Gear up for your ‘Ber-months getaways and escapades

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As Pinoys hit the road for the holidays, Home Credit shares destination suggestions and digital gears to better enjoy those holiday travels

 

Manila, Philippines — Fa la la la la — it's that time of the year again! The cool holiday breeze starts brushing on your skin, Christmas carols are airing on the radios, and a colorful array of holiday trinkets and decorations are being decked up on houses and streets. 

 

Now that travel restrictions have eased — travel bells are also ringing! Whether you're simply craving a weekend away cozying up with loved ones, or going to a festive yuletide getaway, make sure you have all the right travel essentials and gears for a smoother and more memorable holiday vacation. 

 

If you are looking for your next destination, read up for travel ideas and make the best of your holidays!

 

Take wonderful selfies in Baguio Christmas Village

Want to head up north? Experience the yuletide spirit of the colorful Christmas village in the City of Pines. Get your camera phones ready for some selfies or strike a pose with the vivid attractions and mesmerizing holiday lights while playing in the snow for that ultimate winter wonderland vibe.

 

You can also bring out the child in you and take a stroll in the gingerbread houses and candy cane displays and take photos with miniature snowmen while enjoying Baguio’s cool breeze — plus, you can visit the nearby night market and restaurants to complete the experience.

 

Go hiking in Sagada

Hike your way to the clouds and embrace the ‘ber-month breeze in Sagada, Mountain Province. Get your high-definition cameras ready and some drone action as you explore destinations within the mountain range.

 

Never miss a moment and get your powerful lenses ready to capture the famous hanging coffins, the picturesque view of Marlboro Hills, and the scenic Mt. Kiltepan viewpoint.

 

If you are craving more adventure, an additional hour-and-a-half away ride won’t hurt! Get your power banks ready to recharge your gears as you quest the ancient Buscalan Village, where the oldest and last mambabatok or Ifugao tattoo artist, Apo Whang Od, resides.

 

Hit the road to La Union

Grab your friends and have an awesome ‘ber-month road trip to La Union. Don’t forget to pack a good portable speaker to play your friendship playlists while you exchange amazing stories and share some laughs.

After indulging in San Juan’s famous beaches along with good music and sumptuous food, you can also explore La Union’s other famous destinations like the ancient Ma-Cho Temple, the historical Baluarte Watch Tower, or do some grape picking at Gapuz Grape Farm.

 

Catch some waves in Siargao

For those who are looking for some action, Siargao is the right travel destination for you. Have the ultimate island experience with your family and friends while immersing in the island with the locals.

 

If you want to learn the basics of surfing or diving, better grab your waterproof action cameras to capture fun moments beneath the splashes and waves. Ready your selfie sticks and hop on boats as you discover Siargao’s beautiful islands like the famous Naked Island and Sohoton Cove, ride motorcycles and stroll along the iconic palm tree-lined road and finally, join a party at Cloud 9 coast where great food and entertainment awaits.

 

Get the full Christmas experience in Pampanga

Witness an awesome showdown of lights this December in the Christmas capital of the Philippines, San Fernando — home to the mesmerizing giant lanterns. Take clear, crisp photos of the giant attractions by bringing your night-powered camera phones with you. Capture every detail and make the vibrant colors of the lanterns pop in every shot.

 

If you are looking for another exciting Christmas-themed place in the city, worry not because Pampanga’s first Christmas-themed park in Mexico is open for you. After visiting the holiday destinations, satisfy your tastebuds with Kapampangan delicacies like tsokolate de batirol and bibingka at puto bumbong.

 

Be holiday ready with Home Credit

Gear up for your holiday getaway through Home Credit Philippines’ flexible payment terms and low-interest rates! As the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, Home Credit offers phones, gadgets, and other essential travel gear at the most affordable cost and flexible installment plans that fit every traveler’s budget.

 

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the Home Credit App on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what is new in the Marketplace.

 

 

Beko Sends Love This Christmas With Big Savings, Vacation Travel Trips

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When we talk about Christmas, all we can think about is the merry jingles, festive food, and the smiles we see as everyone prepares their gifts.

