Coming down for Sinulog this weekend? Remember, don’t pay cash, PayMaya! PayMaya powers a more exciting, hassle-free and rewarding experience at Sinulog Festival!

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As millions of Filipinos gather in Cebu in time to celebrate the annual lively and colorful Sinulog Festival to honor Señor Santo Niño, they can look forward to an exciting, hassle-free, and rewarding experience with the help of PayMaya.

Whether it’s flying down to experience the traditional festivities or taking on a gastronomic adventure, PayMaya has teamed up with the biggest merchants and establishments all around Cebu to offer festival-goers seamless payments experience and exclusive cashback deals every time they use their PayMaya app or card for their transactions. 

“PayMaya’s growing cashless ecosystem in Cebu allows festival-goers to have a more convenient, worry-free and at the same time, rewarding experience as they revel in the festivities of Sinulog. They can benefit from using PayMaya for any payment transactions and avoid the hassles of bringing cash or loose coins when booking flights, accommodations or activities, dining in restaurants or even buying pasalubong!” PayMaya Head of Marketing Mark Dee said.

To have a relaxing and comfortable stay in Cebu, festival-goers can check out PayMaya’s partner hotels such as Maayo Hotel, Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Cityscape Hotels, Chambre Hotel, and GV Hotel. 

They can also indulge and satisfy food cravings at uniquely Cebu restaurants accepting PayMaya QR and card payments such as Zubuchon, Bo’s Coffee, House of Lechon, Maya, Abaca, Tavolata, Luncheonette, Red Lizard, Phát Phõ, Café Racer, Lantaw, Mismukuno, Mooon Café, Sushi Boy, MyJoy, Bigby's and The Dessert Factory. 

For a more hassle-free Sinulog shopping experience, they can also take advantage of using PayMaya at retail stores like The SM Store, Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Rustans Supermarket, Gaisano Brothers, and Prince Hypermart, and Cebu’s homegrown retail brand for pasalubong shopping, Island Souvenirs. 

Theme parks such as Cebu Safari and Adventure Park and Anjo World Theme Park are also now partnered with PayMaya to bring cashless convenience for those looking for thrilling adventures or more ways to have fun! 

It’s definitely more exciting to go cashless in Cebu with PayMaya as festival-goers can get up to 100% cashback when they use PayMaya QR for their purchases. Through PayMaya’s Double Cashback weekend promo, they also have two chances of scoring up to 100% cashback when they shop using PayMaya QR.

On top of that, they can also score an additional P150 when they have an accumulated spend of P5,000 via PayMaya QR, and another P150 when they spend the same amount using the PayMaya card! This promo runs until January 31, 2020. 

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, there’s time to sign up before flying off to Cebu for Sinulog weekend! Get P50 when you download the PayMaya app and upgrade your account using the code: PAYMAYASINULOG. 

To find out more about all the exclusive deals that you can get with your PayMaya account, visitwww.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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Miss Silka Philippines 2019 beauty pageant kicks off with message of self-care

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The search for the most beautiful and empowered Filipinas is now over!

(L-R) Ms. Silka 2nd Runner Up 2019 Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio, Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s grand winner Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga, Ms.Silka 1st Runner Up 2019 Angelica Corporal of Bulacan, Ms. Silka 3rd Runner Up 2019 Krisha Andrea Pekitpekit of Cebu

Now on its 12th year, the Miss Silka Philippines 2019 beauty pageant, one of the most-awaited beauty pageants in the country, serves as an avenue to celebrate diversity among Filipina women by providing regional and cultural representation nationally.

Twenty-six candidates each representing different provinces who have won their respective regional titles, vied for the title of Miss Silka Philippines 2019.

A whooping P150,000 in cash and exciting products were given to Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s big winner, Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga. On top of that, P100,000 worth of donations will be given to her chosen charity. Other winners are: Ms. Silka 1st Runner Up 2019, Angelica Corporal of Bulacan who wins P100,000; Ms. Silka 2nd Runner Up 2019, Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio who gets P70,000; and Ms. Silka 3rd Runner Up 2019, Krisha Andrea Pekitpekit of Cebu who bags P50,000.

One of the big winners of the special awards was Angelica Corporal of Bulacan, who aside from her 1st Runner Up finish, also bagged the win for Ms. Talent 2019, Ms. Photogenic 2019, and Best in Evening Gown. The other winners of the special awards were Ms. Swimwear 2019 Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga, Ms. Juicy Cologne 2019 Kathlyn Camille Lee from Davao, and Ms. Casual Wear 2019 Ma. Izabel Lamberth of Baguio. The special awards for Ms. Congeniality and Popular Choice Award were also presented during the finals which were won by Jewel Alexandria Palacat from Ilocandia and Angela Milvie Bucu of Leyte, respectively. A consolation prize of P6,000 each were given to the 22 other contestants. All the contestants were also given Silka products gift packs.

Singer, Actress and Host Yanah Laurel and Radio DJ Sean Kyle hosted the grand coronation day. Multi-awarded versatile actress and television personality Angelica Panganiban, the new face of Silka Green Papaya Soap; and R&B crooner Jason Dy, also graced the most awaited grand occasion. The Swimwear and Talent Competition were held on Nov. 27-28 at URBN Bar Timog, Quezon City and Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center respectively.

Beyond beauty and glamour, the Miss Silka Philippines 2019 pageant aims to serve as an inspiration to all Filipinas to value self-care or more known in Filipino as “alaga.”

