Seda Vertis North Offers Ultimate Urban Escape this Holy Week !

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We’ve got an exciting Easter vacation for the family sans the hassle of out-of-town planning. Seda Vertis North offers you the ultimate urban escape this Holy Week with special room packages and activities perfect for family bonding and some ‘me’ and ‘couple’ time.

Room Offers

EGG-CITING CITY GETAWAY

Stay Period: March 23-31, 2018

Deluxe Room - Php 5,700 nett

Club Room - Php 6,600 nett

Premier Room - Php 7,500 nett

Corner Suite - Php 8,700 nett

Inclusions:

• Buffet Breakfast for two (2) adults and two (2) kids (12 years and below) at Misto

• Complimentary WiFi

• Use of swimming pool and gym

• Third person rate is Php 1,800 nett (inclusive of extra bed and breakfast)

• Late check-out at 3PM (subject to availability)

Daily Hotel Activities:

2:00PM to 4:00PM Arts & Crafts Workshop (Ticket Price: Php 600 nett)

Color Buddy / Praline-making / Cupcake Decorating

4:00PM to 6:00PM Family Movie Time (w/ free one (1) round of popcorn, lemonade and cotton

candy)

6:00PM to 8:00PM Storytelling Under the Stars

EASTER EGGS-PERIENCE

Bring your baskets and hop to an exciting eggs-perience on Easter Sunday! Take the time off with our room offers inclusive of two (2) tickets for Seddy’s Easter Adventure. Relax, play or feast with your family as we turn our Misto Garden into an Easter playground.

Stay Period: March 31 to April 2, 2018

Deluxe Room - Php 7,000 nett

Club Room - Php 7,800 nett

Premier Room - Php 8,600 nett

Corner Suite - Php 9,900 nett

Inclusions:

• Two (2) tickets to Seddy's Easter Adventure

• Buffet Breakfast for two (2) adults and two (2) kids (12 years and below) at Misto

• Complimentary WiFi

• Use of swimming pool and gym

• Third person rate is Php 1,800 nett (inclusive of extra bed and breakfast)

• Late check-out at 3PM (subject to availability)

Schedule of Activities:

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Easter Egg Hunt for Kids (6 years old and below)

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Easter Egg Hunt for Kids (7 years old and above)

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Bouncy Time

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Pet-a-Bunny

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Arts and Crafts Workshop

SEDDY’S EASTER ADVENTURE

Calling all kids and kids-at-heart! Join Seddy for an egg-citing Easter weekend at Seda Vertis North! Begin with some action-packed challenge as adventurers compete to earn the top spot in the Amazing Race on March 31. If you’re hop-py and you know it, join the kiddie adventurers for a fun-filled day with activities like bouncy time, pet-a-bunny, and arts and crafts on April 1. 

Surprises await the best adventurers!

Amazing Race (13 years and up)

March 31 to April 1, 2018, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Php 999 nett

Easter Egg Hunt and activities (12 years below)

April 1, 2018, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Php 850 nett

Fire insurance to suit every need by Country Bankers

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At the start of 2018, eight fire incidents around the Metro had been reported. Damage to life and property had been estimated in the millions -- all within just a day to kick off the new year.

With the unpredictability and destructiveness of fire accidents, there is a need to find more efficient, reliable means of protecting our properties today.

“It is time that Filipinos change their old view of fire insurance as something unnecessary. Nobody wants to see the investment they have worked so hard for to just turn into ashes -- literally. Whether big or small, homes should be covered by insurance because accidents occur anytime, anywhere and to anyone. It is best to be ready at all times,” says Geraldine Desiderio-Garcia, senior vice president and general manager of Country Bankers Insurance Group (CBIG).

There were 1,217 fire incidents reported in the first quarter of 2017, a decline from the 1,381 recorded fires in 2016. Despite this slight decrease, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the cost of damages and casualties was higher than the year prior.

Insurances have evolved over the years, says Garcia, improving the quality and scope of fire insurances and giving homeowners affordable options that fit their lifestyles.

“Some fire insurances cover a person’s property against fire and lightning (buildings and/or contents), some have available insurance for allied perils such as earthquakes, typhoons, and floods. Optional supplementary covers may also be availed, which include covers like clearing of debris, firefighting expenses, and household employee belonging. Really, insurance has become dynamic because we only want to provide homeowners security and protection, to give them peace of mind during times of distress,” Garcia explains.

Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC), a subsidiary of CBIG, has expanded its fire insurance portfolio to make sure that all homeowners’ requirements are covered. CBIC continues to come up with innovative products to answer to every insurance need of the individual consumer.

