh rate.  Xtreme MF-4300S 43" S-Series Full HD Digital Smart TV with Built-in soundbar by PureSound, Pre-installed with Netflix and Youtube application, WiFi Ready, FHD Ready.

The remote has dedicated buttons to launch the respective apps. Connected to just a power outlet and the home Wi-Fi network, in a matter of minutes, it was up and running.

The  XTREME 43-inch MF-4300s Smart TV follows a minimalistic approach and looks really classy. It gives a decent quality. Just the right audio and visual quality I like and enjoy. 

The  XTREME 43-inch MF-4300s Smart LED TV display that can be wall-mounted or screwed on top of a flat stand that comes bundled with the TV. The said stand is confidence-inspiring and extremely stable,

SOUNDS

Made by a built-in soundbar with two 12-watt front-firing speakers by Pure Sound

Tha PureSound managed to produce sounds that are good enough for most situations.  Pure Sound is able to dish out quality sounds even if it’s at the highest volume or the lowest.It is clear, loud, and could easily fill a fairly big living room. The quality of sound is also impressive with good sound staging.

 

DISPLAY

XTREME 43-inch LED TV display that delivers a vivid viewing experience. Viewing angles are satisfactory. It is one Smart TV that delivers deeper and richer colors to offer a realistic viewing experience. delivers one of the absolute best home cinema experiences

 

CONNECTIVITY 

43" XTREME "S" Series Smart TV  is very well covered for general consumers. It connects with our home Wi-Fi and peripherals quickly and seamlessly. Like most smart tv, it also has a built-in Chromecast and casting works absolutely fine

 

43” XTREME S Series Smart TV = ₱16,495

For the budget price, basics like display, audio quality, connectivity and app support are handled better than what we usually get with other TVs in this price segment

 

PERFORMANCE

Xtreme MF-4300S 43" S-Series Full HD Digital Smart TV with Built-in soundbar by PureSound, Pre-installed with Netflix and Youtube application, WiFi Ready, FHD Ready, and FREE Wall Bracket

PRODUCT  INFO

43" XTREME "S" Series Smart TV

43" Digital Smart TV

Built-in soundbar by Pure Sound

Pre-installed with Netflix and Youtube application

Wi-Fi Ready

FHD Ready

DIMENSION: 1128x142x675

FREE ITEM: Wall Bracket

 

Many consumers are now looking for a Smart TV to perform such tasks equipped with the latest technology and to experience the next level of entertainment. A great thing that XTREME Appliances offers their new XTREME S Series models

With a highly functional Smart TV that covers the basics, the XTREME 43-inch MF-4300s Smart LED TV is great for people with lifestyle and business activities at home.

XTREME S-series Smart TVs combine the best and smart quality with the best price.

The XTREME 43-inch MF-4300s Smart LED TV with a built-in Pure Sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a very reasonable price for only = ₱16,495 available online and authorized appliance stores nationwide.

For more details, please visit XTREME Appliances onFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

For a full list of products, check out the brand’s official website, https://www.xtreme.com.ph/and online stores on Lazada and Shopee.

Kapamilya personalities across the Philippines unite to bring more online fun via MOR Entertainment

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Leading the pack of MOR Entertainment’s fresh offerings is the daily talk show “Good Time ‘To!,” hosted by Ateng Jeri B, Bong Bastic, Macky Kho, and Mary J With shows like “Dear MOR,” “Good Time ‘To,” “kumuKokoy,” and more!

ABS-CBN’s newly launched MOR Entertainment brings together Kapamilya talents from different regions of the Philippines to kick-start entertaining conversations, promote OPM, and present relatable tales for Filipinos to enjoy via multiple digital platforms.

Leading the pack of MOR Entertainment’s fresh offerings is the daily talk show “Good Time ‘To!,” hosted by Ateng Jeri B and Bong Bastic from Luzon, Macky Kho from Visayas, and Mary Jay from Mindanao. The hourly program airs from Monday to Friday at 9 am and includes various segments focused on news, daily trends, lifestyle, showbiz, games, and of course, music. 

In the segment "#GoodTimeTalk," the four hosts will join forces in interviewing a celebrity guest about anything under the sun. Ateng Jeri B and Bong Bastic will then host “eBalita,” a daily rundown of the three hottest news in the country while Mary Jay will dish on the latest showbiz happenings in "eShowBuzz."

Macky Kho gives the spotlight to kaMORkadas in "Bida ka, KaMORkada," where the funniest TikTok videos submitted by viewers will be shown during the program. Kapamilya talents will also shine in "Concert Natin 'To," which will feature performances of Kapamilya stars from various ABS-CBN programs.

Meanwhile, fan-favorite “Dear MOR” continues to deliver true stories of love, joy, and loneliness with a fresh duo to love—Popoy and Betina Briones—who will narrate the letters sent by kaMORkadas and voice their takes through insightful advices and fun comments while interacting with viewers.

