Red Ribbon gives love, grants children’s wishes in Christmas outreach

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Red Ribbon gives love to the children of Alay Pag-Asa Foundation by granting their Christmas wishes

and spending a fun and love-filled day with the kids.

What better way to celebrate Christmas than making children's wishes come true? This holiday season, Red Ribbon brings the magic of Christmas to the children of Alay Pag-Asa Foundation Inc., in Mandaluyong City through an outreach that furthers the brand's purpose of encouraging Filipinos to give love everyday in big and small ways.

The children’s eyes sparkled with joy as they received special boxes that were especially made for each of them. Gifts from their wish lists, Red Ribbon treats, school supplies, and Noche Buena packages were all packed with love by Red Ribbon.

The children were also treated to games, balloon art, and even a magic show. Completing the Christmas party was a table filled with their favorite food and delectable Red Ribbon cakes and pastries.

“Christmas is a very special occasion for us. This is the season when we give love through our cakes and pastries. Today, we are giving love to our community by granting kids their wishes and giving them gifts that we have specially prepared for them,” Joey Dominguez, Red Ribbon President, shared.

Red Ribbon spreads Christmas cheer and gift-giving through a donation to Alay Pag-Asa Foundation, a community-based NGO helping indigent families in Mandaluyong City.

Celebrating moments of love

Alay Pag-Asa Foundation is a community-based NGO helping indigent children, youth & their families in Mandaluyong City. Atty. Eduardo V. Bringas, Alay Pag-Asa Foundation Chairman, thanked Red Ribbon for the generous love that has been extended to them. “We are blessed to have been chosen as a beneficiary of the Red Ribbon Give Love Today program, so that these children can experience the joy of Christmas,” Atty. Bringas said.

“We really wanted to bring to life the brand's mission by giving love today to the kids. Red Ribbon has always been part of Filipino celebrations, and today, we celebrate Christmas with the kids of Alay Pag-Asa,” says Cathleen Capati, Red Ribbon Assistant Vice President and Marketing Head

Christmas is about making others happy with presents and your presence. Give love this season with Red Ribbon cakes and pastries, available at your nearest Red Ribbon branches, or through www.redribbondelivery.com.ph, the official Red Ribbon App, or through Grabfood and Foodpanda

The children of Alay Pag-Asa Foundation each got a gift box containing an item they wished for, Noche Buena packages, toys, school supplies, and Red Ribbon treats.

The children of Alay Pag-Asa Foundation were surprised to see their wishes come to life!

Noche Buena packages, school supplies, and Red Ribbon pastries completed the 

Give Love Today gift boxes

A child from Alay Pag-Asa Foundation with her Christmas wish granted by Red Ribbon

A child beneficiary from Alay Pag-Asa Foundation with her gift from Red Ribbon

Alay Pag-Asa Foundation kids and staff were treated to a buffet of sweet treats from Red Ribbon!

The children happily enjoyed their meals after a fun and love-filled day

Caltex gives brand-new SUVs to Fuel Your Fortune winners

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Lucky winners from Luzon, Visayas, and Metro Manila received their brand-new Toyota Fortuner at Caltex station located at JP Rizal, Makati City

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), recently announced the winners of their ‘Caltex Fuel Your Fortune’ raffle promo. For every Php500 single receipt purchase of any Caltex Fuel with Techron, Delo, Havoline lubricants, and Techron Concentrate Plus customers were entitled to one (1) raffle entry for a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Fortuner and Php5,000 Caltex StarCash. The promo ran from August 8, 2022 to October 30, 2022.

“We at Caltex are more than grateful to give back to our customers for the continued trust and support they’ve been giving us. We will continue to strengthen our service offerings to ensure that our customers will always have a smooth and wonderful journey. Our warmest congratulations to all the winners of the Caltex Fuel Your Fortune promo,” said CPI Country Chairman, Billy Liu.

The three lucky winners of a brand new 2022 Toyota Fortuner are Benzen Llamado from Iloilo, Jupiter Bacaoat from Baguio, and Leopoldo Concel from Taguig City. The awarding was held at a Caltex station in JP Rizal, Makati wherein all three winners got the keys and papers for the formal turnover of their Toyota Fortuner.

