The Medical City Clark: The Only POEA Accredited Medical Facility in Central Luzon

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Ka-Bayani Center will be launched in the 1st Quarter of 2019, to serve the Pre-employment Medical Examination Services of the OFWs & Seafarers of Central & Northern Luzon

Most recently, The Medical City Clark was recognized as the only medical facility in Central Luzon accredited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)—the Ka-Bayani Center, to be launched in the first quarter of 2019, offering Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) services for OFWs & Seafarers.

The Medical City Clark’s Ka-Bayani Center is strategically located at The Medical City Clark Ambulatory Center, Berthaphil III Compound, Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. It exhibits proximity to the expressways and national highways of Central & Northern Luzon. Also, it is closely immediate to Clark International Airport, and to the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs (OSCO) that process SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig, etc. of the region. 

The Ka-Bayani Center is committed to provide comfort, convenience and time-efficiency to serve the growing number of OFWs & Seafarers.

Through the top-notch specialists and facilities, a complete array of pre-employment medical examination services is fully offered:

-  Complete and thorough History and Physical Examination (includes Visual Acuity and Color Perception)

-  Digital Chest X-Rayo Urinalysiso Stool Examinationo Complete Blood Count (CBC)

-  Dental Examinationo Audiometryo Electrocardiogram (ECG)

-  Blood Typing (ABO and Ph Typing)

- Test for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Syphilis testo Psychological Assessment (for overseas land based work applicants)

-  Pregnancy Testo Other Optional Examinations:

-  Basic Blood Chemistries (FBS, CHOLESTEROL, TRIGLYCERIDES, BUA, CREATININE), Blood Borne Disease (HIV, HBV, HCV) and other clinical options and diagnostic procedures

No more stress, for the reputable brand of The Medical City Clark will serve the OFWs & Seafarers, at its best!

For inquiries, contact us at: 0916-448-8046 or visit us at

https://themedicalcityclark.com/landing/kabayani-center/

Push your luck this 2019 with ‘Smart Amazing 25’ raffle promo Get a chance to win P25 Million cash with Smart’s biggest anniversary promo

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It’s time to push your luck this 2019 and take a shot at winning P25 million cash and other exciting prizes with ‘Smart Amazing 25’ raffle promo!

Its biggest raffle promo ever, ‘Smart Amazing 25’ is part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Smart Communications, the mobile arm of leading and trusted digital services provider PLDT.

“‘Smart Amazing 25’ raffle promo is our way of rewarding our customers all over the country, who continue to inspire us in our mission to deliver services and solutions that help improve their lives and give them amazing experiences,” said Andrew L. Santos, PLDT-Smart FVP and Consumer Marketing Head.

“What better way to celebrate this milestone anniversary than with a P25 million cash grand prize - our biggest raffle prize ever that will surely change the life of one lucky subscriber! In addition to the grand prize, we’ve also lined up other exciting raffle prizes and instant bonuses for the rest of our customers.”

Aside from the P25 million cash grand prize, up for grabs are brand new smartphones, MVP Rewards points, and free data to enjoy your favorite apps, videos, games, and music.

Register your Smart, Sun, or TNT account to join the raffle

To join, Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers must first complete the one-time registration: Simply dial *121#, choose AMAZING 25 on the menu, and follow the steps to confirm your sign-up. Once registered, you can start earning and accumulating raffle entries for a shot at winning amazing prizes.

All prepaid subscribers can earn raffle entries with every registration to select prepaid promos via retailers or text registration. As bonus, subscribers using *121# to register to prepaid promos can earn more entries.

The select prepaid promos include Giga Surf, Giga Surf Plus, All Out Surf, and Game Time for Smart; Surf Saya, Gaan Surf, Panalo Combo, Panalo Data, Giga Surf and All Out Surf for TNT; and Sulit Surf Plus, Big Time Data, Non-Stop Surf, Giga Surf and All Out Surf for Sun.

On the other hand, all postpaid customers with active accounts that do not have outstanding balances can earn raffle entries by paying their bills in full and on time. Every Php1,000 worth of payment is equivalent to 100 entries. Postpaid customers who purchase select add-ons such as Giga Surf offers for Smart; and the Social Bundle 199, Chat Bundle 249, and Non-Stop 450 for Sun can also earn additional raffle entries.

