Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – A Filipino feast will not be complete without Kalderetang Baka on the buffet spread. Caldereta’s name is derived from the Spanish word caldera meaning cauldron. Kalderetang Baka or Beef caldereta is a popular beef stew dish from the Philippines. The fatty beef meat is stewed with tomato sauce, carrots, potato, liver paste, and spices.
Beef Caldereta Recipe photo via Pixabay
If you are looking for the best part of beef to use for caldereta, we highly recommend chuck beef. This part becomes tender and juicy as you slowly cook it in water. You may also use beef brisket, ribs, and beef shanks as alternatives.
Here’s an easy-to-follow Kalderetang Baka recipe using Mama Sita’s Caldereta Mix combined with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers.
Cooking Time: 2:13 hr(s)
Serves: 8-10
Main Ingredients: Beef
Cooking Style: Stewed
Kalderetang Baka Ingredients
1 pouch / 50 g of Mama Sita’s Caldereta Mix
6 cups / 1 kg of Beef brisket, cut into 1″ cubes
2 tbsp / 30 ml of Oil
4 cups / 1 L of Water
½ cup / 125 g of Potatoes, diced
½ cup / 125 g Carrots, diced
1 pc / 50 g of Red bell pepper, cut into 1½” triangles
½ cup / 125 g of Frozen green peas
½ cup / 60 g / Green olives, pitted (optional)
Cooking Instructions
In a saucepan, pan-fry beef brisket in cooking oil until the edges turn brown. Add water and bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until tender. Add water if necessary. When the meat is tender, add potatoes and carrots. Simmer until cooked.
Add Mama Sita’s Caldereta Mix. Stir and let it boil.
Add red bell pepper, green peas, and green olives. Cook for 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Towering 64 feet or about six storeys high, posted along the entrance of DoubleDragon Meridian Park, stands a refreshing new installation of public art depicting a figure of a young person named “BAYANI”. Not far down the road is another installation of public art waving at passersby along EDSA named “PAG-ASA”.
Jefre Pag-asa Statue Photo by Paul Quiambao
Dedicated to the Filipino youth, the sculptures symbolize the future of the country as the young median age of the Philippine population is one of the key driving forces that fuel economic growth. It also symbolizes the aspiration of making the Philippines into one of the largest economies in the world within the next few decades.
The ultra-modern stainless steel sculptures were designed by globally renowned Filipino artist Jefrë Figueras Manuel, also known as “JEFRË”.
“The Filipino words BAYANI and PAG-ASA are a huge inspiration to create sculptures in this region of the Philippines. You need one and the other. The idea of a hero wouldn’t exist without hope and with hope, you can become a hero,” says Filipino artist JEFRË.
Jefre Bayani Statue Photo by Paul Quiambao
“I believe that the Filipino youth have the potential to be recognized as active participants in worldwide activities, hence the globe for the head. They’re both composed of very hard metal that is polished and brushed to perfection – very much like the story of the Filipino youth,” added JEFRË.
These larger than life iconic sculptures are set to soon become a selfie destination and a national landmark along the Bay Area. Public art is a distinguishing part of the landscape and adds meaning to the DD Meridian Park development.
With these installations, DD Meridian Park will have a stronger sense of place and identity. The company is confident that this landmark modern art tribute to the Filipino youth will be embraced and valued by the public and that they will identify and be inspired with the heroism and hope that it intends to impart.
“We hope that this tribute to the Filipino youth, Bayani and Pag-asa, will in some way or another spark inspiration in our hearts and minds to remind all of us that the Philippines has what it takes to become a highly prosperous first world country,” said DoubleDragon and DDMP REIT Inc. Chairman Edgar “Injap” Sia II.
Establishing Shot of Bayani & Pag-asa – Photo by Paul Quiambao.jpg
The Philippine economy is forecasted to become one of the world’s largest economy by 2050. The reasons cited are the young median age of the Philippine population as well as the geographic advantage, the natural resources advantage among other key elements. The future growth of the Philippines will be fueled by its young population. The Filipino youth armed with a deep sense of heroism and hope is expected to catapult the Philippines’ ranking jump higher among other countries in the World.
The 4.8 hectare DD Meridian Park complex was designed to have a lasting positive impact on the wellbeing of its occupiers. DoubleDragon upholds a strong sense of corporate social responsibility and always endeavors to build exemplary sustainable eco-friendly iconic structures that will blend well with the community intended to remain productive and relevant in the next 100 years and more.
