#VisitCentralVisayas: TPB and DOT bring 11th Regional Travel Fair to Cebu

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism, is set to stage one of its flagship programs, the 11th Regional Travel Fair (RTF), from 21 to 23 July 2023 at SM Seaside City, Cebu.

The RTF is a government-initiated trade fair that strategically conducts its events across different regions of the country. This initiative provides an excellent platform for host regions to showcase their unique tourism offerings in partnership with the local government units and local industry players.

In its 11th installment, the RTF will shine the spotlight on Central Visayas, a region renowned for its white sandy beaches, breathtaking sceneries, and unspoiled natural wonders. A travelers’ mecca, this region offers a multitude of activities for both islands and highlands explorations – from idyllic white sand beaches to captivating underwater scenery and exhilarating adventures to vibrant historical sites. It is sure to attract tourists to #VisitCentralVisayas and explore its breathtaking wonders.

“After a series of hybrid regional travel fairs, we are thrilled to stage a full in-person event and gather key industry stakeholders to the 11th RTF in Cebu. I invite everyone to join us as we embark on a meaningful journey to #VisitCentralVisayas and discover its treasures,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.

The 11th RTF will commence with Business-to-Business sessions between local sellers and buyers to establish valuable relationships, promote collaboration on marketing campaigns and product development while also sharing emerging trends and best practices in the industry.

A two-day Business-to-Consumer session is also slated on July 22-23 wherein over 70 exhibitors will showcase and offer discounted domestic tour packages, airline tickets, accommodations, and other tourism-related products and services.

The fair will also feature the handloom weaving industry of Hablon Weavers of Argao and Banig Weavers of Badian, Cebu. These centuries-old traditions hold immense cultural and traditional significance, representing the vibrant history and heritage of the Cebuano people.

Be part of the 11th RTF and get a chance to score great travel deals for your next adventure! Register now at https://rtf.tpb.gov.ph/

Looking for the sweet treat of your dreams? The new Presto Premium may be it!

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Some snacks have a permanent spot in our hearts because they are integral to our childhood—case in point: Presto Peanut Butter Cookie.

For some, it was their go-to merienda during recess, the treat they shared with their high school crush, or the snack their barkada would munch on when they hung out after class.

If you happen to love it, we have amazing news for you. Your favorite childhood cookie now has a new and more decadent version: Presto Premium!

Your favorite childhood cookie now has a new and more decadent version: Presto Premium!

Just imagine, the classic, creamy peanut butter Presto cookie sandwich but enveloped in a thick, smooth, and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate coating—that’s Presto Premium. The richness of the chocolate and the nuttiness of the peanut butter make an irresistible combination that rewards your taste buds with every bite.

Enjoy it as a mini reward for powering through your to-do list, share it with your colleagues at work, or get your barkada together and take a trip down memory lane while savoring this fan-fave cookie in a new way.

Presto Premium Cookie offers deliciousness at a budget-friendly price. This delectable treat is available for a limited time only (August, 2023 or until supplies last). You can get a box of 12 two-piece packs for just Php 162.00 (SRP). That's a total of 24 chocolate-coated peanut butter cookies!

Satisfy your sweet cravings with the NEW Presto Premium

So, peanut butter fans, chocolate lovers and Presto Peanut Butter Cookie loyalists, make sure to try the new Presto Premium while it’s still available. It can very well be the sweet treat of your dreams!

Shop Presto Premium at select supermarkets nationwide and online via Lazada. 

For more information, visit Presto Creams’ official Facebook page.

The Ultimate Dance Battle Returns as Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines is Back for Another Season

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Red Bull Dance Your Style, the renowned brand’s take on a 1-on-1 unique street dance competition that pushes the boundaries of every dancer’s freestyle and improvisation skills, is set to return to the Philippines for its highly anticipated 2nd season.

Carrying on the momentum of last year’s introduction to the country, Red Bull Dance Your Style promises to deliver another intense and electrifying competition that showcases the talent and creativity of the Philippines’ top dancers. Unlike traditional dance competitions, Red Bull Dance Your Style places all the powers in the crowd’s hands as they decide the winner of each battle. The participation of the crowd creates an unparalleled level of atmosphere that empowers every dancer to channel their full potential and deliver a captivating performance.