“Dear MOR” airs live on Facebook and kumu from Mondays to Thursdays at 12 nn, with highlights posted on MOR’s YouTube channel. The clean podcast version with full production of the episodes will be uploaded every Friday on the “Dear MOR: The Podcast” on Spotify, which is currently listed in Top Podcasts chart of Spotify Philippines.

Other weekday offerings to catch live on MOR Entertainment’s Facebook and kumu is Kokoy’s one-man comedy show “kumuKokoy” at 10 am; Macky Kho’s hangout/talent showcase program “MORkadahan” at 2 pm; and Daddy Sarge’s alter-ego Medem’s fun take on public and private issue discussion “Lagot Ka Kay Medem!” at 4 pm.

This is followed by Onse’s feel-good program for the masses “143 For Life” at 5 pm; non-stop music showcase “MOR Playlist” at 7 pm; and finally, Chico’s interactive romance-themed advice-giving show “SLR” at 9 pm.

The entire MOR entertainment family—composed of Ateng Jeri B, Betina Briones, Bong Bastic, Chico, Chinaheart, Daddy Sarge, David Bang, Erick D., Jacky G, Kisses, Kokoy, Grasya Pantasya, Macky Kho, Mary Jay, Master James Spider, Nicki Morena, Onse, Popoy, and Tito Son—is ready to bring more fun and laughter to viewers worldwide.

Subscribe to MOR Entertainment’s YouTube channel, follow @MORe on Kumu, and like MORe Manila, MORe Luzon, MORe Visayas, and MORe Mindanao on Facebook. For updates, follow ABS-CBN PR on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abscbnpr), Twitter, and Instagram (@abscbnpr), or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

Ready to Fall In Love This Season of Love? Book Your Tickets to This Pinoy BL Series!

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If you’ve still got that hangover from Cupid’s holiday and are in the mood for some Boys’ Love entertainment, you’re in for a romantic treat because the sequel of Filipino BL series Ben X Jim, the first installment of which premiered on YouTube, has landed on UPSTREAM, and you can easily buy your tickets for the entire season via GMovies for only P250!

Yes, that’s right, UPSTREAM, in partnership with GMovies, now presents not only movies but now also TV shows, with Season 2 of Regal Entertainment’s Ben X Jim first on the list.

 

Written and directed by Easy Ferrer, Ben X Jim follows the story of two people who go from strangers to lovers then back to strangers with memories. The show stars Teejay Marquez as Ben and Jerome Ponce as Jim. Sarah Edwards, Ron Angeles and Kat Galang reprise their roles from the first season and are joined by new cast members Vance Larena, Royce Cabrera, Ejay Jallorina, Miko Gallardo, Darwin Yu, Anika Dela Cruz, and Jomari Angeles.

 

Check out the trailer here: http://bit.ly/BenxJimS2

 

Get your Ben X Jim tickets via GMovies in just a few clicks and binge-watch that post-Valentine’s Day hangover away.Curl up with your loved one or swoon alongside your pals over Ben and Jim’s story of love. If you’re missing your partner during this year’s month of love, you can always book tickets for two, have a virtual movie date night and stream at the same time, so you can enjoy the show no matter how far apart you are.

 

Here’s how you can get your tickets through the GMovies website:

 

1. Go to www.gmovies.ph
2. Select the Ben X Jim series from the “Home” or “Stream Now” page
3. On the details page, select the specific season you would like to rent. Note that you will get access to all the episodes for the specified season upon successful rental.
4. Proceed to rent the desired season
5. Select your preferred payment method and complete the checkout process
6. Start streaming on UPSTREAM or watch later from the “My Shows” tab

 

For more information, visit the GMovies’ FAQs page. Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/BOOK-BenxJim2

Top supermarkets offer big rewards when you pay with PayMaya QR

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Grocery shopping this February is more rewarding when you go cashless as PayMaya teams up with the biggest supermarkets in the country to give you a safer and more convenient experience when purchasing your daily essentials with PayMaya QR. 

Until February 28, 2021, you can get up to P250 in cashback when you #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR at your go-to supermarkets including Mercury Drug, Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Super8, Waltermart, AllDay, and South Emerald, among so many others. To know the full list of participating supermarkets, visit http://pymy.co/FebGroceryQRCashback.

All you have to do is #ScanToPay at least P1,000 for your everyday purchases to get a P50 cashback. You can enjoy this reward up to five times for the entire promo period – giving you a total of P250 in savings, at your favorite grocery stores all over the country.

With these exciting rewards, PayMaya QR is truly the #BetterQR to use when stocking up on your essentials, or shopping for your next cooking or baking experiment. Not only can you enjoy a safer and more convenient way of paying for your everyday needs, you also get to enjoy Balik Bayad which you can use to buy extra ingredients for meals for the family or something special for yourself.  

Getting your own PayMaya account and enjoying the convenience of shopping contactless is very easy. Just download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register 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 everyday needs, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!   

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.    

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 37,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.