Kids’ vaccination to make family travels safe, more fun February 07, 2022 at 08:16PM

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Kids’ vaccination to make family travels safe, more fun

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said that the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old will further push the recovery of the hardest hit sector, noting that the vaccines will boost parents’ confidence to travel safely and make family trips safer and “more fun”.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat (center) joins Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año (second from right), Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III (rightmost), and SM Supermalls President Mr. Steven Tan (second from left) during the February 8 ceremonial vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 years old held at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

“It has been embedded in our culture that Filipinos are family-focused travelers. Now that the summer season is fast-approaching, such an initiative is very timely as we push for the full recovery of the tourism sector that has been heavily impacted by the pandemic.”

Puyat made the statement today (February 8), during the ceremonial vaccination of the particular population segment at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. The DOT chief, along with National Task Force on COVID-19 (NTF) Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr; Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III; Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones; Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año; Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista; Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Acting Secretary Emmanuel Rey Caintic; Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Atty. Romando “Don” Artes; Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Abalos; and SM Supermalls President Mr. Steven Tan took part in the activity.

A partnership between the Department of Health (DOH), City Government of Mandaluyong, and private entities such as SM Supermalls, Jollibee Food Corporation, and McDonalds Philippines, the Resbakuna Kids event at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City featured colorful decorations, mascots, and giveaways which aimed to make the vaccination process for children aged 5 to 11 years old friendly and attractive.

In her message, Puyat also encouraged parents who prefer traveling with the whole family, to get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19. This, she said, will give the children extra protection from the virus when visiting the country’s tourism destinations, in addition to compliance with the existing health and safety protocols.

“To parents who are still hesitant and have concerns, you can be assured by the fact that over 8 million children around the world have already been safely vaccinated. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children is being monitored very closely and has been proven to be safe and over 90% effective in preventing COVID-19,” said the tourism chief.

“Getting your children vaccinated will give you peace of mind knowing that they have an added layer of protection against the virus as your travel around the country,” added Puyat.

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Clipper Round the World Representatives Arrive in Clark International Airport for Race Restart February 07, 2022 at 05:22AM

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Clipper Round the World Representatives Arrive in Clark International Airport for Race Restart

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – With the Department of Tourism announcing the reopening of the country to international travelers from 157 visa-free countries beginning February 10, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race organizers and skippers start arriving at Clark International Airport, where strict measures are in place to ensure compliance with health standards and IATF requirements. The race is set to restart in March 2022 from Subic.

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Delegates from London UK

The Clipper Round the World race is one of the most prestigious yacht races in the world. Covering 40,000 nautical miles, and having been held every two years since 1996, the 2019-20 iteration was suspended mid-race in March of 2020 as teams returned to their home countries as the Philippines closed its borders due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The yachts have, since then, remained berthed in Subic Bay Yacht Club.

Bi Yong Chungunco, CEO of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) which operates Clark International Airport welcomed the teams back to the Philippines: “We welcome the organizers and racers of the Clipper Race at Clark as we bid them the best in their goals to complete the long-overdue race. Their arrival is a testament to the role of Clark as the gateway to Luzon, serving Northern and Central Luzon destinations like Subic. We look forward to making Philippine destinations more accessible as we open up to leisure travelers in line with the protocols set by our authorities.”

Race participants started arriving on February 4 for the preparations for the restart of the race. All participants are fully-vaccinated and will undergo testing on arrival in the country, in compliance with IATF rules.

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Smart unveils its best unlimited data offer for the family with UNLIFAM 999 February 06, 2022 at 03:17PM

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Smart unveils its best unlimited data offer for the family with UNLIFAM 999

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) –  Now that many Filipino families consider online access as essential for their daily activities, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has unveiled UNLIFAM 999, a new offer that comes with unlimited data valid for 30 days meant to cover all the connectivity needs of every household.

Available to all users of Smart Bro Home WiFi and PLDT Home WiFi-branded devices and those with the Smart Bro Prepaid SIM and Smart Bro Rocket SIM, the new UNLIFAM 999 offers true unlimited experience with no restrictions, data-capping, or speed-throttling.

Smart unveils its best unlimited data offer for the family with UNLIFAM 999

Enjoy freedom and worry-free connection

With UNLIFAM 999, subscribers enjoy freedom to use their unlimited data however they like – whether it is for productivity or entertainment. Professionals working from home can rely on it for sending heavy work files or joining online meetings and presentations, while online students can make the most it as they attend their virtual classes and surf the web for their research.

