From hassle-free shopping, to convenient bills payment and limitless access to exciting promos, credit card users certainly enjoy the best of what life has to offer. Now, GetGo members can indulge in a lifestyle of luxury and free travel when they apply for their own CEB GetGo Credit Card.
With your new CEB GetGo Credit Card, you can embrace a lifestyle of unlimited travels to experience the world the way you want to.
As the most rewarding lifestyle program, GetGo is again making everyday purchases more satisfying by giving away 8,000 bonus points to newly-approved CEB GetGo Credit Cardholders who apply from January 31 to August 31, 2018.
Apply for your own CEB GetGo Credit Card and enjoy exciting benefits – from earning 8,000 bonus points, to flying to your dream destination for free!
Interested individuals can sign up via https://bit.ly/2Md1DXx or through other UnionBank channels. Once approved, all they have to do is to use their credit cards for a single or accumulated retail spend worth P20,000, register online at https://unionbankph.com/8kgetgopoints and sign up for the new UnionBank Online mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play.
Apply for your own CEB GetGo Credit Card and enjoy exciting benefits – from earning 8,000 bonus points, to flying to your dream destination for free!
With 8,000 bonus GetGo points, you can book thrilling getaways and make priceless memories at any of the country’s most beautiful provinces. You can fly to Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, and Tagbilaran to discover unique local culture and architectures. You can even spend a weekend at the beach by scoring the best one-way flight deals to Davao, Suriago, and Dumaguete with your GetGo points. Or if you’re up to fly out of the country, you can use your additional 8,000 points to explore Cebu Pacific’s international destinations.
But wait, there’s more! New CEB GetGo Platinum Credit Cardholders will also receive a unique promo code worth 8,000 GetGo points when they spend another P20,000 worth of single or accumulated purchases using their new credit cards within 65 days from card approval date. They can use this code to get 8,000 points off when booking their flights with GetGo. That’s just P40,000 total spend using CEB GetGo Platinum Credit Card for a total of 16,000 GetGo points!
So, what are you waiting for? Enjoy your next trip with your own CEB GetGo Credit Card. Promo runs until August 31, 2018.
For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Michael Montoya, Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Microsoft Asia
We all have “a-ha” moments when that lightbulb above our heads is just too bright to ignore. One came to me when I was in a previous IT operations role. It happened on a day when I had two meetings: first with an endpoint agent team and another with a security operations team.
The endpoint team gave me detailed guidance on the possible performance degradation and alerts we could expect from another agent we were placing on user devices in the pursuit of greater security. Later, the security operations team asked for more resources to address an increasing number of incoming alerts caused by our large security footprint.
The irony raised by these back-to-back meetings struck me, and so I asked myself: “How many security tools do we have to protect our environment?”
Finding the answer was not as simple as I had hoped. But when I was eventually told the approximate number, it was clear to me that we had a problem – and I was part of that problem. People like me have been in the industry long enough to have dealt with server sprawl and application sprawl. Now, we were witnessing security sprawl.
It seems very logical in this world of rapid digital transformation – where businesses and organizations face constant and evolving digital threats – to deploy as many defenses as possible to ward off cyberattacks. The more barriers in place, the more protected you are, right?
Well, I don’t believe I am alone when I say that it is a logical fallacy to think that having more security tools means better security. In fact, they could have the opposite effect, according to new research by IT analyst firm, Frost & Sullivan.
“Understanding the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in Asia Pacific: Securing the Modern Enterprise in a Digital World” surveyed 1,300 respondents from 13 countries. This Microsoft-commissioned study drilled down into how organizations in our region view, approach, and practice cybersecurity.
One facet of the Study examined the experiences of organizations with different levels of security in place. What it found might, at first glance, seem counter-intuitive: Those that had gone to a lot of expense and trouble to put a wide array of security measures in place often encountered more security incidents than those with fewer defenses.
