Wednesday, April 13, 2022

What’s your working style? Answer this Shopee Payday Quiz and find the perfect items for you! April 12, 2022 at 08:53PM

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What’s your working style? Answer this Shopee Payday Quiz and find the perfect items for you!

Discover these Shopee finds that best suit how you work and enjoy free shipping, 10% off vouchers, and 50% bills cashback this April 15 Payday Sale!

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Did you know that your personality can reveal a lot about how you work? Extroverts like to socialize and meet new people in the office while introverts tend to be more reserved and keep their inner circle small. Ambiverts are able to strike the balance of enjoying being in the company of others while relishing much-needed alone time.

Curious to know your working style and the best items to complement it? Take the quiz below to find out if you’re a social butterfly, a productivity veteran, a silent warrior, or an overly organized worker. Check out the many items on amazing deals in the upcoming April 15 Payday Sale!

Which of the following describes your ideal office desk set-up?

Personalized with accessories and trinkets
Full of post-it reminders and to-do lists
Just your work laptop and a notebook
Stacked with organizers, containers, and filed folders

How would your colleagues describe you?

Sociable and outgoing
Independent and driven
Soft-spoken and observant
Detail-oriented and patient

How do you usually start planning projects?

Brainstorming with peers and teammates
Plotting goals for the weeks and months ahead
Coming up with an initial plan by yourself first
Identifying team roles and setting key processes

How do you spend your day off from work?

Catching up with friends and going out
Starting the day early to make time for errands
Playing games and binge-watching series/movies
Fixing next week’s schedule and doing some house cleaning

What’s the first thing you would likely spend on during payday?

Fashion and personal care items to look good and feel good
Workstation gadgets that help you accomplish your tasks
Self-care staples for your non-negotiable “me” time
Desk essentials such as pens, stationeries, label markers, and planners

If you answered mostly A’s, you are a Social Butterfly

You are terrific at creating relationships – a true “people person” who has friends all around the office. You’ll need to keep this QuiFit Daily Tumbler close at hand for busy days packed with multiple meetings and catch-ups. It’s made of premium PETG material, has a versatile design, and motivates you to stay hydrated throughout the day. You can also bring this functional and lightweight Leather Folding Wallet from yingning123.ph whenever you go out for lunch or have drinks with officemates. Keep your mask on you at all times and avoid misplacing it with a Mask Lanyard from ieasy.ph — a very practical must-have in today’s new normal.

If you answered mostly B’s, you are a Productivity Veteran

In most cases, you are the type to do multiple tasks at the same time. You are also willing to take the reins and regularly deliver high-quality work without being pushed to do so. Boost your productivity with a Logitech M330 Wireless Mouse that has a comfortable rubber touch and responsive controls to help ease your daily tasks. Upgrade to a MageGee Mechanical Keyboard that has a unique layout and design, while remaining functional for typing those important emails and messages. Another great option to consider is a Popcorn Folding Laptop Stand which allows you to work with better posture as you spend hours in front of your screen.

If you answered mostly C’s, you are a Silent Warrior

You achieve your personal objectives and contribute to the company’s growth but are often quiet and take a while to come out of your shell. For you, a good workday is enjoying the peace and quiet of your sacred space and finishing all your tasks with minimal interaction. Try this Home Zania Electric Mug Warmer that will make your cup of coffee last much longer with a built-in thermostat. Tune out the noise around you when you wear this VIVAN Wireless Headset that delivers clear sound quality and bombastic bass. Stay connected with this trusty Garmin Smart Watch that lets you access your work notifications instantly, on top of all its other exciting fitness features.

If you answered mostly D’s, you are Overly Organized

You have extensive organizational skills and like to maintain everything in order. You have a clean desk, a well-established routine, and the initiative to lead the nitty-gritty of project planning. You thrive when you have a sense of control over your work. This Deli File Organizer will be your best friend in storing all your necessities neatly. Track your schedule and plan long-term with 2022 Spiral Notebook Planner from ddayupfun.ph. People like you would still appreciate a 2022 Stand Up Desk Calendar from eqwpt0lli.ph to complete the list of your workspace essentials.