The whole family can also maximize the UNLIFAM 999 as they binge-watch the latest series and films on ultra-high definition, play high-bandwidth online games, and constantly stay in touch with friends and loved ones through video calls or via social media.

And since the promo is valid for 30 days, customers don’t have to worry about running out of data while in the middle of an important online activity.

“As the new normal progresses, many Filipino families now find themselves in need not only of a reliable internet connection, but also value-for-money services to cover all their digital activities. This is why we came up with UNLIFAM 999, our best unlimited data offer for families so they may realize their unlimited potentials and get closer to their passions online,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

Register to UNLIFAM 999 via the GigaLife App 

To register to UNLIFAM 999, subscribers can simply log into the GigaLife App and choose UNLIFAM 999 under the available data offers.

Users can make the most of their Smart Bro and PLDT Home WiFi devices by linking them to the GigaLife App. Downloadable on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei Mobile Services, GigaLife lets subscribers instantly access their account details with just a few taps on their smartphone. Through the app, users can also earn and accumulate GigaPoints, which can be used to redeem exciting data rewards and lifestyle perks.

To link any Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device to GigaLife App, simply:

1. Download the GigaLife App;
2. Connect your smartphone to your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device;
3. Open the GigaLife App and enter the mobile number of your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device;
4. Add your primary smartphone number as a secondary mobile number to receive important messages about your account; and
5. Input the One-Time Pin (OTP) sent to your primary phone number and wait for the GigaLife enrollment confirmation.

Aside from the GigaLife App, UNLIFAM 999 will also soon be available at accredited Smart retailers nationwide.

PH’s fastest mobile network according to Ookla

Smart Bro is powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network as reported by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.

According to Ookla’s latest Global Market Index Analysis, Smart had the highest Speed Score among top mobile operators in the Philippines during Q4 2021.

In a separate report, Ookla also declared Smart as the country’s fastest 5G mobile network and the winner of its Speedtest Awards for Q3-Q4 2021 with a Speed Score of 201.95, while its closest competitor posted a Speed Score of 116.08.

Smart posted a median download speed of 218.82 Mbps and a median upload speed of 22.46 Mbps to bag this award, while its closest competitor posted a median download speed of 116.92 Mbps and a median upload speed of 10.81 Mbps.

To learn more about Smart Bro’s latest offers, visit https://smart.com.ph/bro/data-promos.

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Love is in the Air at Savoy Hotel Manila February 05, 2022 at 09:45PM

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Love is in the Air at Savoy Hotel Manila

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – A delightful and romantic stay awaits you at Savoy Hotel Manila in Newport City as it sets lovers’ hearts aflutter which will leave them love-struck with its month-long room package and dining promotions.

Celebrate the love month with its Sweet Escape Room Package for only P 5,200 nett, including an overnight stay at a standard room with complimentary breakfast for 2, a Valentine welcome amenity, a bottle of wine, and a 15% discount on spa and dining.

Love is in the Air at Savoy Hotel Manila

Make Valentine’s Day dinner special with the Sweet Surrender dinner offering at Savoy Cafe. For only P1,300 nett per person, enjoy a three-course meal with a complimentary glass of red wine, from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Savoy Cafe Valenties Day Dinner

Indulge in healthy starters, beetroot and feta cheese salad, or carrot and red bell pepper cappuccino. Follow it up with the main course of Fettucine ala vongole or roasted baby back ribs, and cap it with a sweet ending of blushing strawberry cake dessert.

Those who love alfresco dining can experience Love in the Moonlight which covers a 3-course pre-Valentine dinner from Feb. 2 to 13, at the poolside for only Php1,300 nett.

An awardee of the ‘Best New Hotel’ award in the TripZilla Excellence Awards 2018, Savoy Hotel Manila is an accredited multiple-use hotel with a Certificate of Authority to Operate for Staycation (CAOS) by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ).

A vaccination card is required for fully-vaccinated guests, while a negative RT-PCR test valid 48 hours prior to check-in is required for non-vaccinated guests. Children below 11 years old are allowed to check-in if their companion will have either one of the abovementioned requirements.

For details, visit www.savoyhotelmanila.com.ph, call (02) 5317-2869, or email dine@savoymanila.com for dining offers and stay@savoymanila.com for room offerings.

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