Moreover, they often took longer to recover from attacks. Of the surveyed organizations set up with more than 50 cybersecurity solutions, only 23% said they had been able to bounce back within an hour of a breach. For the organizations with less than 10 cybersecurity solutions, the figure was 40%.
The truth of the matter is simple: The number of security solutions you have won’t necessarily guarantee the safety of your data or protect your business reputation. The reasons can vary, but often over-complicated layers of complexity can make cybersecurity issues too hard for some companies to handle effectively.
Organizations with a multitude of deployed security solutions can find it difficult and expensive to have full visibility across all environments. And, that leads to ineffective detection and response. It can also result in a “passive defense posture” where complexity replaces agility and effectiveness. In an ocean of alerts, which can easily overwhelm us, we risk not taking fundamental security measures – such as basic cyber resilience among employees, patch updates, poor password management, and movement of files to insecure thumbdrives.
These are just a few of the things that can open the door to threats, including the four this Study identified as being high-impact in Asia Pacific:
fraudulent wire transfers;
data corruption;
online brand impersonation, which is when a cyber fraudster creates a bogus webpage or a social media account, either to harm your brand or simply to gain the confidence of your trusting customers;
and data exfiltration, whereby cybercriminals use various malicious ways to copy, transfer, or retrieve data from computers or servers.
Most of the Study’s respondents knew about the dangers out there and regarded them as real threats – with 59% saying cybercrime threats had hindered them on their digital transformation journeys. But it is problematic to learn what many were doing, or not doing, to manage the risks and why.
Firstly, let’s look at the reasons why the organizations surveyed thought it was a good idea to have a cybersecurity strategy in place. Only 20% regarded cybersecurity as a powerful enabler of digital transformation and the key to future business growth and success. In contrast, 41% simply cited traditional and tactical reasons, like protection from attacks and differentiating themselves from their competitors.
Most also said that when it came to creating new projects, security issues were usually considered after – not before – launch.
In this regard, the Study supports an uncomfortable notion that many of us know to be true: Many business decision-makers in our region still cling to outmoded ways of managing risks, and this is leaving them ill-informed and unprepared for mounting cybersecurity challenges that can ultimately erode their growth prospects.
Digital transformation has made the need for safe and trusted technology a front-and-center factor for business success. But too many organizations still regard security as an add-on, or even an afterthought. Some businesses resist the need to tackle security issues – even as cybercriminals become more sophisticated and as traditional IT boundaries disappear with new devices, apps, and data entering the workplace.
To succeed and thrive as digital enterprises in the years to come, organizations must make security part of the natural flow of their business processes and cycles. And, to ensure security, privacy, and compliance, the protection of company data requires a new approach.
That is why Microsoft has a platform that looks holistically across all the critical end-points of today’s cloud and mobile world. It acts on the intelligence that comes from our security-related global threat monitoring and insights. And, we have a vibrant ecosystem of partners who help us raise the bar across the industry – helping to securely enable our customers’ digital transformations.
Finally, there is the need for cultural change. The boards of too many companies still pick up most of their information about what is happening in cyber from what they read in the media. That’s just not detailed enough to inform them of their specific risks and the mitigation strategies they should be supporting. Increasing the dialogue on this topic amongst board members and IT executives is critical for businesses to thrive in the era of digital transformation and the inevitable consequences of cyberattacks.
The value proposition of cyber defense is changing. Traditionally, it has been regarded as a cost. Now it should be seen as an asset, simply because customers are demanding a level of security and trust. The more companies digitize, and the more an economy becomes digitally led, the more cybersecurity becomes a business enabler.
As security professionals, our jobs continue to get more complicated and vital to our company’s survival. Use this study as a reminder to ask you yourself two questions: How many security tools do I have to protect my company? And, what role should security play in my company’s digital transformation?
As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella so eloquently states: “right now Microsoft is probably on the right side of history”. Well, I believe we security and IT professionals are also on the right side of history.