After two years of the pandemic, restrictions have been eased, and we are now adapting to the new normal. Regardless of the difficulties, the holiday season in the Philippines will always be a truly wonderful time, and it is something that every Filipino looks forward to.

To celebrate the season of holidays and the spirit of giving back, the European appliance brand, Beko, will make our Christmas merrier with "Beko Sends Love This Christmas." They'll give away big cash discounts with free items and raffle prizes such as fuel cards and exciting family vacation trip packages.

With "Beko Sends Love This Christmas," you can make your Christmas appliance wishlist come true as you save up to PHP 21,000 when you purchase Beko's appliances, including washing machines, freestanding cookers, air conditioners, and refrigerators. Make it merrier when you also score some free items with your purchases, including a coffee maker and a handheld iron.

Starting on October 1, Beko will choose five (5) winners weekly of free fuel cards worth PHP 5,000. For the grand prize, Beko will pick three (3) winners of family travel packages; 1 family travel trip to Boracay, one family travel trip to Coron, and one family travel trip to Davao.

To join, you need to purchase a single receipt of Beko products amounting to Php 10,000 or more from October 1-December 31, 2022 from All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home Appliance, Fair N Square, Gloria Bazaar, Great World, HAT, J Marketing, Lazada, Magic Appliance Center, Manhattan Appliance, Manila Imperial, Mike’s Appliances, Pricewise, Robinsons Appliances, Savers, Shopee, SM Appliances, Solidmark, S&R (Gidi), Western Appliance and 1st Megasaver.

Any single receipt purchase worth Php 10,000 to Php 26,000 entitles you to one (1) raffle ticket. Participants will receive two (2) raffle entries for purchases ranging from Php 26,001 to 40,000 and three (3) raffle entries for purchases ranging from Php 40,001 and above.

Once the purchase has been made, the buyer must register online via http://www.bekopromos.ph. Upon confirmation of entry, Beko will send the raffle entry number/s within 72 hours of registration. Once the raffle number/s have been received, participants will get a chance to be part of the 60 lucky winners of free fuel cards worth PHP 5,000 and the three lucky winners of family travel packages.

The winners will be announced on Beko's official Facebook page, and winners will be notified via their registered email addresses.

Indeed, with Beko, the holiday season can feel livelier and more exciting to look forward to!

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.

XTREME Appliances opens its first SM Concept Store branch in Camarines Norte

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Camarines Norte, Philippines - Just in time for the upcoming Holiday season, one of the leading local appliance brands, XTREME Appliances, opened its first-ever concept store inside SM Malls yesterday, September 30, 2022.

(From left to right: Retail Head Meng Melgar, Councilor Eliza Huergula Llovit, President Adrian Lim, Councilor Jose Angelo Corretes, VP for Business Development Marky Del Mundo, Brand Marketing Manager Paula Dizon, and SM DAET Representatives)

The Grand Opening was led by XTREME Appliances' President Mr. Adrian Lim, Vice President for Business Development Mr. Mark Del Mundo, Retail Head Mr. Romeo Melgar, and Brand Marketing Manager Ms. Paula Katrina Dizon, together with Daet Municipal Councilor Eliza Llovit and Councilor Jose Angelo Corretes, and with the regional media in attendance. They were also joined by SM Daet Assistant Mall Manager Ms. Rachel Odda with the Leasing Manager Grace Dynne Isidro,

The newest concept store, located on the 2nd level of SM Daet, will serve customers in the whole province of Camarines Norte, especially in the nearby municipalities of San Vicente, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Vinzons, Talisay, Basud, and Mercedes. It will carry the brand's full line-up of products from entertainment, cooling, and home-kitchen appliances.

"Every Filipino deserves a trusted appliance brand that is worth every peso. That's why we at XTREME Appliances continuously expand in different parts of the country to make our products accessible to more Filipinos", shares Mr. Lim. "We are very happy and excited with our partnership with SM, this only marks the start, we will open more concept stores in different SM Mall branches in the coming months", he added.

What to expect

To celebrate the Grand Opening, XTREME Appliances offers exciting deals to Bicolanos. Starting September 30 until October 7, buyers of any participating products will get up to P8,700 worth of appliances as a freebie, plus a discount on selected items awaits.