All raffle entries accumulated within the promo period are qualified for the grand draw of 25 million cash prize in February. On the other hand, earned raffle entries for winning the monthly draws for brand new smartphones, MVP Rewards points, and mobile data will reset every month.

First batch of winners from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

Smart drew its initial batch of 75 lucky winners last Dec. 25 for exciting prizes such as brand new smartphones, MVP Rewards points worth P2,500, and 25GB data.

The winners came from all over the country – from as far as Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Pangasinan in the north to Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte and Zamboanga in the south. There were also winners coming from Metro Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, and Palawan, among others.

The second and thirdly monthly draws are set on Jan. 29 and Feb. 28, respectively. The grand prize winner of P25 million cash will also be drawn on Feb. 28.

Enjoy Smart Amazing 25 instant bonus every month

As another treat, all Smart, Sun and TNT prepaid subscribers will also enjoy a Smart Amazing 25 instant bonus in the form of texts, calls, or data every month until February.

To redeem your Smart Amazing 25 instant bonus, simply dial *121#, choose 'Celebrate Smart Amazing 25,' and choose 'Get My Bonus Now' to get a notification about your instant bonus.

What are you waiting for? Join Smart's big celebration by registering to the Smart Amazing 25 raffle promo now.

To know more about Smart Amazing 25 raffle promo, visit www.smart.com.ph/amazing25 and follow Smart's official accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications ), Twitter and Instagram (@livesmart).

Celebrating Every Day to the Max has never been more delicious! Max’s new Adobo Ribs and Beef Salpicao, best when shared

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The New Year calls for new reasons to celebrate with Every Kind of Family, memories created over good company and even better food. With Max’s Restaurant’s latest offerings, celebrating Every Day to the Max has never been more delicious!

A classic Filipino dish served with special spin, the Adobo Ribs is made by slow-cooking a half slab until it is moist and fork-tender. It is then sweetened with onions, served with a tangy and flavorful sauce, and topped with leeks that automatically brings back memories of eating the classic adobo.

Best when shared, the Adobo Ribs can be enjoyed with family and friends alongside a serving of Sizzling Tofu or Pancit Canton, one large plain rice, three glasses of Iced Tea, and three dessert-sized servings of Buko Pandan—all for just PHP899.

Max’s Restaurant now also serves Beef Salpicao, cubed beef sirloin stir-fried in a hot pan with lots of minced garlic and a variety of spices. Savory and garlicky, this Pinoy favorite with a Spanish origin can be enjoyed Ala Carte for PHP499 or served in a Rice Bowl for only PHP249.

“We at Max’s Restaurant are all about championing Filipino food and celebrating Every Kind of Family,” said the well-loved brand’s National Business Unit Head, Paolo Serrano. “With the Adobo Ribs and Beef Salpicao making its way to our stores, we hope to bring together more families and celebrate with them through the food we serve and the service we provide.”

All feasts should end on a sweet note, that’s why Max’s Restaurant also introduces the newest addition to its Max’s Corner Bakery treats, the Mango Pandan Ensaimada. For only PHP33, customers can enjoy this soft ensaimada served with a crown of whipped cream frosting, sprinkled with mango bits and a hint of pandan.

Your Max’s favorites are just a click, chat, or call away. 

Visit www.maxschicken.com to order through the Max’s Restaurant website, leave a message with Max’s Restaurant’s Facebook Messenger chat bot, or dial 7-9000 to order via landline or mobile.

Siargao is Condé Nast Traveler Editors Choice as 2019 travel destination

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Planning to travel this year? Here's one of  “The 19 Best Places to Go in 2019"!

Siargao continues to be favored by international travelers, getting 3rd top rank for travel destinations in 2019 endorsed by Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) editors.

The Mindanao island in the Philippines’ archipelago first made a strong entry into the CNT choice lists after being voted Best Island In Asia in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, along with Boracay and Palawan.