A whooping P150,000 in cash and exciting products were given to Miss Silka Philippines 2019’s grand winner, Jaimee Nicole Angeles Manio of Pampanga.

"We want to focus on and remove the stigma from self-love, self-care, and independence.” said Eunice de Belen, Senior Brand Manager of Silka. Each queen has their own advocacy and fought for the title currently held by Maraiah Queen Arceta from Cebu. “We want all Filipinas to know that self-care or “alaga sa sarili” is essential. It is not about being wrapped up in oneself, as it strengthens and enables us to fully support and take care of others (our loved ones), contributing positively to community, society, and one’s chosen advocacy. After all, we cannot give what we do not have. Caring “alaga” has to start from oneself. Once you do that, you’ll see how much more you can give ‘alaga’ to others.” de Belen said.

For more information about Silka and the pageant:

Visit https://www.facebook.com/SilkaSkincare and follow us on Instagram at @SilkaSkincare.

DLSU IS Student Shines in International Science and Math Olympiad

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De La Salle University Integrated School Grade 4 student, Aaron Antonio, recently won at the 9th Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools (ASMOPSS) held in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.

ASMPOSS is an international competition that encourages young students to embrace Science and Math from an early age, and enhance the development of alliances amongst countries within the Asian region in the field of primary and secondary school education especially in Science and Mathematics.

The competition is conducted for two days, one for the individual competition and the other for the team competition. The Individual Competition consists of short answer questions, multiple choice questions and long answer questions. The Team Competition consists of Science experiment problems, Mathematics exploration problems, and mixed Science and Mathematics investigation.

Prior to his 2nd runner-up ASMOPSS finish in the team round, Aaron Antonio bagged a gold medal and received a global ranking of 26th at the Vanda International Science Competition. Held annually around the globe, Vanda focuses on the students’ ability to think critically and creatively to pick out hidden information to aid them in solving the question. 

Jollibee does it again with a catchy new Burger Steak commercial : Get ready to LSS to their new jingle!

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Beefy na, saucy pa! Jollibee’s Burger Steak commercials have always been catchy, and the latest ad for the beefy-saucy linamnam ulam rice meal is no different!

Popular Filipina actress, host, and singer Anne Curtis returns in this new video to promote Jollibee Burger Steak—but this time, she is joined by none other than the Popstar Royalty herself, Sarah Geronimo, to sing the new jingle, based on the latter’s 2014 hit “Kilometro”!

The LSS-worthy jingle, as always, perfectly captures and illustrates the beefy and saucy goodness of Jollibee Burger Steak made with 100% pure beef patty and flavorful mushroom sauce.

“After previous Burger Steak commercials with catchy jingles succeeded in making their mark in local pop culture and making Filipinos crave for its beefy-saucy linamnam-ulam goodness, we knew we had to do it again, but bigger this time,” said Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee Marketing Director for Core Products. “We know this new jingle will definitely keep Jollibee fans coming back for more of their favorite Jollibee Burger Steak.”

Watch the new Jollibee Burger Steak commercial played at facebook.

When you hear the new song and the craving hits, have the beefy-saucy linamnam ulam Jollibee Burger Steak! It’s available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru for only PHP 50.00 for 1-pc. Burger Steak Solo. For more updates on Jollibee products, don’t forget to Like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

Nurturing Spaces for the Future: UP BSID Class of 2020 Presents The Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC)

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University of the Philippine BSID Class of 2020 with ID 179: Special Project in Interior Design presents their beneficiary, the Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC).

This is a capstone course of the BS Interior Design Program of the UP Diliman Clothing, Textiles and Interior Department (CTID). 

It involves planning, designing, and execution of the project for a beneficiary collectively chosen by the class.

"With the value of service learning imbibed by the university, we shall apply  our learnings from our previous years in the institution to advocate the importance of a positive and nurturing environment in a child's early years that lead to their holistic growth."        

                                                              - - - UP BS Interior Design Class of 2020

Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) is a non-formal, non-structured alternative learning environment meant to provide a comfortable and safe environment for children ages 1.6  to 5.5 years old, under the UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies (CWGS) based in Diliman, Quezon City. Their goals are to meet the developmental needs of the children in a gender-fair and peaceful environment, and to promote positive self-concept in children.

Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) started as a special project of the UP Center for

Women's and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), formerly called UP Center for Women's Studies AP CWS) and the UP CWS Foundation, Inc. (UPCWSFI). It was conceived in response to the result of a UPCWS commissioned 1995 feasibility study on support system for working mothers in UP Diliman through the establishment of a daycare facility in campus. 

The KDCC as a non-formal, non-structured learning environment focuses on the positive self-image and love of learning. It has a "play-centered and homelike environment" that engages in "gender-fair and appropriate learning activities" to ensure "“holistic development and self-directed learning" It also networks with various colleges and student organizations for special activities and programs. And furthermore, parents, guardians and caregivers or yayas are regularly provided with gender responsive seminars on childhood care and development, laws, and other women's/gender related issues.

Project Kalinga aims to nurture spaces for the future. The areas which have undergone renovation are the reception area, teacher’s room, recreation area, kitchen area, storage room, and toilet. 

To support Project Kalinga, you may deposit to BDO Savings Account 0027-7013-2144 under the name Steffi Kay C. Yuquimpo.

You may also donate via GoGetFunding with the website tinyurl.com/BSID2020KalingaFunding

Visit https://www.facebook.com/UPBSID2020/