MODEL NAME	SRP	GET FREEBIES (UP TO):
32-inch XTREME LED TV	₱8,995.00	₱5,985
40-inch XTREME LED TV	₱10,495.00	₱6,735
32-inch XTREME ANDROID TV	₱13,995.00	₱8,790
65W XTREME XBlast Portable Speaker	₱11,595.00	₱7,095
65W XTREME Portable Speaker	₱8,995.00	₱4,940
0.5HP XTREME COOL Window Type Aircon Manual	₱9,245.00	₱5,290
1.0HP XTREME COOL Window Type Aircon Manual	₱13,495.00	₱2,000

MODEL NAME	SRP	SAVINGS	SALE PRICE
16" XTREME HOME Stand Fan (Blue)	₱365.00	₱66.00	₱299.00
XTREME HOME Single Burner Gas Stove	₱1,295.00	₱296.00	₱999.00
TREME HOME Dry Iron (Violet)	₱895.00	₱300.00	₱595.00

“We received a warm welcome from our fellow Bicolanos during our soft opening, that’s why we’d like to extend this exclusive deal as our way of saying thank you. Imagine buying only one (1) product but you will go home with an additional of at least two (2) to four (4) more appliances”, shares Ms. Dizon.

XTREME Appliance owners and fans are encouraged to join the XTREME Appliances community page where members get to know more about the brand, interact with other members, and receive exclusive promos/discounts. Users can share their experiences and tips.

As of September 2022, XTREME Appliances has over sixty concept stores nationwide.

 

About XTREME Appliances

XTREME Appliances is a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and light commercial appliances like TV, Air Conditioner, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Gas Range, and many more.

To know more about XTREME Appliances please like and follow XTREME Appliances Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

Magical, mystery-filled Viu Originals that will make you believe in second chances

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Hop aboard your couch for another emotional K-drama ride with the family. Catch these new, exciting ‘second chance’ shows on Viu through your PLDT Home Fiber.

 

Humanity has always had a fascination with the afterlife — an unsolved riddle embedded in some religions and cultures since time immemorial. Buddhists and Hindus believe in reincarnation while Christians believe in eternal life.

 

The concept is also popular in Korean culture. The K-drama industry, in particular, isn’t shy when it comes to exploring death and rebirth so much so it has spawned a new genre — Second Chances.

 

There’s the time-travel historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), where the epilogue hints at the star-crossed lovers meeting each other again in the present time after a tragic ending to their previous romance. There’s also the fantasy-thriller romcom My Love From the Star (2013), where an immortal alien lead finds the reincarnated version of his true love who had died several hundred years ago. These two shows are some of the über-popular dramas touching on the concept of “second chances” — made available on top K-content streaming service Viu.

K-drama fans can access unlimited entertainment and seamless viewing experience using their PLDT Home Fiber. At P80/month, PLDT Home offers the cheapest Viu Premium access in the Philippines and charges it to every subscriber’s monthly bill hassle-free.

 

For those on the hunt for the biggest second chance shows, Viu has got you covered. For starters, there are Viu Originals Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her — all of which are sure to take viewers through journeys of rebirth, redemption, and justice.

 

What’s hot now on Viu

What makes second chance dramas so popular? Maybe it’s how the viewers resonate with the characters’ quest to fix the “timeline” for the better and eventually redeem themselves.

 

 

Again My Life explores this arc. Based on Kim Hae-nal's popular webtoon, the story follows Kim Hee-woo (Lee Joon-gi) — a man who rises from the bottom of his high school class to becoming one of his city's hotshot prosecutors. Unfortunately, Kim Hee-woo meets his untimely death in the hands of unidentified men, found to be connected to a corruption investigation on a politician he is handling. But his story isn’t over just yet as a run-in with a sympathetic Grim Reaper gives him a second chance at life. Brought back to his time as a high school student, Kim Hee-woo now sets out on a retributive mission to solve the mystery that ended his past life.