Bayani and Pag-Asa are expected to further complement and enhance DoubleDragon Meridian Park’s position as the the most desirable office and commercial address in the Bay Area, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
First-Ever Arts Spectacular across Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) /PRNews – Hong Kong will ring in the New Year with a dazzling light art extravaganza, featuring radiant lights along the entire Victoria Harbour waterfront, the city’s flagship Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New Year countdown lights on the recently opened M+.
Hong Kong Rings in the New Year with the First-Ever Arts Spectacular across Victoria Harbour
Starting on New Year’s Eve, the 65.8-meter-tall LED facade of M+, Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, will showcase a sweeping, high-contrast visual tale created by talented local digital artists as a homage to the city’s various landmarks, neighbourhoods, and vibrant arts and culture scene. It will be transformed into a countdown clock, which will travel across the rich cityscape of Hong Kong during the final minute of 2021, before eventually splashing the numerals “2022” and New Year’s greetings across its screen as the clock strikes midnight.
Beneath the bright lights of the prominent skyscrapers ringing in the New Year along Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, the city’s flagship orchestra and winner of the Gramophone Orchestra of the Year award in 2019, will perform energetic, jubilant music for a global audience in an outdoor concert in the West Kowloon Cultural District as Hong Kong celebrates the New Year.
Live satellite and social media feeds (details on pages 3-5) of the spectacular experience will be provided to media organizations worldwide by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – We are constantly on the lookout for technologies that will make our lives easier, and every year, tech companies introduce new products to suit our ever-evolving needs and wants. Global smart device brand OPPO recently held its annual OPPO INNO DAY, a yearly presentation to introduce its groundbreaking gadgets and software. The two-day global event themed “Reimaging the Future,” was packed with keynote speeches from OPPO executives including CEO Tony Chen and CPO Pete Lau, presentations for the highly anticipated new AR glasses and OPPO’s own foldable smartphone. All these were made accessible through a virtual reality gathering in OPPO INNO World where tech-heads could meet and celebrate the new innovations together.
Fans from all over the world gathered in the OPPO INNO WORLD virtual playground to watch all the keynote speeches together.
Sound exciting? Here’s a rundown of all the technologies first unveiled during OPPO INNO DAY that have us counting down the days ‘til they’re officially available in the Philippines:
The most practical foldable smartphone
Launching its first-ever foldable flagship phone, OPPO introduces the Find N, the result of four years of hard work and prototyping. Unveiled during the second day by OPPO’s Chief Product Officer Pete Lau, the Find N is a sleek device that promises a seamless 7.1” display when unfolded (5.49” when folded), grounded on the Flexion Hinge, which Lau calls “the best hinge design available today,” as it practically eliminates the gap between displays.
OPPO Fold N, the companys first foldable smartphone 2
OPPO customized the user interface to operate better and more efficiently in compatible apps. For example, in the Notes app, the OPPO Find N can convert into a mini laptop allowing you to take notes without needing to hold the device. Since the Find N can freely stand at various angles, the device also serves as its own tripod, making 4K HD time-lapse imaging, video calls, and online meetings easy and hands-free.
The software of the OPPO Find N is optimized to allow users to smoothly and naturally switch between the folded and unfolded screens, relaying content seamlessly between the inner and outer displays. The Find N also supports a range of keyboard customizations, allowing users to use a split keyboard to make typing easier when the smartphone is unfolded.
The OPPO Find N also comes with several split-screen features, including Parallel Window, which allows users to multitask with different windows open on either side of the display, and a split-camera interface, which allows you to take images and videos on one side, and view, share or delete on the other.
OPPO Find N, the brand’s first-ever foldable smartphone, features the Flexion Hinge, which removes any crease on the display, making for a seamless user experience.
Groundbreaking assisted reality glasses
Its first commercially available AR glasses, OPPO Air Glass is a lightweight monocle that acts as an extension of your smartphone, projecting images as if it’s front of your eyes thanks to its Spark Micro Projector. With a unique cicada wing design, the OPPO Air Glass uses the compact projection system – just about the size of a coffee bean – to deliver bright and sharp content, whether indoors or outdoors.
Controlled via your Color OS11-powered OPPO phone or OPPO Watch 2, the Air Glass allows you to view and clear notifications, get weather updates, monitor health data, and even access real-time translation with just touch, voice, head movements, and hand motions.
OPPO AIR Glass allows users to keep updated and stay in control of their lives, without having to touch their smartphones.