Casa de Memoria will open a treasure trove of decorative art and design pieces this July 7, 2018. On its 12th auction, Casa de Memoria will present a new collection that merges beauty and function with a myriad of items both opulent and purposeful. The stunning pieces are more than just displays but are instruments that enable collectors to imbibe “The Casa Living”.
Perfect for working spaces and home offices is a 1960-era José Espinho and Olaio trapezoidal shelf bar. Hailing from Portugal, this classic piece has a dual-columned body with one fall-front section and various sliding-doored cupboards and shelving. Its neo-rustic style which features clean lines, exotic wood and metal, adds effortless sophistication to any room.
Delicate crystal ware can greatly enhance an interior and the designs of famous Czech glass artist, Frantisek Halama, make for both elegant and useful accents for the home. The first is an exquisite vase which bears relief of a spa colonnade or pavilion. “Day of Dreams”, a whole-ground angular glass container with a lid featuring motif of a woman in repose with a daisy flower can store jewelry and other valuables. There is also the pink crystal caddy, aptly named “Roses”, with a heart-shaped surface surrounded by a motif of roses in bloom.
In the dining area, one can place the intricate silver Paliteiros or toothpick holders. This lot features a pinecone on a cup with a square base and scrolled feet embellished with floral and foliate motifs.
Another functional yet beautiful item on auction is a wooden cigar box carrying on its panel a landscape painting by internationally-acclaimed Filipino artist, Romeo Tabuena. Serving various purposes, the box was also used to store chalk by artwork’s owner, a personal friend of the artist.
Adorn the family chapel or altar with an ornate ivory piece of the Hispano-Filipino carving of Cristo Expirante or the dying Christ on the cross. The ivory triptych is accentuated with silver cantoneros, ineres, and rayos and displays several religious icons.
“For this auction, we wanted to go against the usual perception that art is just for display. We wanted to show that beautiful works of art make for great decorations but can also have practical uses as well,” shared by Camille Lhuillier, Casa de Memoria marketing manager.
The 12th auction of Casa de Memoria is on July 7, 2018 at its showroom along Jupiter Street in Makati City. The collection will be available for preview at the showroom starting on June 27 – July 6, 2018 from 10 o’clock in the morning until 6 o’clock in the evening. For inquiries, visit casadememoria.com or call (02) 7720414. Collection catalogues are available.
Applying for a mortgage is your key to achieving the home you have always dreamed of.
Unless you are ultra-rich, purchasing a home would require financing from banks and other lending institutions. Owning a home is easier said than done; a big chunk of the process is applying for a loan.
The ball is now on the side of home buyers; they have to prove that they are financially capable of taking on a huge responsibility, which requires prudence and commitment. These are the things you have to do to make sure your home loan application gets the green light.
Have a steady and stable source of income
One of the biggest red flags for banks and lending institutions is an unstable source of income. After all, your income stability will affect how consistent you will be able to settle your monthly mortgage repayments. For a higher chance of getting your home loan approved, you have to have steady employment for at least two years. This assures the banks of your financial readiness.
If you consider yourself as self-employed or freelancing, you have to be able to prove how much you earn on a monthly basis. While banks consider freelance employment risky, you can still get a decent home loan offer. Just show the banks that your income flow is steady and you have an ample amount of savings.
Save up for a large deposit
It is advisable to save up for a large down payment first to secure a home loan. This reduces the loan-to-value ratio, which is a big consideration for banks. As a rule of thumb, you should only borrow up to 80% of the total value of the home you are planning to buy. Your savings will cover the rest. The lower the amount you intend to borrow, the higher the chances that your loan will get the go-ahead.
A considerable amount of savings also shows that you can handle your finances, which is a big plus for lenders.
Educate yourself
Purchasing a property entails a lot of responsibility and commitment from you as a homeowner and as a borrower. Learning about the mortgage market would give you a working knowledge of the home loan approval process, and allows you to build up a reliable credit reputation.