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Whatever your working style is, make sure to activate your ShopeePay mobile wallet in time for the April 15 Payday Sale to get access to exclusive offers and cost-saving features. Avail of up to 50% off on load and data packages from major telcos when you pay via ShopeePay, so you’re always connected wherever, whenever!

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Original article: What’s your working style? Answer this Shopee Payday Quiz and find the perfect items for you!

What’s your working style? Answer this Shopee Payday Quiz and find the perfect items for you!
Melo Villareal
Out of Town Blog

Victory Liner taps PayMaya for safe and convenient digital payments April 12, 2022 at 07:29PM

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Victory Liner taps PayMaya for safe and convenient digital payments

Book online with PayMaya and enjoy rewards

Victory Liner levels up the commuter experience with PayMaya

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Now that travel is back to normal, bus commuters going to Northern and Central Luzon need not wait in long lines when buying tickets or paying for cargo deliveries as PayMaya enables Victory Liner with safe and convenient digital payments.

Through a tie-up with one of the country’s largest transportation firms, Victory Liner, and the only end-to-end digital financial services platform PayMaya, commuters can now easily book and pay for their bus tickets at Victory Liner’s website (https://www.victoryliner.com/) using their PayMaya account, any debit, credit, or prepaid card, or via other e-wallets.

Meanwhile, commuters buying their bus tickets at Victory Liner stations in Baguio, Caloocan, Cubao, Dagupan, Olongapo, Pasay, Sampaloc, Santiago, and Tuguegarao can safely scan to pay via PayMaya QR or any debit, credit, or prepaid card. PayMaya has enabled these Victory Liner stations with PayMaya One, the all-in-one Android device that allows businesses to accept QR and any card payment.

On top of these, PayMaya also equipped all 23 of Victory Liner’s Drop and Go outlets with PayMaya One terminals so consumers can conveniently make PayMaya QR or any card payment for their delivery service needs.

Customers who wish to send packages can conveniently book the door-to-door pickup and delivery of items through the Drop and Go website, https://dropandgo.ph/. It offers terminal-to-terminal freight service within Central Luzon, Northern Luzon, and Mega Manila.

“Filipinos deserve a better commuting experience. One way to improve it is by making it easier for people to buy tickets and pay for package deliveries safely with digital payments technology. We’re happy to work with Victory Liner to create better experiences for their customers and personnel,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya.

For her part, Victory Liner President Marivic Hernandez-del Pilar said: “Our main goal is to provide a convenient and safe commuting experience, especially with travel and tourism activities picking up, especially this summer. One of the best ways is to provide easy and contactless cashless payment options in our channels.”

Book online with PayMaya and enjoy rewards

To provide commuters with more rewarding experiences, PayMaya will give out cashback rewards when they pay online for their single or roundtrip tickets from April 1 to May 31, 2022.

Victory Liner taps PayMaya for safe and convenient digital payments

To earn a cashback reward, travelers simply need to pay using their PayMaya account at least P300 worth of Victory Liner single or roundtrip tickets at the nine Victory Liner stations equipped with PayMaya One or via the Victory Liner website.

Qualified customers can enjoy up to Php50 cashback per transaction and Php300 cashback during the promo period.

With a more convenient bus ride ticket booking and payment on Victory Liner’s website and stations, commuters can enjoy a more rewarding and safer travel experience.

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. As of end-March 2022, it provides more than 47 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 63,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including “every day” merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, eCommerce merchants, and government agencies and units.

To know more about PayMaya’s products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Original article: Victory Liner taps PayMaya for safe and convenient digital payments

Victory Liner taps PayMaya for safe and convenient digital payments
Melo Villareal
Out of Town Blog

Monday, April 11, 2022

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Cebu Pacific issues travel tips to fly easy during Holy Week April 10, 2022 at 06:44PM

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TRAVEL ADVISORY: Cebu Pacific issues travel tips to fly easy during Holy Week

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is excited to welcome passengers and fly them to their destinations this Easter holiday and is ready to provide everyJuan the best possible experience for a seamless journey.