Cutting-edge Imaging NPU
The smart device brand’s first-ever imaging neural processing unit, called MariSiliconX, was the headliner on Day 1, promising to deliver incredible image processing power. Set to debut with the Find X Series in 2022, the microchip enables real-time RAW processing to capture stunning 4K HDR and AI Night videos, making it the most advanced imaging processing unit available in a smartphone.
The MariSilicon X NPU is OPPO’s first-ever custom microchip, designed to make your photos and videos as vivid and high-definition as ever.
While OPPO has announced the upcoming availability of these devices and technologies in China, we can’t wait to see all these innovations on our shores soon.
To know more about OPPO Inno Day 2021 and OPPO’s new innovations, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.
Get ready for a new year, new you with these discounted items at Shopee’s 1.1 New Year Sale.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Have you listed your new year’s resolutions yet? A new year brings chances for us to ditch old habits and replace them with better ones. If you’ve gotten all caught up with the holiday rush and haven’t had the time to map out your goals for next year, don’t worry.
2022 New Year’s Resolutions
You’ve still got a few more days to plan before we officially welcome 2022! Get started with the doable goals below. We’ve also got discounted items to help you stick to your resolutions at Shopee’s first sale of the year, the 1.1 New Year Sale. Enjoy more discounts with promos such as P1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 11% off vouchers.
1.1 NY Resolutions – Focus on your health
Aiming for that 2022 glow-up? Focus on taking care of your health first with these Goli Nutrition Gummies. These gummies will help improve your skin and make sure your body stays in tip-top shape with nutrients such as antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin B9, and Vitamin B12. Remember to keep hydrated throughout the day with Hydro Flask 32oz. Its unique double-wall vacuum insulation protects your drink’s temperature for hours. Bring out your inner glow with The Ordinary Lactic Acid, which gently exfoliates the skin and removes blackheads to brighten the complexion. Don’t forget to take better care of your mental health by taking the time to relax as well.
1.1 NY Resolutions- Set aside time for exercise
If you keep putting off exercising, ease into it by going for less intense workouts. Try out yoga with this KeepFit Yoga Mat, a high-density foam material that comfortably cushions the spine, hips, knees, and elbows on hard floors. If you want a more toned physique, try pilates with these 100% natural latex TRY Resistance Bands, which come in colors such as dark green, orange, gray, and blue. Tone your arms with a pair of Liveup Studio Dumbbells, which feature a bonehead shape to provide the best comfort and grip. Lastly, Xiaomi Smart Weight Scale will help you keep track of your progress. Connect this smart scale to your Mi Fit app to keep tabs on your fitness journey.
1.1 NY Resolutions – Stay on top of things
They say you get to know yourself better when you try new things. This year, try journaling to keep your thoughts organized and improve your productivity. Jot down ideas and goals and keep track of your to-do lists with a Plain Notebook. Meanwhile, this Transparent Sticky Note Set is perfect for journaling on the go. This set comes with weekly plans, memo pads, and stick-it notes. Then lend your notes a bit of color with a set of affordable Retro Gel Pens. Organize your notes by color, or freely express yourself with doodles and drawings.
Find all the irresistible deals in one place and start your year-round shopping with Shopee this 1.1 New Year Sale. Discover massive price drops from your favorite brands as well: https://shopee.ph/m/1-1-sale.
To enjoy more discounts on your purchases, use ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet where you can buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay at thousands of partner merchants nationwide. This 1.1 New Year Sale, enjoy all-day free shipping with no minimum spend and discounts up to 11% off exclusively with ShopeePay.
This January 1, you can also get up to 50% cashback on your monthly bills from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, Manila Water, and Converge. If you need to stock up on groceries or go on a much-needed food trip, get big savings with ShopeePay P1 Deals. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Wendy’s, Shawarma Shack, Dunkin Donuts, Moonleaf, and Go! Salads.
If you’re going on a getaway this New Year, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay. Get 30% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including EstacioUno Boracay, Sea Wind Resort Boracay, White House Beach Resort Boracay, Mithi Resort, Spa Bohol, and White Breeze Palawan.
Get a chance to win extra cash for your shopping sprees with ShopeePay as well. Send at least P1 to any ShopeePay user for a chance to win P100,000, or send money to a new ShopeePay user for a chance to win P50 each. You can also get up to P25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in with ShopeePay.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Greet 2022 with a smile and grab all the best deals and biggest discounts during Shopee’s 1.1 New Year Sale
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Shopee starts 2022 in a spectacular fashion with its first sale of the year, the 1.1 New Year Sale! At Shopee’s 1.1 New Year Sale, get a head start on your shopping as early as January 1 and enjoy a wide selection of products and exciting promos such as P1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 11% off vouchers.