In the gallery of photos for “The 19 Best Places to Go in 2019” published on December 4, CNT editor Megan Spurrell likened Siargao to “Boracay before everyone found out—and better managed.” Boracay was once the most favored island destination in the world but was closed for rehabilitation after suffering the effects of overtourism. Boracay reopened on October 26 to international travelers after being certified for compliance in environmental standards. 

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/19-best-places-to-go-in-2019

Siargao, The Philippines

The desire to skip town for a white-sand tropical paradise is universal—and for a time, everyone’s paradise was Boracay. The semi-remote island in the Philippines had a small stretch of sand, low-strung hammocks, and pastel sunsets every day. It was picture perfect...until it became the poster child for overtourism, with overcrowding, pollution, and, eventually, a complete closure to tourists for six months. Now, Siargao is Boracay before everyone found out—and better managed. This teardrop-shaped island has long been a surf mecca, with more than 15 world-class breaks (including the legendary Cloud 9) and a handful of locally run surf schools to keep beginners busy. The see-your-toes water is heaven for snorkelers, with healthy coral reefs teeming with life. 

A handful of smaller, equally idyllic islands off the coast of Siargao, like secluded Mamon Island and non-sting jellyfish sanctuary Bucas Grande, are perfect for island hopping. Siargao is slightly harder to get to than other destination islands in the Philippines—there are no international flights, and travelers must connect through Manila or Cebu—but that’s a good thing. There are luxe accommodations, like the chic villas of Nay Palad Hideaway (formerly Dedon Island Resort), but it hasn’t been overbuilt (yet). Our readers voted Siargao the world’s top island in 2018. Go now—before everyone else does. —Megan Spurrell

CNT cites among Siargao’s charms the legendary Cloud 9 for surfers, clear waters for snorkelers, island-hopping spots, and luxe accommodations.

“This teardrop-shaped island has long been a surf mecca, with more than 15 world-class breaks (including the legendary Cloud 9) and a handful of locally run surf schools to keep beginners busy. The see-your-toes water is heaven for snorkelers, with healthy coral reefs teeming with life.

A handful of smaller, equally idyllic islands off the coast of Siargao, like secluded Mamon Island and non-sting jellyfish sanctuary Bucas Grande, are perfect for island hopping,” writes Spurrell.

The fact that getting to Siargao is through a connecting flight instead of direct international flight “is a good thing,” says CNT, “Go now—before everyone else does.”

CNT describes Siargao and the 18 other destinations’ common appeal: “It’s having a moment. It comes up a lot—that near-impossible-to-pin-down, can’t-put-our-thumb-on-it logic as to why you should visit somewhere, now.”

Siargao is joined in the CNT-endorsed list, vetted by editors from both Traveler U.S. and Traveller U.K., by legendary travel spots such as Egypt and Japan.

Travelers from around the world surveyed by leading travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) have again given the top 3 spots to Philippine islands.

“The Best Islands in the World: 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards” ranked Siargao, Boracay, and Palawan as the top 3 best islands in Asia.

In 2017 the CNT World’s Best Islands survey also gave thetop ranking to the Philippine islands of Boracay, Cebu, and Palawan.

The 2018 edition of Condé Nast Traveler awards had over 400,000 readers preferring the Philippines’ tourist destinations in the annual survey for best destinations for travel comfort and attractions.

The Philippine islands were ranked among the 30 best islands in the world outside the United States with Siargao, Boracay, and Palawan taking the top 3 in the Asian islands category.

The 31st edition of the CNT awards categorized ranking by region: the best in Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, Caribbean and the Atlantic, Europe, North America, and best in the rest of the world.

MICECON 2018, a success!

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MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions/Events) Conference, the largest gathering of local and international MICE industry experts and practitioners, was successfully mounted this year in Bacolod. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), MICECON 2018 featured educational talks from world-class experts. TPB uses MICECON to strengthen the country’s reputation as the preferred MICE destination in Asia. 

The four-day conference was spearheaded by (center) TPB chief operating officer Marie Venus Tan and Bacolod City mayor Evelio Leonardia. Others in photo are (L-R) Bacolod City councilor Em Ang, DOT regional director Helen Catalbas, Bacolod City administrator John Orola, DOT assistant secretary Robert Alabado III and DOT Policy Formulation and International Cooperation division chief Alex Macatuno.