Here are some travel reminders:

Be On-Time at the Airport

Passengers must be at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and 4 at least three (3) hours before departure for domestic flights, and four (4) hours for international flights.

Check-in Online

Long lines may be avoided at the airport by checking in via the official CEB mobile app or via the Manage Booking section of the CEB website. Both options are available from seven (7) days up to one (1) hour before the scheduled time of departure for domestic flights, and up to four (4) hours before scheduled departure for international fliers.

Check Flight Information

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. If possible, passengers must immediately proceed to their respective boarding gates. Boarding commences 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Self-Tag Luggage for Select Domestic Destinations

Guests flying out of select domestic destinations (Manila, Davao, General Santos, Bohol, Iloilo, and Zamboanga) are reminded to self-tag their check-in luggage prior to proceeding to counters for bag drops, in line with the airline’s contactless flight procedures.

Single Hand Carry and Exemptions

Passengers must bring only one carry-on bag for a more convenient flight experience. The carry-on bag must not exceed 7kg in weight and can fit in the overhead bins or under the seat.

CEB recently added exempted items allowed to be carried on top of their single hand-carry bag, enabling passengers to carry one from the below categories:

Gadgets or food items that cannot be checked in;
Items purchased inside the airport (requires proof of receipt);
Assistive or medical items such as walking canes, foldable walkers;
Baby food and necessities for adult passengers traveling with infants;
Or a small bag that can fit under the seat

Checked Baggage Policy

Passengers are encouraged to purchase pre-paid baggage with their tickets during initial booking on the CEB website and mobile app.

CEB has implemented a per-piece baggage policy that applies to all passengers with
checked baggage. Passengers have the option to purchase either a 20kg or a 32kg –
both equivalent to only one (1) piece of check-in luggage. A maximum of two options
can be purchased per traveler, now enabling everyJuan to carry up to 64 kg worth of
bags from the previous 40 kg limit.

Any excess in size, weight, and pieces are subject to Oversized Baggage Fee, Excess Baggage Fee, and/or Extra Bag Fee, respectively.

Check The Airport Terminal Assignment Of Your Flight

Passengers must check their itineraries and boarding pass before proceeding to their designated Airport Terminal. Cebu Pacific’s 5J flights arrive at and depart from the NAIA 3, while Cebgo (DG) flights to and from Manila operate from the NAIA T4 on Domestic Road, Pasay City.

Travelers are strongly advised to check for updates with the authority of their destination prior to entry. They may also refer to http://bit.ly/CEBTravelRequirements for more information.

Guests must also update contact details on their bookings so they will be notified of pre-flight reminders and flight changes.

CEB continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, while it operates with a 100% fully vaccinated crew, 90% of whom have been boosted with third shots to ensure that every Juan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific.

The airline has also been rated 7/7 stars by airlineratings.com for its COVID-19 compliance in accordance with global aviation standards. Its jet fleet is equipped with hospital-grade HEPA (High-Efficiency Particular Arrestor) air filters, keeping viruses at bay.

CEB operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 34 destinations, on top of its 13 international destinations. It has a 75-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, which includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters.

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Read: Cebu Pacific Rolls Out Per Piece Checked Bag Options Starting April 6

Original article: TRAVEL ADVISORY: Cebu Pacific issues travel tips to fly easy during Holy Week

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Cebu Pacific issues travel tips to fly easy during Holy Week
Melo Villareal
Out of Town Blog

Sunday, April 10, 2022

What’s your food story? Mama Sita wants to hear them April 04, 2022 at 07:05PM

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What’s your food story? Mama Sita wants to hear them

At the grill - liempo, tilapia, hito, and chicken

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – What do Filipinos talk about when they are gathered around the table to eat? Food! That’s how fond we are of food stories.

Over a week ago, over a delightful lunch of Kapampangan cuisine, Peach Reyes shared with us stories of their Sunday get-togethers. She shared “On a low day, we would gather around 30 guests, and on big days, it would go up to 120.”