Shopee 1.1 New Year Sale 2022
Enjoy themed days, new games, and Shopee’s latest TV commercial
Leading up to January 1, look forward to themed sales such as Fashion Sale on December 27, Electronics Sale on December 28, Home Sale on December 29, Payday Sale on December 30, and Countdown Sale on December 31.
When you’re not shopping, you can also play Shopee Throw–a fun new game perfect for the holidays where you can earn points and redeem prizes by throwing sparklers at a rotating turntable. Check out the brand-new Fortune Forecast as well and stand a chance to win a new Caffino Espresso Machine by simply discovering your fortune for 2022.
To brighten up your new year festivities, join international superstar Jackie Chan as he welcomes 2022 with his latest, must-see commercial, which you can watch here: https://shp.ee/xhc7e5r
Shop the best products of 2021
Get exclusive deals on the highest-rated and most sought-after products at Shopee’s Best of 2021 Awards. Check out a few of these amazing products below:
1.1 Peculiar
If you want to look your best this 2022, slip on these classy Peculiar Eyewear CLUBMASTER glasses. This accessory won’t just give you a sleek look for the new year with its fashionable frames, but also protect your eyes from blue light with UV400 and BlueLight blocking technology.
Maybelline Superstay Lipstick 1.1 Sale
Ladies, claim 2022 as your year! Flaunt your confidence with Maybelline SuperStay Lipstick’s bold shades. Choose between striking red, orange, and pink shades that’ll certainly make you the center of attention at all your New Year festivities and enjoy a flawless, longwearing matte finish.
Huawei Band 6 1.1 New Year Sale
If you have “get fit” listed as one of your New Year’s resolutions, the Huawei Band 6 will help you follow through with your goal. This nifty smart band has 96 workout modes to keep you on your toes, sleep monitoring to help you get better rest, and heart rate monitoring to ensure you’re in top health.
Macce Mountain Bike Shopee 1.1 New Year Sale
This year, take the opportunity to go on new adventures. Whether you’re planning to take on the urban jungle or the great outdoors, the MACCE Mountain Bike is a must-have companion. This bike comes in several colors and features a carbon steel 26-inch frame for a smooth ride and a 7-speed chain to get you to your destination in no time.
Oppo A15s 1.1 Shopee New Year Sale
If you’ve had the same phone for the past couple of years and desperately need an upgrade, check out Oppo A15s. Experience power at the palm of your hands with its 4GB storage and 64GB memory and capture all your best memories this year with its AI triple rear camera.
Find all the irresistible deals in one place to start your year-round shopping with Shopee this 1.1 New Year Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/1-1-sale.
To enjoy more discounts on your purchases, use ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet where you can buy load, pay bills and scan to pay at thousands of partner merchants nationwide. This 1.1 New Year Sale, enjoy all-day free shipping with no minimum spend and discounts up to 11% off exclusively with ShopeePay.
This January 1, you can also get up to 50% cashback on your monthly bills from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, Manila Water, and Converge. If you need to stock up on groceries or go on a much-needed food-trip, get big savings with ShopeePay P1 Deals. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Wendy’s, Shawarma Shack, Dunkin Donuts, Moonleaf, and Go! Salads.
If you’re going on a getaway this New Year, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay. Get 30% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including EstacioUno Boracay, Sea Wind Resort Boracay, White House Beach Resort Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa Bohol, and White Breeze Palawan.
Get a chance to win extra cash for your shopping sprees with ShopeePay as well. Send at least P1 to any ShopeePay user for a chance to win P100,000, or send money to a new ShopeePay user for a chance to win P50 each. Plus, you can also get up to P25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in with ShopeePay.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Cities take the top spot crown but beach and rural destinations rank high in this year’s top ten
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – New Agoda data and insight shows that traveler preferences for New Year’s Eve–beach and rural destinations–are proving more popular than in previous years. Famous cities remain hot and popular destinations, but the travel trend to truly get away and escape continues to dominate the post-pandemic travel recovery.