Be consistent with your other debt repayments
Your credit history is perhaps the most crucial determinant in your home loan application. It should be a habit for you to pay bills consistently. Banks often do credit checks with other banks or billers to gauge your ability to meet their repayment requirements. They will scrutinize everything from late and missed payments, defaults, overpayments, and other relevant information that would help them see how risky or safe you are as a borrower.
If you have a bad credit history, it’s not too late to turn it around and settle your accountabilities. Seek options on how you can rebuild your reputation as a responsible borrower.
It is important to note, however, that having no credit history at all will not necessarily translate to a good home loan application. As mentioned earlier, banks would want to see how consistent you are in paying your dues. In a way, having existing loans is better than having none at all. If you are not a fan of credit card or other loans, you can instead submit your phone and utility bills. Even insurance statements can give banks an idea of how you are as a client.
Do not submit multiple applications with different banks
Never go on a fishing expedition and apply to multiple lenders for a home loan; banks might see it as bad behavior and an indication of a higher risk.
Instead, make a list of banks or lenders you wish to avail home loans from and research about their mortgage products, benefits, interest rates, and disadvantages. Submit your application to one bank at a time. If you do not get approved at the first one, move on to the next lender on your list.
Have a guarantor
A guarantor is someone who will be of help to you when unforeseen circumstances result in you not being able to make repayments for a period of time. First-time home buyers usually sign their parents up as their guarantors.
Guarantors who have a good credit standing can boost your application and get it approved in no time. It is also an advantage if the guarantor was a previous client of the lender you are submitting your application to.
Explore your options at the Lamudi Affordable Housing Fair
Lamudi’s Affordable Housing Fair in Glorietta 3 Activity Center in Makati City is a great avenue for you to know every nook and cranny of home ownership—from selecting a house that fits your needs to applying for a mortgage that suits your financial health.
Home loan experts will grace this two-day event to give attendees a seminar on the Philippines mortgage market. Banks and lending firms will also be present to showcase their home loan products for potential home buyers.
Mortgage Application
The Lamudi Housing Fair will be on June 30–July 1, 2018, Saturday to Sunday. To register for the event, click here.
All across Asia, a hotly-debated topic amongst business leaders, government policymakers, academics and industry experts is the potential impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have on society.
Understandably, some take a cautious view when it comes to AI development, sometimes painting a grim, dystopic future where large swathes of the population are rendered jobless, access to AI is not evenly distributed amongst citizens, and privacy and civil liberties are increasingly under threat from AI’s insatiable need for data.
There is no denying that AI will present a new set of societal challenges that will need to be navigated thoughtfully and carefully and, in particular, it will be critical for all organizations to build trust in AI amongst their customers and stakeholders.
However, these concerns should not overshadow the enormous potential that AI offers society.
Here are five key areas where AI has created remarkable developments and improvements in Asia.
Accessibility
Asia-Pacific is currently home to 690 million people with disabilities. AI can help people with vision, hearing, cognitive, learning, and mobility disabilities perform daily tasks more independently, lead a richer, more productive life and participate more fully in society.
For example, Seeing AI is a free app that leverages AI capabilities to identify a broad range of visual cues – including faces, emotions and handwriting. That data is then converted into audio descriptions for the visually-impaired. This enables the 285 million people in the world with low vision to better navigate their day, making the visual world more accessible.
Seeing AI app turns the visual world into an audible experience for the low vision community.
Agriculture
Today, Asia is the world’s most populous region with more than 4.5 billion inhabitants, approximately 60% of the global population, and this number is forecasted to grow to over 5 billion by 2030. This will put incredible strain on the region’s already-challenged food supply chains unless farmers can find new ways to keep up with demand, such as leveraging AI and analytics to greatly improve their yields.