Bacaoat shared, “I have been a user of Caltex products and services for almost 2 years now since there are a lot of Caltex stations in Baguio which is very convenient for me. I’m thankful to Caltex for this promotion and of course for winning the grand prize that we will surely make use of.”

Aside from the Toyota Fortuners, 200 lucky motorists won Php5,000 Caltex StarCash that they can use for fueling up.

Follow Caltex’s official Facebook page to be updated on upcoming and current promotions.

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Airbnb reveals 2022 top destinations for Filipinos and next year’s travel trends

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●     This year, FIlipino travelers sought out Airbnb Stays in Tropical, Amazing Pools and Nature Parks categories

●     Looking ahead to 2023, Filipinos are planning trips to domestic spots including Cebu City, El Nido and Baguio; and international destinations including Singapore and Australia

This December, Airbnb is wrapping up the year with a bow by revealing its top destinations and Airbnb Categories of stays in 2022, and providing a sneak peek at what 2023 has in store.

In 2022, Pinoy guests on Airbnb found themselves most enjoying a tropical getaway, or relaxing by the poolside. The Tropical and Amazing Pools Categories of stays ranked top in terms of Filipinos’ most-booked homes, with outdoor categories including National Parks, Golf, Lake Houses, Beachfront and Surfing just close behind.*

2022 saw an unprecedented eagerness to travel, particularly as borders across the world began to reopen. Notably, the Philippines welcomed a significant influx of inbound tourists on Airbnb this year with Singaporeans topping the list. Latest data revealed that the top origin cities of guests visiting the Philippines in 2022 are Singapore, Seoul, Los Angeles, London and Sydney.**

Looking ahead to 2023, Pinoys are definitely hoping to put their passports to good use. According to Airbnb data, the top trending travel spots for international travel in 2023 among Filipino guests are Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea.

Still, domestic destinations also remain top of mind for Filipinos, with top trending domestic destinations in 2023 being Cebu City and Lapu Lapu City in Cebu, El Nido and Coron in Palawan, Baguio in the north, and Pasay and Mandaluyong in Metro Manila.***

As the holiday season rolls around, this presents a unique opportunity for Filipinos to take advantage of the travel surge and earn some additional income, and perhaps even pay for a trip to a trending destination.

Earlier this month, Airbnb made it even easier to Airbnb one’s home through its new Airbnb Setup featuring one-to-one guidance from an Airbnb Superhost, the opportunity to host an experienced guest as one’s first guest, as well as one-tap access to specially-trained Community support agents. Together with even more AirCover for Hosts, with tripled damage protection to USD3 million and expanded guest identity verification, among other top protections for both inside and outside your home, there’s no better time to become an Airbnb Host and share one’s home for the holidays.

All bookings included in this press release are intended to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not endorse or promote these listings or any other accommodations or experiences on the platform.

*Top Categories of 2022 (PH) nights booked by PH guests in any destination with check-in dates from May 11, 2022 thru September 30, 2022

**Top origin cities, states and countries, by nights stayed for PH travel by international guest with travel stays between January, 1 2022 thru September 30, 2022

***Top trending travel spots for 2023 travel by Filipinos, based on searches made in Q1-Q3 2022 for future 2023 check-ins        

Don't let sickness, emergencies steal your holidays!

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 Keep your loved ones ready and protected with MediCard’s RxER

The holidays are here! Finally, it is the time of the year to relax, unwind, and enjoy all the festive activities with your family and friends. And perhaps, you are now busy listing all the possible gifts that would spark joy in your loved ones, regardless of whether they have been naughty or nice. 

As everyone is eager to celebrate this season, keep in mind that it can be a risky time as well. The holidays frequently attract unwanted guests, such as illnesses and accidents ranging from road accidents to fireworks injuries.

A January 2022 report by the Department of Health (DOH) revealed there were 85 cases of fireworks-related injuries as the country celebrated the 2022 New Year. While the numbers continue to decrease each year, it pays off to be ready always for unforeseen emergencies that can steal your holiday celebrations.