Agoda New Years Eve Destinations
While Asia-wide, capital cities dominate each market’s top destinations for New Year’s Eve, including the return of Bangkok to Thailand’s number one spot, world-class beach destinations like Goa (India), Bali (Indonesia), Cebu (Philippines), Pattaya (Thailand), Jeju Island (South Korea), and Penang (Malaysia) also make the list with partygoers this year are taking advantage of the lifting of restrictions to be more adventurous and exploring further.
Agoda’s data shows that across many markets there are many newcomers to this year’s top ten, including coastal destinations Batam Island (Indonesia, #10), Andaman and Nicobar Island (India, #7), and Kenting (Taiwan, #10). Lush green mountains and scenic destinations, including Khao Kho (Thailand, #9), Bohol (the Philippines, #8), and Ninh Binh (Vietnam, #10) also gain in popularity. In Vietnam, Sapa and Dalat knock Hanoi out of this year’s top three.
Travelers are taking care of themselves after on-and-off lockdowns this year. According to data by Agoda, the preference for 4-5 star hotels is even stronger with Taiwan and Thailand travelers upgrading to 4-5 star hotels, from 1-3.5 star accommodation for New Year’s Eve this year, joining Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam travelers who continue to choose 4-5 star venues to celebrate the arrival of 2022. In India, 1-3.5 star hotels remain popular among travelers, reflective of trends in 2020.
“Travel is back, although domestic travel remains the predominant source of business for Asian destinations during this NYE celebration season. Agoda data shows that in addition to the big city, traditional, celebration destinations, travelers across Asia are showing their ongoing desire to get out, to get away, and to escape the constrictions and controls of COVID-impacted cities. The city staycay is booming. Equaling the appeal of Asia’s beaches is the stunning scenery and freedom of open space. In Vietnam, Hanoi was knocked out of the top three by Sapa. Meanwhile, Boracay sprung into the second spot for the Philippines, and Kuching in Borneo unseated Langkawi for a spot in Malaysia’s top three.
New Years Top Destinations according to Agoda
In addition, consumers want luxury. There are great 4-5 star, luxury, hotel deals available during the COVID recovery. Data shows that Taiwanese and Thai travelers are booking higher star category hotels compared to last year, joining travelers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea, and Vietnam in the hunt for a luxurious end to a tough 2021,” says Timothy Hughes, Vice President Corporate Development, Agoda.
Most-Booked Philippine Destinations on New Year’s Eve
The capital city of Manila retains its #1 spot leading up to NYE once again, followed by sunny Boracay at the second spot., Cebu continues to stay in the top three spots with its rich history and proximity to multiple islands, In #4 spot is Tagaytay, close to the city center, offering scenic views of the Taal lake volcano and Baguio’s (#5) winter reminds Filipinos of winters in Europe
New joiners Bohol known for its unique chocolate hills and nature and Davao City with its hustle and bustle of city life knocked Laguna and Iloilo off the top ten list
Filipinos are craving city, nature, and beaches all the same
Boracay heads back into the top three destinations
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Digital financial services leader PayMaya recently paid it forward to the frontlines of the National Center for Mental Health. The company distributed 100 Christmas food baskets to the NCMH Crisis Hotline responders and the Emergency Room and Psychiatric Acute Unit staff.
PayMaya pays it forward to the National Center for Mental Health by giving out 100 Christmas food baskets to NCMH Crisis Hotline responders and ER and Psychiatric Acute Unit staff.
“Promoting mental health is important, especially among our young people during this pandemic. We are paying it forward to our mental health frontliners who have been helping fight this silent battle. We admire them for bravely dedicating their time and effort to help those suffering from mental health issues,” said Nick Wilwayco, Head of Public Affairs and Communications at PayMaya.
According to NCMH, the average volume of monthly calls they received during the pandemic nearly quadrupled versus pre-pandemic numbers. PayMaya’s gift to NCMH is part of PayMaya’s initiative under the MVP Group’s Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko campaign, which aims to keep the Christmas spirit alive amid the pandemic.
Early this year, NCMH was also a beneficiary of the PayMaya It Forward Flash Donation Drive for COVID-19 frontliners.
Cebu Pacific reminders on relief cargo and air travel this peak Holiday season
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Cebu Pacific (CEB) is now focusing on transporting relief goods to provinces devastated by Super Typhoon Odette (Rai), as it works toward stabilizing its operations in the aftermath of the cyclone.
CEB has started transporting relief goods on the night of December 18 to Cebu and has been mounting humanitarian flights to bring home stranded individuals from provinces that were greatly affected by the typhoon which lashed the Visayas-Mindanao areas last week.