In India, Microsoft has partnered with a non-profit organization, International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), to develop an AI Sowing App that sends advisories to farmers on the optimal date to sow their crops, based on weather conditions, soil, and other indicators.
The solution predicts the optimal sowing period by using AI to analyze 30 years of historic climate data and calculate the adequacy of rainfall and soil moisture using real-time data and weather forecasting models. In addition, the program does not require farmers to incur capital expenditure, such as installing sensors in their fields, making this optimal for emerging markets.
One of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century is the changing climate, and how it threatens human health, infrastructure, and natural systems. A leading cause of climate change is carbon emissions.
Microsoft is embracing the responsibility to operate sustainably and reduce the environmental impact of its business. One of the ways it doe this is by enlisting AI’s help to manage the operations and infrastructure of our data centers. As a result, less electricity is needed to fuel data centers’ computing and cooling requirements. In fact, cloud services are 93% more energy efficient and up to 98% more carbon efficient than traditional enterprise data centers.
AI technologies are also being applied beyond the data center to improve the energy efficiency of entire buildings. In Singapore, approximately one-third of the nation’s electricity is consumed by buildings. JTC, a government agency responsible for the developing the nation’s industrial infrastructure, is taking a proactive approach to address this voracious demand for electricity by centralizing its operations on the Microsoft Cloud to monitor, analyze and optimize its buildings. Using sensor data and AI-driven analytics, JTC can now identify and rectify faults before breakdowns occur through a predictive model, resulting in a 15 percent drop in energy cost avoidance.
Education is one of the building blocks for creating a better future, and AI is being leveraged to enhance the education experience for students and improve outcomes in schools.
In Andhra Pradesh, a state in southern India, Microsoft is partnering with the government to launch a new app that predicts which students are most likely to drop out of school. Powered by machine learning, AI capabilities, and the cloud, this solution processes complex data sets that include enrolment information, student performance, gender and socio-economic demographics, school infrastructure, and teacher skills, to look for predictive patterns.
This enables administrators and educators to intervene early and target the most at-risk students with programs and counseling to prevent dropouts. The app is already being used successfully by more than 10,000 schools in Andhra Pradesh, covering more than five million students in 2017.
With the help of AI, more students can complete their education and graduate as employable new workers who will help grow the future economy.
With the help of AI, more students can complete their education and graduate as employable new workers who will help grow the future economy.
Healthcare
Lastly, AI technology has the potential to assist healthcare providers in their quest to tackle some of the most prevalent diseases we face today, as well as improve the quality of life for Asia’s growing population.
In India, Microsoft is collaborating with one of the largest health organizations in the country, Apollo Hospitals, to develop anAI-focused network aimed at tackling cardiovascular disease, which contributes to nearly one-third of deaths worldwide. In India alone, nearly three million heart attacks happen annually, and it is estimated that 30 million Indians suffer from coronary disease.
By bringing together Microsoft’s AI expertise and Apollo Hospitals’ experience and knowledge in the field of cardiology, this partnership aims to develop new machine learning models to predict patient risk for heart diseases and assists doctors with treatment plans.
These are just some of the amazing benefits that AI is bringing to society, though it’s clear that it is still in a nascent stage of its development. The story of AI is still unfolding, and future chapters will be supported by positive, impactful anecdotes. After all, with AI, we are not just amplifying human ingenuity, but the qualities that make us human: Our caring. Our curiosity. Our collective desire to create a better tomorrow.
Asia’s craziest food contest returns to the Philippines as One Night Food Trip – International Edition enters its second season on tvN Asia. This time, K-pop heartthrobs Nichkhun of boy band 2PM and actor-host Alexander “Xander” Lee face off against celebrity cousins Danica Sotto-Pingris and Ciara Sotto in a culinary frenzy around the country. One Night Food Trip – International Edition will fly exclusively with Cebu Pacific for the entire second season.