“That’s every Sunday of the month except the first Sunday, which is their time for the other side of their families,” clarifies Peach.

Peach Reyes is a granddaughter of culinary icon Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes. Yes, she is the Mama Sita we see on the labels of Filipino food sauces, marinades, soup mixes, syrups, etc.

Mama Sita has 11 children and 27 grandchildren

“But during these get-togethers, everyone is welcome – my nephew’s basketball teammates, my cousins’ friends, etc.,” adds Peach.

Of course, each get-together is well-thought-of and properly curated.

Much like our lunch of barbecued dishes, using Mama Sita’s Barbecue Marinade, seafood sinigang using Mama Sita’s Guava Mix and Batuan Paste, sisig paella with Mama Sita’s Sisig Sauce, seafood kare-kare with Mama Sita’s kare-kare sauce, ensaladang pako with Mama Sita’s Pinoy Ensalada (Sweet Black Pepper) Vinaigrette, and many other local dishes.

Our lunch was supposed to be a picnic on a mango farm in Mexico, Pampanga, a sampling of one of the Reyes clans’ favorite activities. But there was too much rain. So, the organizers decided to move to Angeles for lunch.

Lunch is served - grilled boneless chicken, ensaladang pako, grilled hito, tilapia, and liempo, and okoy — Lunch is served – grilled boneless chicken, ensaladang pako, grilled hito, tilapia, and liempo, and okoy

According to the Mama Sita Foundation, the organizer of the event, Mama Sita would often invite her family to harvest picnics all over the Philippines, where they would simply set down a place for them to eat meals under a tree, whilst picking fruits and knowing which ones are ready to harvest. The simplicity of the picnics made them memorable and unique to her family, shaped by the same experiences Mama Sita had growing up.

In a press release, another granddaughter of Mama Sita, Joyce Sandoval, shared “We roughed it out a lot. Sometimes, there would not be enough space at a picnic table to eat, so we would take turns sitting down. We would climb trees and learn to pick fruit and tell which ones were just the right stage of ripeness.”

But before that, we also had some fun activities and delicious snacks on the mango farm in Mexico, Pampanga.

Our welcome snacks - coconuts, corn, and saba — Our welcome snacks – coconuts, corn, and saba

We were welcomed with snacks of sweet corn, saba, and coconut juice set underneath a giant mango tree.

After that, Kapitan Elmer David, the owner of the farm, taught us how the trees are planted, maintained, and harvested.

Then, we went off to pick the mangoes off the trees.

We had a mango tree in our backyard in Cavite, where I grew up, so it was a fun activity for me. I spent summers under that mango tree, with friends, and eating our harvests with my favorite sauce, which is bagoong or salted shrimp fry.

To make the mango-picking activity more exciting, the organizers divided us into groups and asked us to guess the total weight of their harvests. We were also given questions about mangoes that our teammates had to answer while we picked mangoes.

Our group won with a total harvest of 89 kilos and our guess was 80 kilos. The other group picked more mangoes, around 120 kilos, but their guess was far wrong.

For our prizes, we brought home mangoes.

The event was organized to celebrate Mama Sita Foundation’s Mga Kuwentong Pagkain 10th year anniversary.

Mga Kuwentong Pagkain is an initiative of the Mama Sita Foundation to seek out and share little-known food stories and experiences celebrating our Filipino foodways—a vision that inspired the late Mama Sita to share her culinary journey and legacy to a wider audience.

Group photo with representatives from Mama Sita Foundation, the press, and grandchildren of Mama Sita. Peach Reyes is standing, 3rd from right

The Mama Sita Foundation’s initiatives aim to perpetuate the legacy of Mama Sita, by bringing people closer to appreciating our foodways and those who keep them alive, just as Mama Sita did in her lifetime.

To share your own food story, email mgakwentongpagkain@gmail.com. For more food stories and more details about Mga Kwentong Pagkain, go to www.facebook.com/mgakwentongpagkain.

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Original article: What’s your food story? Mama Sita wants to hear them

What’s your food story? Mama Sita wants to hear them
Kelly Austria
Out of Town Blog