Cebu Pacific issues reminders on relief cargo and air travel this peak Holiday season
“We have been getting numerous requests to ship relief goods to areas hit by Odette. We are doing our best to accommodate all requests to help the provinces and communities which need supplies,” said Michael Ivan Shau, Cebu Pacific Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
To inform the public on the kind of relief goods that are safe to carry by air and how to properly pack these, here are some guidelines.
The following items are NOT ALLOWED due to safety and logistical concerns:
Genset – Its content is considered a Dangerous Good. Even if the Genset is empty, CEB is unable to accept it due to safety provisions and concerns about possible traces of oil and gas. If no traces of fume, the item may be accepted in general cargo.
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) – not allowed
Power Banks – not allowed in check-in and cargo
Live Animals, Seafood, Fruits, and Vegetables – CEB does not encourage shipping during this period due to logistical constraints to and from the destination.
The following items are ALLOWED, on the conditions indicated below:
Rubbing Alcohol (isopropyl or ethyl) – Flammable liquid so the airline cannot accept those if not from Cebu Pacific certified shippers or forwarders.
Solar Panel – May contain hidden dangerous goods (radionucleotides or chemicals). These cannot be accepted if not from Cebu Pacific certified shippers or forwarders
Drinking-Water – Jugs of 6L or 5 gallons or 1 gallon should be in boxes so the staff can stack them properly and safely in the cargo space. Bottled water should be packed in boxes too.
Rice – sacks of rice should be in boxes or jack wrapped prior to delivery at the cargo warehouse
Clothing – clothes should be packed in boxes
General Grocery Items– should be packed in boxes
Frozen Meat – Frozen pork and pork products are prohibited by Cebu province. Frozen beef, chicken and beef products are allowed but subject to BOQ requirements.
Medicines/Vitamin Supplements – Over-the-counter medicines, prescription medicines and vitamins carried by passengers are allowed. If intended for cargo, please coordinate with Cargo Sales for documentation requirements.
For other concerns regarding the shipment of relief items and other goods intended for cargo, you may contact cargocare@cebupacificair.com.
As air travel continues to pick up this week, Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cebgo appeal for the understanding and patience of passengers as safety remains our priority. Here are the reminders:
Do not proceed to the Airport without a confirmed booking – As the situation remains fluid, passengers are advised to only go to the Airport if your flight is confirmed.
Allot ample time for security inspection, check-in, bag drop, and other pre-departure requirements
Passengers with flights during this peak travel period are encouraged to be at the airport at least three (3) hours before departure for domestic flights, and four (4) hours for international flights.
Ensure travel requirements are complete before proceeding to the Airport
Always check if your destination requires certain documents prior to entry. Visit the CEB website for the most updated information.
Check-in online – whether on the CEB mobile app or website
Online check-in is available from seven (7) days up to one (1) hour before the scheduled time of departure for domestic flights, while international fliers may check-in up to four (4) hours before their scheduled departure.
Guests flying out of select domestic destinations (Manila, Davao, General Santos, Bohol, Iloilo, and Zamboanga) are encouraged to self-tag their check-in luggage prior to proceeding to counters for bag drop.
Bring only one hand-carry item on board
Hand carry must not exceed 7kg in weight and with a dimension of up to 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. This dimension includes most wheeled cabin bags and backpacks which fit in the overhead bins.
Adult passengers traveling with infants may carry on ONE additional bag containing baby food and necessities, aside from their allowed hand-carry baggage.
Assistive or medical items such as walking canes, foldable walkers; as well as items purchased inside the airport (airside) are ON TOP OF the hand-carry baggage allowance for each passenger.
If needed, conveniently purchase additional baggage allowance through CEB’s “Manage Booking” portal.
Wear face masks at all times
Guests without masks may be denied entry. Face shields are optional.
Input own contact details on booking
Guests are advised to update contact details on their bookings to ensure pre-flight reminders, flight changes, and the like are received in a timely manner.
All check-in counters close one (1) hour before the scheduled time of flights to ensure there is ample time for all necessary pre-flight procedures. Boarding commences 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Fly safely and travel responsibly with CEB for #MoreSmilesAhead.
Suki buyer Maricris Lorenzo, passionate seller Biboy Bautista, and hardworking rider Jggigs Elmido share Kwentong Shopee stories of how they managed to get through a challenging year
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – As we persevered despite another year of the pandemic, there is no denying that the “new normal” has significantly changed the way we shopped. In the past couple of years, we eagerly embraced the world of online shopping, which left a big impact not just on our shopping carts, but also on our hearts.