Red Bull Dance Your Style: A Complete Dancer’s Stomping Ground

The journey of Red Bull Dance Your Style started with auditions to look for the best dancers in the country to compete in the upcoming Cebu and Manila qualifiers under the guidance of Philippine All-Stars’ legends and dance consultants, Vince Mendoza and Lema Diaz. The victorious dancers from both respective qualifiers will move on to the National Finals on September 2, 2023.

The event is open to all performers who possess the drive, skill, and passion necessary for any good dancer. When asked how the tournament can be daunting to first-time contestants, Mendoza reassured that taking the first step towards new opportunities can change a performer’s life forever. “Don't be afraid to enter for the first time. It's the experience and giving your best that’s the greatest gift you can give yourself. I also get nervous, but if you overcome that fear it will change your life forever and that moment is yours forever,” he said.

The winner of the National Finals will advance to the World Finals and represent the Philippines against the top dancers from around the globe—the World Finals of Red Bull Dance Your Style in Germany in November of this year.

For more information and updates regarding this year’s season of Red Bull Dance Your Style, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok )

Fun ways to use your Galaxy Watch when it’s synced with your Galaxy Phone - These two make the perfect pair!

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The Galaxy Watch has been an indispensable partner to the Galaxy smartphone since 2018 for achieving fitness goals and tracking other health and wellness activities. But did you know that it also works as a portable planner for tasks and makes a great extension to your phone?

Five years since the launch of the first Galaxy Watch, it has evolved from a fitness tracker, to being a complement for the Galaxy smartphone in keeping tabs on different activities on your apps. Sporting a mini chatbox, planner, radio, and fitness tracker on your wrist has never been this helpful!

If you are deciding on getting your own Galaxy Watch, here are a list of ways it can make tasks so much easier or more fun when it’s synced to your Galaxy smartphone:

Track your health stats

Stay on top of your wellness goals as you check health data both on your Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy Watch. The Samsung Health app can be synced from your phone to the Galaxy Watch just by tapping “More Options” then “Settings”. Select the Samsung Watch accessory or “Scan for accessories” if not listed. This also allows you to also check on your heart rate and Electrocardiogram (ECG) levels from the app through your Galaxy Watch. At the end of a long busy day, sleep with your Galaxy Watch on and wake up to a sleep report of your body movements, heart rate, and oxygen levels.

Keep tabs on emails and schedules

As you gear up for a busy day ahead, checking your schedule and emails via your phone while on the way to work could be a hazard. But it's super easy to stay connected with your Galaxy Watch - you can sync your Gmail and Calendar app so your meetings and reminders are right on your wrist. You can even check your emails through the Galaxy watch, and recite your reply through the microphone and it will transcribe to text!

Play music on-the-go

Enjoy your favorite playlist during a workout, in transit, or as ambient sounds while finishing tasks at work from your Galaxy Watch through your connected Galaxy smartphone. Just ensure that the settings on your phone have the “Auto sync” on. To never miss the countless tunes on your Spotify playlist, simply download the app and your favorite tracks to your Galaxy Watch. Your tracks can be played even offline without having to bring out your phone with your your earbuds or the Watch’s speakers.

Check and respond to messages, anytime

If you receive a message via messaging apps in the middle of a workout or while enjoying a meal with friends, you can check or even type a quick reply using your Galaxy Watch as long as the message notification is activated. When a new message is received, a slight vibration or sound alert will appear immediately on screen. If you miss the alert, you can go back to the message by swiping the watch face to the right and you can compose a quick reply by tapping an emoji or tying a message.

Sync your devices fuss free

Enjoy all of these functions with your Samsung Watch when you connect it to your Samsung smartphone! Just enable your phone’s Bluetooth and the watch will connect to the phone. If you are connecting the watch to a new phone, simply reset your watch by pressing the “Home” and “Back” buttons and wait for reset to finish. Upon finishing the reset, go to “Settings” on the watch and select “General”. Then tap, “Connect to a new phone” and you’re good to maximize your Samsung Watch functions without having to pull out your phone.

Want to know more about what makes the Galaxy Watch an essential pair to your phone? Discover an all-new Galaxy as we showcase our latest technologies designed to open possibilities and transform lives. It’s going to make you want to Join the flip side.