MediCard RxER: The best gift you can give this season

To help you put one of the best gifts under the Christmas tree, MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO) in the Philippines, brings you MediCard RxER so you can ensure that your loved ones are prepared for any unexpected situations while savoring the joy of the festive season.

The RxER provides a brand-new, specialized healthcare maintenance service that includes emergency, preventative, and outpatient treatment and is created to give members of all ages the maximum value and convenience.

In hospitals recognized by MediCard, the overall cap for patients requiring emergency trauma care is PhP20,000. ER costs, professional fees, and urgent drugs connected to the condition of accidents, burns, animal bites, and accidental chemical poisoning are also included in emergency care charges if it is within six hours from the time of the incident.

Emergency diagnostic procedures and lab tests up to PhP5,000, including MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound, are also covered. Additionally, coverage will be provided for tetanus toxoid, anti-tetanus serum, and current rabies vaccination. Regular casting and splint are also included.

Is it a one-time-use thing? No. Members may use emergency services more than once for the said circumstances if the limit has not yet been reached.

The gift that keeps on giving

Members of the RxER card are also entitled to an annual physical exam in any MediCard free-standing clinic and Uro Industrial Clinic (UROIC). This includes a complete blood count, a chest X-ray, a urinalysis, a fecalysis, and a general check-up for the entire year.

In addition, members get unlimited access to outpatient consultations with primary care physicians, including general practitioners, general surgeons on a clinic-to-clinic basis, obstetricians for non-maternity-related check-ups, pediatricians, family medicine physicians, and medical internists. For other specialists and sub-specialists, on the other hand, the RxER covers a flat rate of PhP350 for consultations.

Other benefits of RxER include a 30% discount on outpatient laboratory and diagnostic tests, outpatient surgeries and other services, and procedures at the Skin & Body Clinic. It also gives its members dental services, such as one-time oral prophylaxis, dental consultations, and a 30% discount on dental procedures.

All these may be availed of at any MediCard free-standing clinic in key cities nationwide https://fsc.medicardphils.com/Home/Contact.

There is no time to lose! Gift your loved ones these wonderful benefits now for only PhP1,998 with no age limit and no medical check-up required, available on MediCard’s website, Shopee, Lazada, Medicard free-standing clinics, Maria Health, and more.

MediCard is a leading HMO founded and managed by doctors. Over the years, it has provided the most comprehensive and innovative healthcare programs and fitness activities to help people achieve healthier lives. 

To learn more about MediCard Philippines, visit its website at https://www.medicardphils.com/. 

 

BENCH Techs-up with UnionBank: Digital payments enhanced in 800+ stores across the nation

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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has partnered with Suyen Corporation (BENCH Group) to help the leading clothing and lifestyle brand digitize payments in its more than 800 brick-and-mortar and affiliate stores all over the country, for easier and more convenient transactions for its customers.

The contract signing ceremony between UnionBank and BENCH took place last November 14 at the UnionBank Plaza in Pasig City.

To help BENCH digitize its transactions, UnionBank will be generating in-store QRPH codes that will serve as additional payment channels for shoppers. This will allow them to quickly pay for their purchases without worrying about loose change. They also won't need to use their on-hand cash or fall in line to withdraw cash at ATMs, saving them time.

Because the partnership leverages QRPH's wide range of accepted payment providers through partner banks and popular digital wallets, shoppers can pay for their purchases digitally without worrying about using services or apps they are not familiar with, and simply opt for those that they are already using.

"We believe that the use of QRPH in our offline stores should bring many benefits and convenience to our customers. We want to thank UnionBank for this initiative in tapping us as a partner," said Vice President for Business Development Group of BENCH Bryan Lim.

"This great milestone promises to trailblaze the way we do our business in our respective fields and keep up with the changing needs of our customers," said UnionBank Merchant Acquiring and Payment Gateway Head Gerry Austria. "This is a valuable opportunity to ensure that our customers will have a more enjoyable way of shopping."