Kwentong Shopee Christmas Edition
For plenty of ordinary Filipinos such as Maricris Lorenzo, Biboy Bautista, and Jggigs Elmido, Shopee has completely transformed their lives. They each come from different walks of life and carry their unique Kwentong Shopee, but they all have one thing in common—hope. Here are three stories of how Shopee has helped shoppers, riders, and sellers rise above difficulties:
Suki buyer and wais mommy Maricris Lorenzo
After working as an OFW in Singapore for 10 years, Maricris Lorenzo and her husband decided to settle down and start their own family back in the Philippines. However, as the couple welcomed the birth of their first child and tried to navigate their way as new parents, they found themselves facing new challenges due to the pandemic.
Thanks to Maricris’ knack for resourcefulness, however, they continue to take good care of their child. Raising a baby can also be financially draining, but as a self-proclaimed wais misis, Maricris finds ways to get the best deals and value for her money. She admits that almost all of their basic essentials and baby needs are from Shopee. She was such a frequent shopper, she even went on to forge a strong friendship with her suki Shopee Xpress rider.
The rider offered their help when Maricris and her family contracted COVID-19 this past year. “Kung wala si Shopee, hindi ko alam kung saan ako kukuha ng mga items during those critical times of the pandemic especially nung nag-quarantine kami,” she said.
After getting sick, Maricris wisely utilized her finances and used Shopee’s cashback rewards to save on bills, which were beginning to pile up. Maricris also used ShopeePay so she can save money, maximize exclusive perks, and, since her family’s safety is a top priority, go cashless.
As she looks back on her experience, Maricris expresses her gratitude to Shopee for helping her find ways to save on her family’s expenses and find a lifelong friend during a crisis. “Salamat kay Shopee kasi nakakatipid ako. Salamat kay Shopee kasi nakaka-meet kami ng riders na parte na rin ng buhay namin.”
Passionate and resourceful pet store owner Biboy Bautista
E-commerce platforms provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to digitize, expand, and explore other businesses amidst the pandemic. After Biboy Bautista’s previous printing business shut down due to the pandemic, he opened Barkboi, a pet store that started as a humble dog food business in a small garage. He then took his business online, which grew to become a full-blown pet store with five branches in Las Piñas. Biboy calls it a stroke of luck since he didn’t expect his love for animals to turn into a booming business, especially during the pandemic.
However, the success didn’t come without challenges, the biggest of which happened during the second wave of the coronavirus last August. Biboy had to temporarily close shop after he and the majority of his employees contracted the virus. As a business owner, Biboy was aware of the responsibilities he had towards his employees, which included people who lost jobs due to the pandemic and undergraduate students who needed income to further their education. To make sure he could still support his employees, Biboy decided to focus on selling on Shopee while the rest of the team recovered.
After setting up his dream business from scratch and growing it exponentially within a year, Biboy believes that just giving up is not an option. As long as their Shopee store continues to flourish, Biboy says that’s all the strength they need to bounce back from the hurdles Barkboi has encountered. He tells his employees, “Basta Shopee natin maayos, sigurado tayo buhay tayo. Hangga’t may benta may pag-asa!”
Hardworking and dedicated Shopee Xpress rider Jgiggs Elmido
A Shopee Xpress rider faces many struggles—adjusting to routes and managing deliveries, to name a few—but they’re no match for Jggigs Elmido. As a father, husband, and student, he had to make ends meet in order to provide for his young family, give them the best future, and finish his studies.
After taking a break from school to take care of his newborn baby, Jgiggs worked as a Shopee Xpress Rider. Through his job as a rider, Jgiggs was able to reach milestones he had set for himself, such as buying his own phone and motorcycle, building his own home, paying for his studies, and supporting his family.
In just one day, Jggigs would attend class, spend time with his family, and deliver orders until the evening. He admits that raising a young family, being a rider, and pursuing a degree at the same time was stressful, but he proves to be one tough cookie that can’t be deterred. While achieving dreams is never easy, for Jgiggs, a determination is key. “Lahat naman mahirap. Pero kung may gusto kang makamit, gagawan mo ng paraan.”
Jgiggs feels immensely grateful for the opportunity to become a good provider for his family. His flexible working hours as a rider allowed him to earn income to support his family, spend quality time with them, and finish his degree.
