Alaska IronKids Aquathlon makes resounding splash

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Two hundred thirty (230) young athletes made a splash at the 1st leg of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon held in Makati City. The fun yet challenging swim and run course tested participants’ mettle to complete the course and try to qualify for a podium win. In the end, Alaska IronKids veteran Juan Francisco “Wacky” Baniqued bested the boys 13-14 years old boys category with Clifford Pusing placing second and Richard Anson Navo taking third. Franz Emmanuel Joves stood out in the 13-14 years old girls category followed by Angelina Powell and Kristana Erica Derrada in third. The next leg of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon is slated this coming June at Subic.

New busport opens in Araneta Center to upgrade commuting experience of travelers

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In its continuing commitment to provide only exceptional services to the public, the Araneta Center opens another top-of-the-line facility, the Araneta Center Busport (ACBP), to ease the traveling woes of commuters heading to and from Bicol Region, Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Tagalog.

Launched on March 14 with no less than Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo as guest of honor, the new bus station comes with modern amenities like air-conditioned passenger lounge, a check-in baggage counter, and centralized automated ticketing system.

The Araneta Center BusPort is the first of its kind in the Quezon City that serves as a stopover for air-conditioned buses from 17 bus companies.

It is strategically situated across Ali Mall, where passengers can stop by for meals or do their last minute shopping for their traveling needs. Other upgraded features include commodious bus loading berths, electronic widescreen bus schedules, and a public address system. As with airports all over the world, boarding priority is given to the elderly, pregnant women, people with disability (PWD), and adults with children. It also has clean and spacious toilets and a nursing station, and a counter to check-in baggage in excess of 10 kilos.

The new busport also puts premium on travelers’ safety and security. It is equipped with CCTV systems and walk-thru detectors, and imposes strict no ticket-no entry policy for the Passenger Lounge.

The Araneta Center BusPort is launched just in time for Holy Week and even summer break when many are expected to head to the provinces to be with their families. This ultra-modern facility is located at the ground level of Manhattan Heights, Gen. Romulo Avenue, Araneta Center, Quezon City. 

For more information, please visit www.aranetacenter.net/busport or call its ticketing office at 5884157.

TravelBook.ph: Metro Manila Tops 2017 Holy Week Destinations

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Metro Manila is the top destination for Holy Week, making a huge leap from its 5th ranking in 2016, according to leading online travel agency TravelBook.ph.

“Data shows that three months prior, Filipinos booked a stay in the metro for Holy Week (April 10 to 16) this year, which is 10.4% of Travelbook.ph’s total bookings for the Lenten Season,” the report said.

The report also indicated that Makati, Manila, and Quezon City thrive the most among other cities in Metro Manila.

In comparison to the 2016 data, Metro Manila only acquired 6.6% of the previous year’s total bookings, which placed them on the 5th rank while Baguio City is at first with 10.8%.

According to a Jane Cariaga, a Travelbook.ph customer, spending the Holy Week within Metro Manila is a practical choice.

“Considering the additional expenses for the fare and other travel necessities, plus the heavy traffic you’d have to endure while traveling, it is best to spend a quiet staycation in Metro Manila to observe the Holy Week,” the customer said.

Travelbook.ph caters mostly to Filipino travelers aged 18 to 34. A lot of them are also from Metro Manila.

Here is the complete list from TravelBook.ph of the top 15 Holy Week destinations this 2017 in the Philippines:

In 2016, the top 15 destinations were Baguio, Cavite, Boracay, Zambales, Metro Manila, Ilocos Norte, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Ilocos Sur, Batangas, Albay, Davao, Pangasinan, and La Union respectively.

It is also interesting to note that Mindoro, Camarines Sur, and Laguna made it to this year’s list, replacing Ilocos Norte, Bohol, and La Union.

Interested travelers can book accommodations for their staycations or out of town trips by visiting www.travelbook.ph or downloading the TravelBook.ph mobile app for free on Google Play and App Store.

New Jollibee TVC excites all senses with Chickenjoy’s crispylicious goodness

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Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food chain, recently launched a new TV commercial highlighting its flagship product: the crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy. Inarguably the top choice for fast-food fried chicken for many Pinoys, Chickenjoy has earned the title as the “Philippines’ Favorite Fried Chicken” for various reasons – one of which is it s unparalleled crispy skin. Pinoys just cannot get enough of Chickenjoy’s crispylicious skin because it creates a unique taste experience, which taps into the different senses.

The TV commercial opens with the appetizing sight of Chickenjoy’s expertly fried, golden-brown skin followed by the irresistible sounds of soft crunch as the skin is being snapped and peeled, signalling perfect crispiness. It ends with the endorser savoring the crispylicious skin’s signature taste, leaving the viewers craving for a Chickenjoy meal of their own.

“Filipinos love fried chicken, and to most, its best part is the crispy skin. This is the reason why they save this part for last. But not all crispy fried chicken skins are created equal, so to speak. Jollibee Chickenjoy is not only crispy; it is crispy and delicious,” said Jollibee Philippines Marketing AVP for Flagship Category, Kent Mariano.

“Every piece of Chickenjoy excites the senses – sight, sound, and taste – making the whole experience complete and satisfying. It’s no wonder Chickenjoy is the crispylicious fried chicken that has been joyfully shared by generations of Filipino families to create the happiest moments,” Mariano added.

The famous crispylicious and juicylicious Chickenjoy has definitely left a mark on Filipinos all over the world not only due to its indisputably delicious taste, but also because every bite is an experience that will always remind Filipinos of joyful moments shared with the family. The 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Rice comes with gravy for only P75 and with Fries and Regular Drink for only P99. 

Available in all Jollibee stores nationwide, drive through, and Jollibee delivery by dialling #8-700.

Capture every detail of life’s precious moments with Y53 from top five global brand, Vivo

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Capture precious moments in photos for less with top five global brand Vivo’s Y53, with an 8-megapixel camera and an ultra-HD mode available at Php 6,990.

Filipinos are known to treasure life’s milestones and moments, no matter how big or small, through photographs. When purchasing smartphones, they look for one with impressive camera features but are usually faced with a common problem: phones with high-quality cameras come at a hefty price. 

Now comes Vivo, the top five premium global brand, and its Y53, which enables Filipino photo enthusiasts to capture every detail of precious moments for less. 

With a price tag of only Php 6,990, Vivo Y53 is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera, capable of capturing clear details. The rear camera features an ultra-HD (high definition mode), a feature that enables users to seize several consecutive images, combine these, and render up to 32-megapixel photos.

As for selfies, the Vivo Y53 has a 5-megapixel front camera, with an f2.2 aperture. 

The Vivo Y53 features a premium unibody design with curved edges and sleek lines,

 convenient to hold for the every user. 

Selfie lovers can now take selfies even at night, or in poor lighting conditions, because of the Y53’s smart screen flash, which automatically switches on in low-light conditions, making your face look brighter and more radiant in selfies. 

Vivo Y53 is also impressive in terms of speed and performance, when it comes to smartphones in its price range. This Vivo phone has a 2GB RAM and a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, good for running games and other applications. 

Providing more than enough space for photos, videos, applications and games, Vivo Y53 has a 16GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB. 

This Vivo phone also features a premium unibody designed with curved edges and sleek lines—making it stylish and refined but convenient to hold, unlike other smartphones. 

For maximum connectivity, the Y53 has three card slots—dual 4G SIM which supports 4G networks, and for the microSD card of up to 256 GB. 

As a bonus, this Vivo phone is built with an eye protection mode, which filters out the blue light on the screen to prevent eye strain.

For inquiries about Vivo Y53, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph, 

or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), 

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/) 

and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.