Alexander “Xander” Lee
Based on popular Korean food competition show One Night Food Trip, the international edition adds a twist by having K-pop celebrities travel to various Asian destination including the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia where they eat, play, and compete against local celebrities. Each team must complete missions involving exotic flavors and cultural attractions to earn stamps. The team that collects the most stamps within 48 hours takes home the Golden Passport.
In the Philippine segment of the show, Nichkhun and Xander jet-set together from Cebu to Pampanga, while celebrity chef Danica and singer-actress Ciara take a separate route from Coron to Legazpi for a unique experience of the country’s sights and delicacies. One of their stops is at luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila where they explore the Forbes five-star hotel, NÜWA, try out decadent dishes at the award-winning Crystal Dragon restaurant, and immerse in the DreamWorks-inspired interactive play space called DreamPlay.
The four-episode Philippine segment on Season 2 airs on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). It is in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, that markets and promotes the Philippines domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism destination.
Aside from 2PM, Nichkhun is also a songwriter, actor and model, with television and film projects in South Korea and China. On the other hand, Xander Lee is a former member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. His most recent projects include the lead role in a Philippine TV series “My Korean Jagiya,” opposite Heart Evangelista.
Nichkhun
From the Philippines, Danica Sotto-Pingris is a television host and celebrity chef, with a degree in Culinary Arts and Technology Management from the Center for Culinary Arts Manila. Her cousin, Ciara Sotto, is a television host, singer, actress and expert pole dancer. She regularly teaches pole dancing classes in Manila.
Cebu Pacific, the official carrier of One Night Food Trip – International Edition2, has the widest network within the Philippines with 37 domestic destinations, which made traveling and shooting from one island to another easier with seamless inter-island connections, sparing the hosts and crew from flying to bigger airport hubs just to move across the Philippines. Aside from a direct flight between Manila and Incheon, Cebu Pacific also flies directly from Incheon to Cebu, making it easier to get to popular beach destinations like Mactan Island or Bohol, or connect to 26 international destinations that span the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the United States (Guam).
Nichkhun
One Night Food Trip – International Edition debuted in 2017 on tvN in Asia with sister-and-brother K-pop idols, Sandara “Dara” Park and Thunder pairing against TV host Grace Lee and radio DJ Sam YG for the Philippine segment.
One Night Food Trip – International Edition will premiere exclusively on tvN on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, with subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai.
Follow One Night Food Trip – International Edition Season 2 on social media with hashtags #OneNightFoodTripIntl2, #ONFTIntl2, #CEBTravels and #tvNAsia.
Learn more about tvN on Facebook @Ch.tvNAsia, Instagram @tvNAsia, and Twitter @tvN_Asia. tvN, where fun takes off!
Cebu Pacific is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline. Cebu Pacific currently offers over 100 flights a week between the Philippines, South Korea and ten other Southeast Asian destinations, including Jakarta and Denpasar (Bali) in Indonesia; Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia; Singapore; Thailand; Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam; Hong Kong; and Taiwan.
Founded in 1996, Cebu Pacific has carried over 150 million passengers since inception across 37 destinations within the Philippines and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Guam. It operates one of the youngest fleets in the world with an average age of below five years old for all its aircraft. Its 67-strong fleet is comprised of five Airbus A321ceo (Current Engine Option), 36 Airbus A320, eight Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and ten ATR 72-600 aircraft.
For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit http://www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found in the official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.
About tvN
The no. 1 pay TV channel in Korea, tvN is expanding to Asia-Pacific. Being the content trend leader, tvN provides the best general entertainment through express top-rated variety shows, record breaking hit dramas, world class music shows, trend leading lifestyle programmes, and star-studded original productions exclusively for Asian viewers. tvN is available in Asia-Pacific countries, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. tvN is owned by CJ E&M, a Korean leading media conglomerate.
tvN, where fun takes off!