 

Not everyone gets to be reborn, though. Redemption and second chances can also come through ghostly assistance. In the mystery romcom series From Now On, Showtime, a third-eye-possessing magician Cha Cha-woong (Park Hae-jin) reluctantly pairs up with police officer Go Seul-hae (Jin Ki-joo). As Cha Cha-woong’s special talent gets discovered, he is roped in Go Seul-hae’s mission to solve crimes in their city. To get to the bottom of these cases, the duo commissions the help of, yes, ghost witnesses and the victims themselves.

 

Similar tropes have been explored in K-dramas but with a magician as the main character, Cha Cha-woong makes crime solving a little more fun with his tricks and disguises.

 

Of all these stories, one might say the best kind of ‘second chance’ is when the character doesn’t have to die — just like in Why Her. This new Viu Original makes a perfect case for a second chance series rooted in everyday life.

 

Why Her follows the story of Oh Soo-jae (Seo Hyun-jin), the youngest partner of a top law firm known for her drive, desire to win, and take-no-prisoners approach to her cases. Her flourishing career comes crashing down when office politics and a corrupt law firm chairman demotes her for sticking her nose in a case involving the very firm she works for. Oh Soo-jae is then forced out of her company, taking a position as a professor in a local law school.

 

Unwilling to endure injustice and see the end of all she’s worked for, Oh Soo-jae stages a comeback by working on the case that has ruined her career. In the process, she meets law student Gong Chan (Hwang In-yeop) who may just be the key to break the case wide open and help Soo-jae get her second chance at the top.

 

Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her  — three different shows with distinct stories and character motivations, but carrying one message: that people can always right their wrongs and strive to be better.

 

Follow more trending K-drama series by subscribing to a Viu Premium account with your PLDT Home Fiber!

 

Watch Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; Why Her; and more of the hottest Viu Originals through a Viu Premium access – powered by PLDT Home’s fastest and strongest connections. Enjoy more of the biggest content in Korea and across Asia with no ads and with same-day subtitled releases for select titles at just P80/month – the cheapest in the Philippines – through your PLDT Home Fiber. Automatically opt for convenient payment by charging your Viu Premium subscription fee to your PLDT Home account. Subscribe now by visiting https://pldthome.com/viu.

2GO joins 33rd Philippine Travel Mart with a Php22 Holidaze Sale!

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Travelers, especially those who wish to go home to their provinces early for the holidays, are in for another treat as 2GO Travel offers its Holidaze Sale with promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Manila to Cebu, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Tagbilaran, Puerto Princesa, and Coron vice versa. 

 

Those coming from the South Luzon area can also avail of promo fares for as low as Php22 for voyages from Batangas to Puerto Princesa, Coron, Tagbilaran, and Cagayan De Oro. 

Likewise, passengers can purchase tickets for as low as Php222 for voyages from Manila to Cagayan De Oro, Butuan, Dipolog, Ozamis, and Zamboanga, vice versa. 

 

Fares include a generous 50kg baggage allowance, giving travelers more space for pasalubongs and other items bought during their trips. Pasalubongs such as cake products, brownies, and even merchandise can also be bought aboard 2GO vessels. Passengers are also in for a sailcation once they go aboard, with spacious and clean accommodations, hot and fresh meals, a variety of food and drink, onboard activities, and views of the country’s beautiful islands from its famous sundeck.  

 

Travelers may score this deal at the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), with the theme “Safe Travels,” at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 30 to October 2. 2GO is participating in the expo and continues to encourage Safe, Sulit, Saya domestic sea travel as we anticipate peak travel in the last quarter of 2022.  

 

Passengers may also book their voyages online at travel.2go.com.ph.  

 

Travel period for the sale is from October 15 to December 15. 

 

For more inquiries, passengers may call (02)-85287000. 

 

“Filipinos are fun and festive, and it’s best done when traveling together, whether with family, loved ones and friends. With our Holidaze Sale, sea travelers will be able to experience memorable sailebrations even before reaching their destinations,” says Blessie Cruz, 2GO's Group Head for Marketing.    

 

Companies and groups can also arrange fun team buildings and business planning on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. These serve as unique and enjoyable event venues with facilities that can accommodate gatherings with exclusive use of the meeting rooms with audio and video set-up and live entertainment during evening functions.