For inquiries on life and nonlife insurance products, visit Country Bankers Centre at 648 T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila or call 523-8611 for life and 524-0621 for nonlife.

Globe completes system refresh for Value Added Services (VAS) subscriptions

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100% of customers on VAS opted out

To protect its customers from unknown load deductions and improve overall experience, Globe successfully completed its system refresh and opted out 100% of its customers with prepaid or postpaid VAS subscriptions.

Beginning March 10, customers have been notified about the completion of the VAS system refresh and given new instructions should they wish to re-enroll to any VAS of their choice. Customers were directed to visit http://www.globe.com.ph/entertainment/ for new subscriptions. New enrollments will go through a 3-step verification process in compliance with directives of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to ensure that the VAS transaction has been authorized by the customer.

A verification, for example, starts when a customer clicks on an SMS or digital ad, the customer will be redirected to another SMS or landing page with proper information on the service or product offered. Second, once a customer clicks to initiate subscription, a verification code will be sent to the customer's mobile number as a second confirmation to avail of the service. Third, once the code is entered and verified, the customer will be notified confirming the VAS subscription. The notification will contain an unsubscribe or opt-out option should the customer change his mind.

"As a purpose-led organization, we are committed to do what is right for our customers and provide a better connected experience. The VAS system refresh provides all customers with prior subscriptions with a fresh start so they will have peace of mind and truly enjoy the service as originally intended,” says Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo. 

  

On March 5, Globe started its VAS system refresh and has enforced upon its VAS providers to strictly comply with set guidelines before being able to push subscription content or fulfillment of services via load credit. VAS providers will only be allowed to send out content that the customer actively requests following the 3-step verification process.

Aside from the VAS system refresh, Globe is preparing to enhance its monitoring system for every load transaction and will also soon be implementing an upgraded customer subscription management system within the year.

Bayad Center Launches Mobile App , A game-changer in bills payment

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“Everyone wants everything to be simple. The BC Mobile is just that. It puts together in one app all your payment needs, no bells and whistles – it sends you a reminder for your due dates, it shows you the nearest Bayad Center branches and Authorized Partners, and it allows you to pay all your bills on the fly. No need to enroll in different online payment sites, because BC Mobile carries under its umbrella the string of billing partners, and the seal of service and reliability that Bayad Center offers,” says Wendell Kristian P. Labre, CIS Bayad Center Inc.’s Marketing Head.

With its continuing thrust in widening its customer touch points while adapting to the various paying habits of its customers, Bayad Center is determined to make bills payment even more convenient for every paying Filipino with its latest mobile app.

Complementing its more than 12,000 payment locations nationwide, Bayad Center, the country’s premier payment solutions provider, creates yet another breakthrough as it extends its footprints to the rapidly growing market that is now mobile.

“Everyone wants everything to be simple. The BC Mobile is just that. It puts together in one app all your payment needs, no bells and whistles – it sends you a reminder for your due dates, it shows you the nearest Bayad Center branches and Authorized Partners, and it allows you to pay all your bills on the fly. No need to enroll in different online payment sites, because BC Mobile carries under its umbrella the string of billing partners, and the seal of service and reliability that Bayad Center offers,” says Wendell Kristian P. Labre, CIS Bayad Center Inc.’s Marketing Head.

As a one-stop online shop for all your bills payment needs, Bayad Center Mobile App removes the need to fill out forms and mail bills on a monthly basis. It allows you to pay your bills anytime, anywhere using your mobile phone.

Features

“Aside from its Bills Payment feature, the online app has a Bill Reminder feature to ensure that we get notified of Due Dates, helping us manage our finances better. You can easily customize the notifications based on what is most financially convenient for you,” Labre adds.

Another game-changing component of the app is the Branch Locator, where you can find the nearest Bayad Center in your area with just a tap away. “For most of us who are always online yet still prefer paying over-the-counter or face-to-face, the branch locator shows you the list of Bayad Center branches, authorized partners, collecting agents and automated payment machines near you,” Labre emphasizes.

Both the Branch Locator and the Bill Reminder features are available even when you’re offline.

Security Breach-Proof

In terms of online payment security, Bayad Center adheres with quality standards to protect the consumer’s data and online payment information.

The BC mobile app has a unique system that allows users to securely make payments online without the risk of exposing your financial information. You can either use credit, debit card or PayPal to pay your bills in the application.