With his strong fighting spirit, Jggigs was able to graduate and proudly stand as the provider for his family. He concludes, “Ang laki ng utang na loob ko kay Shopee.”
Shopee has empowered its buyers, sellers, and riders to find a silver lining even in the toughest of challenges and say, “Salamat, Shopee!” What’s your Kwentong Shopee?
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – realme, the fastest-growing smartphone brand unveiled the appearance of its new product – realme GT 2 SERIES. Co-designed with Naoto Fukusawa, inspired by paper, realme GT 2 Pro comes the world-first smartphone with a bio-based polymer design.
realme GT 2 Series
This time around realme design studio has once again teamed up with Naoto Fukasawa to bring forth Paper Tech Master design for a sustainable product design with “The Future in Paper” as the core design inspiration, which is the perfect combination of Art and Respect, Love and Reverence of the Great Environment.
Starting from realme 1, “Power Meets Style” has been there in realme’s blood and acted as realme’s founding product philosophy. Therefore when it comes to product, Performance & Design are considered as two pillars of realme’s product. It is the priority that realme products follow to provide the leap forward experience to global users.
GT 2 SERIES with the Sustainable Paper Tech Master Design
As the most premium flagship ever by realme, realme GT 2 Pro comes with the special Paper Tech Master Design. Paper is premium, neat, and light. Naoto Fukasawa uses the element of the paper texture on realme GT 2 SERIES, bringing the Beauty of the paper to the mobile.
GT 2 SERIES Smartphone
realme believes materials can break design boundaries in all directions. Distinctive product design is essential for all realme products, but the environment will not be sacrificed in its name. This is where realme thinks style and sustainability doesn’t need to be mutually exclusive. realme believes in the harmony between the environment and technology.
realme GT 2 SERIES will be launched soon. Stay tuned.
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Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – An exciting holiday viewing experience awaits Filipino fans as the NBA’s 75th anniversary season – commemorated as NBA 75 – presents a full slate of games during the Christmas weekend from December 24 to 26, 2021. Christmas has always been one of the most highly anticipated days on the regular-season schedule, with sports-loving families turning the Christmas Day games into an annual binge tradition to enjoy together.
PLDT Home NBA League Pass
On Dec. 26, Christmas games will tip off in the Philippines at 1:00 AM beginning with the Atlanta Hawks versus New York Knicks, with this year’s slate featuring former Most Valuable Player Award winners (Giannis Antetokoumpo, James Harden, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry) and a collection of young stars (Trae Young, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Luka Don?i? and Donovan Mitchell), too.
Keeping NBA fans at the edge of their seats is watching which teams will dominate the holiday festivities, with four of the five matchups never played before on Christmas Day: Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks at 3:30 AM; Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns at 6:00 AM; Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at 9:00 AM; and Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz at 11:30 AM. Some Christmas Day fun facts include the Lakers playing on the holiday for the 23rd consecutive year and the Hawks and the Suns making their Christmas Day appearance for the first time since 1989 and 2009, respectively.
Here’s a guide to an entire holiday weekend’s worth of NBA action!
NBA Leauge Pass Christmas Games 2021 schedule
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For as low as PHP 85, PLDT Home customers can subscribe to the 3-Game Choice package, which enables users to watch up to three games of their choice per month. Alternatively, subscribers can select the monthly package for NBA League Pass at PHP 485, which grants unlimited access to an entire season of NBA games in high-definition for the month.
Signing up for an NBA League Pass has never been easier for PLDT Home users, with subscription options listed on their myHome account.
For more information on how to enjoy the NBA League Pass via a PLDT Home subscription, please visit the official website at pldthome.com/nba-leaguepass.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – With the onslaught of Typhoon Odette that ravaged areas in Visayas and Mindanao, many families have lost their homes, belongings, and even their loved ones.
Help our kababayans affected by Typhoon Odette using PayMaya
To help raise funds for immediate typhoon relief and rescue efforts, several organizations have started accepting donations through PayMaya for initiatives that will help deliver food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance to beneficiaries in typhoon-hit areas.
How to Donate via the Bills Section of the PayMaya appHow to Donate using Credit, Debit and Prepaid Card using your PayMaya account
Donating to these organizations is easy:
Scan to donate using these PayMaya QR codes of these organizations.
Support via the Donate Tile in the Bills Pay feature of the PayMaya app.
Donate via PayMaya’s donation site (insert link) using PayMaya or any debit credit, or prepaid card.
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Let’s all come together to aid our fellow citizens in need, especially during this holiday season.