Embark on a captivating journey as Samsung introduces a new cultural driving force – an all-new Galaxy at the very first Unpacked Event to be hosted in Seoul, South Korea. The global event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning on July 26 at 8:00 p.m. KST or 7:00 p.m. Philippine time.

Welcome Lahat DITO!

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Enjoy unlimited 5G home WiFi as DITO Telecommunity officially launches DITO Home UNLI 5G designed to give Filipino households high-speed connectivity with no limits.

To support the digital lifestyles of Filipino households, the fastest-growing telco provider DITO Telecommunity, officially launches DITO Home UNLI 5G, an affordable broadband subscription that allows Filipinos to enjoy 500Mbps+ and 5G internet speeds at their homes.

With DITO Home UNLI 5G, Filipinos can now enjoy and experience an ultra-fast internet connection at an affordable price, enabling them to go all-out in their daily activities at home—whether for remote work, business meetings, online schooling, or leisure activities like online gaming, streaming, e-shopping or social networking.

“As you all know, we recently unlocked a new mobile experience by introducing the DITO Mobile Postpaid FLEXPlans, but this time around, we want to elevate our subscribers’ digital experience by launching another offering that caters to their connectivity needs at home. DITO Home UNLI 5G offers an affordable high-speed internet connection essential to every modern Filipino household,” said DITO Chief Commercial Officer Evelyn Jimenez.

Choose the plan that suits your budget and needs

Depending on the customers’ needs and budgets, they can choose from prepaid or postpaid subscriptions to enjoy DITO Home’s UNLI 5G offerings.

For Postpaid, subscribers can enjoy unlimited internet speed of up to 500Mbps+ for the regular price of only PhP 1,490 monthly. However, those who subscribe until October 6, 2023, can enjoy 50% off the monthly service fee as a special Introductory Offer (pay only Php 745 for the first six months).

For the more deliberate user, a data-capped postpaid plan with 200 GB monthly data allocation is also available for just only PhP 990 per month. Further, with this data-capped plan, leftover data from the previous billing cycle can be carried over to the next billing cycle.

All DITO Home UNLI 5G postpaid plans have a contract term of 24 months, include a free 5G modem/router and a 30-day Prime Video subscription.

Meanwhile, customers can still experience DITO Home UNLI 5G through its Prepaid offers. For only Php 1,090 per month, enjoy unlimited internet speeds of up to 500Mbps+. Customers can opt for a data-capped plan with the same internet speed for only Php 590 monthly. Do note that customers acquiring prepaid offers are required to purchase the DITO Home Starter Kit for Php 7,990, which includes the modem/router.

Pay easily and get your Rewards Points

To enjoy uninterrupted broadband connection, subscribers can conveniently pay for their postpaid plans through different payment channels: DITO Experience Store, Pay & Go payment kiosk, and the DITO APP online payment (Debit or Credit Card, GCash, Maya, GrabPay, and WeChat Pay).

When paying for any postpaid broadband plan, subscribers earn DITO Rewards points whenever they pay the bill. The points can be used to redeem a wide array of choices in the DITO Rewards catalog, including data promos, plus various dining, shopping, and gaming treats.

Apply for a DITO Home UNLI 5G now!

DITO Home UNLI 5G is now available in 490 Barangays across the National Capital Region (NCR) and 50 Barangays in Cebu. Customers from these areas can apply for a DITO Home UNLI 5G subscription plan by simply submitting one valid ID and proof of billing to any DITO Experience Store in NCR (Glorietta, Greenhills, Robinsons Galleria, SM Manila, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, SM Southmall, and Udenna Tower) and in Cebu (SM City Cebu and Robinsons Galleria Cebu). Customers may also apply by signing up at the DITO Home website, calling the 185 hotline, or approaching the DITO booths available in select communities nationwide.

To learn more about DITO Home, visit https://dito.ph/home5gpostpaid.

You may also watch the DITO Home UNLI 5G TVC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUdWV9vbBlY.

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About DITO Telecommunity

DITO Telecommunity Corporation, is the newest major telecommunications provider in the Philippines after it was awarded a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity by the National Telecommunications Commission in 2019.

DITO commits to provide world class, fast, affordable, and secure telecommunications services that endeavors to connect and empower Filipino communities wherever they may be and aims to see a day where data access is no longer a privilege, but a right for everyone.

DITO is a Filipino company and is a consortium that includes Udenna Corporation and China Telecommunications Corporation.

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