Future Plans

Similar to Bayad Center branches nationwide, the mobile app will soon offer remittance or money transfer services, prepaid loading and selling of Instasurance. It aims to provide innovative initiatives to keep up with the modern times.

Bayad Center Mobile App will soon be tied up with Bayad Center’s Loyalty Program which will also be launched this year. It will also have features such as Bills Payment Management, where users can view payment history across different payment channels, and Crowd Sourcing Tools, where you can log in, comment, and provide information that will help others identify branches that have lesser queues, and the like.Ba

Bayad Center Mobile App Launch

Brand Ambassadors Bayad Center Mobile App has recently unveiled its brand ambassadors last March 13 at Ballroom B, Marco Polo Hotel: influential motoring journalist, blogger and TV host James Deakin and actress-modelMax Eigenmann as Judith.

Through a contract signing attended by CIS Bayad Center SVP and COO Francispito P. Quevedo, and President and CEO Manuel L. Tuason, the two celebrities expressed their excitement in being part of the campaign.

James Deakin

“Anything that puts the paying public in first priority gets my support,” James Deakin said. “With Bayad Center Mobile App, Filipinos now have a hassle-free and more secure way of paying their bills in just a few taps. I think the world is prepared for something as important as this.”

Max Eigenmann

Max Eigenmann, on the other hand, will serve as the brand’s online and offline persona, and will be portraying Judith—a pun on the term “due date.” 

Keen on changing the way we give meanings to due dates, Eigenmann looks forward to inspiring Filipinos to make intelligent choices in their everyday life, including bills payment. “I want to be there in every step of the way, helping the public to manage their finances and make everyday transactions easier and more convenient, because that’s what Bayad Center Mobile App is all about: it makes bills payment hassle-free.”

About Bayad Center

Bayad Center is the country’s pioneer and leader in the mum-platform bills payment collection business. To know more about Bayad Center, visitwww.bayadcenter.com.

FREIA, the new luxury beach condo development at Hamilo Coast

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Premier beach resort living has always been the ultimate dream of urban dwellers who want to seek refuge from the harried pace of city life. There is no more idyllic setting than one that offers a breathtaking view of the sea and a pristine environment that inspires frolicking on the beach under the sun.

With this vision in mind, SM Prime’s Hamilo Coast presents FREIA, its new luxury beach condominium development in Pico de Loro Cove, where future residents can indulge in the spectacular panorama of sea and verdant mountains.

FREIA indeed provides the best vantage points looking out to the picturesque West Philippine Sea and the Pico de Loro mountains. Its prime location makes it just a five-minute stroll away from the Pico Beach, which boasts of 1.5 kilometers of white sand and clear blue waters.

Offering premium seaside living to its discerning clientele, FREIA will have in its roster 223 superior condominium units that include spacious 2-bedroom flats and 3-bedroom penthouses. Ranging in size from 67 to 392 square meters, these resort-type condo residences are designed with sustainable green living in mind and exude a contemporary tropical vibe enhanced by its masterfully designed architecture by Broadway Malyan and GF & Partners.

Common areas of the condominium such as the lobby was interior designed by Budji+Royal with cutting-edge local and international design concepts and high-quality fixtures giving residents a total luxury beach resort experience.

FREIA’s residents will have exclusive access to its upscale, resort-style amenities, among which is an outdoor pool, lounge deck, function rooms, and lush pocket gardens.

Unit ownership at FREIA also comes with membership at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club, giving homeowners a chance to enjoy a variety of recreational and sports facilities in Hamilo Coast.

Supporting Hamilo Coast’s commitment to responsible stewardship of nature and the seaside community’s natural topographies, FREIA at Pico de Loro Cove also takes pride in its features that allow sustainable green living and consider cost-efficient operations. For instance, natural ventilation and daylighting, photovoltaic roofing, and an efficient waste management system will ensure reduced carbon footprints on the part of the residential community.

Beach resort living can now become an everyday lifestyle option, with Hamilo Coast’s careful integration of residential, resort, leisure, commercial and institutional land uses. Potential homeowners may thus consider FREIA as a luxury retirement home and not just a weekend getaway.

With naturally stunning views and amenity features that are a cut above the rest, Freia is indeed one of the most coveted premium beach condo developments in the country.

Hamilo Coast is the SM Group’s premier beach resort town in Nasugbu, Batangas. Hamilo Coast is now approximately 90 minutes from Manila via Cavitex and the new Ternate-Nasugbu Road. For inquiries, call (632) 945-8000, or visit www.hamilocoast.com