About CJ E&M
CJ E&M is Asia’s leading content and media company headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Since 2011, with five main business units -broadcast, film, music, live entertainment and animation, CJ E&M is contributing to promote Korean culture around the world, through the company’s ‘One Source, Multi-Content’ strategy. As a trend leader in Asia, CJ E&M has produced and distributed various popular content, some of which include Asia’s largest music festival Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), leading Hallyu convention KCON, Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, record-breaking box office hits Roaring Currents (2014), Ode to My Father (2014) and Veteran (2015), along with sought-after television programs such as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Grandpas over Flowers and more.
With regional offices in Asia and the U.S., CJ E&M currently employs over 2,000 people worldwide, and is traded on KOSDAQ under the ticker 130960. For more information, please visit: http://en.cjenm.com
Calling all MARVEL fans, it is time to suit up for the first-ever MARVEL-themed run in South Asia – the MARVEL Run Philippines 2018. The event is set to take place on July 7, 2018, at the SM Mall of Asia Event Grounds.
The 2018 Philippines MARVEL Run is organized by ColorManila, the country’s number one fun-run organizer.
ColorManila VP Justine Cordero says, “We look forward to having the first Philippines MARVEL Run on July 7, and we would like to invite all MARVEL fans and ColorManila followers out there, to take part in this highly anticipated event. The runners will surely like the kits that we have designed and prepared for them, along with the other MARVEL items that come with the race packages.”
There are four (4) race kit colors available, black, grey, green and blue.
The black drifit shirt, which carries the logos of Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, and Spiderman, is part of the Deluxe Race Kit package. Priced at P1,500, the drifit shirt comes with a finisher’s medal, a race bib, and a color packet.
While runners who sign up for the Premium Race Kit package and the VIP Race Kit package can choose between the grey, green and blue kits. Avenger fans would love to be seen in these kits with the green one carrying Hulk’s logo, the grey one with Thor’s logo, and the blue one with Captain America’s signature logo – his shield.
The Premium Kit package, which is priced at P2,050, comes with a drifit shirt (with 3 colors to choose from), a race bib, sunglasses that match the shirt chosen, finisher’s medal, color packet, and a MARVEL drawstring bag.
While those who join the VIP category, valued at P3,050, will get a drifit shirt (also with 3 colors to choose from), a race bib, sunglasses that match the shirt chosen, finisher’s medal, color packet, a MARVEL drawstring bag, towel, and lastly, access to the VIP Lounge.
Runners also have the option of choosing between three race categories – 3K, 5K and 10K.
Registration is still ongoing. For more information, visit www.colormanila.com for more details.
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To have a sister is nothing but wonderful. It is like an added cushion for extra comfort or a partner that stands by you through it all. For travel and fashion bloggers Vern and Verniece Enciso, it is all about trying new adventures, being playful with concepts for every place they visit, and indulging in the musts in pursuit of their desire for travel.
Vern and Verniece
“I scan the best place to take pictures and videos. We also plan our outfits with that place in mind,” Verniece said when asked on tips for new travelers.
Before being two of the most influential travel bloggers today, Vern and Verniece were not as close as how much they are now. Both blogging and traveling made their relationship as sisters profounder and more meaningful.
“Verniece and I are always on the lookout for good street food because I think that’s how you could know a place. We’re lucky because we always split the bill,” said Vern.
Vern and Verniece have a working budget whenever they travel.
When planning a trip, Vern usually takes time to search for the nicest hotel and cheapest flights while Verniece plans for the itinerary. Both are also on quest for boutique hotels that are way cost-efficient but offer the same service you can find on high-end hotels.
“That’s my hack―when you go to a site like TravelBook.ph, you could search and look for the newest boutique hotels that usually have promos,” explained Vern.
Vern and Verniece
Like Vern and Verniece, be practical and travel smart when you use the TravelBook.ph mobile app. With more than 3,000 hotel partners and a wide-range of tours and activities all around the country, make sure to experience the best of the Philippines! Download the app now on Android and iOS!
For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
