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Traveling with Care: Questions You Need to Answer Before Traveling Around the Philippines Again

The holiday season is just around the corner, and since the country is starting to loosen quarantine guidelines, people can now leisurely travel around the country, provided that they follow specific travel regulations and safety measures. Tagaytay City, for instance, finally reopened its borders to all visitors but non-residents are required to secure a travel pass to present to authorities before entering the city. Establishments must still follow safety and hygiene guidelines while the maximum occupancy of Department of Tourism-accredited hotels is only 50 percent. Only one person is allowed per hotel room at a time. For CitiGlobal Realty and Development Inc., a top real estate developer that offers affordable and income-generating properties in the country, slowly but surely opening the tourism sector will be critical in helping the country's economy recover from the setbacks created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. "We always believed that appreciating the beautiful islands and other

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Putting the Spotlight on #CertifiedLokalista: J&T Express, to help promote locally made products, small businesses in PH

With the current challenges faced by local businesses, J&T Express, one of the leading e-commerce delivery companies in Southeast Asia, launched a new campaign, which aims to put the spotlight on local online sellers affected by the current global health crisis. Since the start of lockdowns and community quarantines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seen a surge in the number of registered online businesses in the country. From 1,700 in March, online business soared to over 75,000 in September as people turned to use the internet for income. As local entrepreneurs move to online platforms, some still struggle on the logistics side of their businesses. The barrier for most of these local online sellers is on how they can deliver their goods fast, easily, safely, and hassle-free, due to limited mobility. With this reality, J&T Express’ launched its online campaign, “#CertifiedLokalista: Gawang Pinoy, Panalo 'Yan,” which seeks to support locally made products, promote sma

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PLDT Enterprise powers Philippines AirAsia, Inc. with Emergency Disaster Hotline and connectivity services

To respond to the limitations of the lockdown but still ensure that they provide good service to their customers, Philippines AirAsia, Inc. tapped PLDT Enterprise in reconfiguring its customer support strategy.  Philippines AirAsia, Inc. fortified its partnership with PLDT Enterprise, with the latter providing managed Emergency Disaster Hotline services through its ICT arm ePLDT powered by CuroTeknika. The service aims to support a full online customer service delivery plan for Philippines AirAsia, Inc., with digital platforms becoming the main conduit for customers to reach the airline company for questions or complaints. “Our partnership with PLDT enterprise is aimed at providing our AirAsia guests with enhanced digital solutions in our customer support channels. This is very timely and relevant, given the various quarantine announcements that we need to immediately share with our guests, so that they can better prepare for their flight and gain quick feedback from us when needed,”

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Honda Continues PBA Sponsorship as 2020 Season Resumes

Honda Philippines, Inc.(HPI), the no.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, announced today its continuation as the main sponsor the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), one of the biggest professional basketball leagues in Asia, this 2020 season. HPI has been a main sponsor for the PBA since 2018, bringing further the competitive and action-packed spirit that the company is known for. Since its postponement last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBA finally announced the Philippine Cup resumption, slated this October 11. This move was approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases as it released a provisional approval for the league's "bubble" plans in Quest Hotel in Pampanga. The league is also considering the NBA's "bubble concept," where the teams will stay at designated areas in the Hotel while playing venues will be assigned elsewhere. It will also have doubleheader games every day at the Angeles University Foundation Gym with the f

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Waze On: New Features To Make Your Experience On The Road Better

Waze, the platform bringing together communities on and off the road has announced a series of exciting new products to make the experience on the road better than ever. Every month, more than 140 million Wazers all over the world contribute to the community by driving over 36 billion kilometers, and while traffic may not be at regular levels yet, Waze wants to be ready to assist drivers when they eventually get back on the road. Waze’s new feature will anticipate and respond to users’ specific needs, enabling them to go on safer, less-stressful trips. At Home: Planning Trips with Ease Before hitting the road, Wazers will be able to know what to expect and adjust plans accordingly, and this is made possible as Waze will connect drivers’ needs and preferences with useful information shared by the Waze community. Feature #1: Trip Suggestions Trip suggestions provide a visual overview of everything a driver needs to know minutes or hours before leaving, such as the time the trip will

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Features That Will Make Your Motorcycle Riding Experience More Comfortable

Watching movies where the protagonist hops on a motorcycle leading to an epic chase brings a feeling of joy and excitement that you know only a motorbike can give you. You don't only see it in movies, but also in your daily commute as motorcycles buzz around traffic getting ahead of other vehicles. You want to feel that rush and freedom you decided to get a motorcycle for yourself and experience the joy of mobility that motorcycles bring to their riders. You strapped up and hit the road as you got yourself a new bike, but only to realize you find it challenging to ride, and your body starts to ache. Little did you know that the motorcycle you got yourself was not the perfect match for you since it was too fast and powerful for you to balance and stop, and it was giving you a crooked posture making it impossible for you to use long-term. Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, gave some tips on what aspects of a motorcycle would make your motorcy

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Cebu Pacific promotes Philippine tourism with 'Juan Love' campaign

Kicks off with domestic seat sale for as low as PHP 99   The resilience of the country’s tourism sector was put to the test as local businesses and industries had to deal with the immense challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, it also brought out the Filipinos’ spirit of bayanihan, sparking hope for the nation as everyJuan extended support to one another.   As an airline that strongly believes #EveryJuanWillFlyAgain, the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, further encourages everyJuan to come together and support the country as it gradually recovers, through its newest campaign ‘Juan Love – One love for the Philippines.” At a time when borders are slowly reopening, this online campaign aims to inspire everyJuan to travel again – to see the places they’ve missed, and experience the local culture and cuisine unique to every destination.   The Juan Love campaign will not only highlight the beauty and wonders of the Philippines’ local destinations, but will also

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Unwritten Road Rules of Motorcycles

While motorists are all expected to follow standard traffic rules and regulations, such as following traffic signs, obeying traffic lights, driving while intoxicated, texting and driving, to name a few, there are many unwritten dos and don'ts of the road that drivers are expected to be familiar with such as practicing road courtesy, slowing down when approaching intersections and pedestrian crossings even if there is no one crossing. These are standard road safety precautions drivers and even non-drivers must know. On the other hand, for motorcycle riders, road rules may apply differently and may have different rules and regulations for them exclusively. These unwritten road rules are not specific laws requiring bikers to follow but habits that they need to integrate to improve riding practices to stay safe. These unwritten rules also show motorcycle riders' culture and practices that show their respect for their community and their love for motorcycles. Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI)

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Cebu Pacific, AXA Philippines partner to offer value-for-money insurance plans for everyJuan

The global pandemic has caused people to be more concerned over securing their future and protecting their health. With this in mind, Cebu Pacific announces its partnership with one of the country’s leading insurance companies, AXA Philippines, to launch a lineup of non-travel insurance products for everyJuan. For the first time in the Philippine aviation industry, the country’s leading carrier introduces a suite of lifestyle insurance packages that Filipinos can easily avail of, for the safety and security of various personal assets. “Our passengers have always been at the heart of our business and now more than ever, we strive to always give them peace of mind when flying with us. Our commitment to ensuring they have a safe and seamless journey with us does not only cover their actual flight but even beyond. We recognize that there is a greater need to take care of every Juan's health and assets during this time, and that is why we are very excited to introduce CEB Health Protect,”

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Prestone, J&T Express delivers laptops for “Anak Ng Mekaniko” Scholars

Prestone Philippines, the leading innovator of cutting-edge coolants and brake fluids, provided laptops to the nine recipients of the Anak Ng Mekaniko Scholarship Program. The distribution of the laptops is in response to the way education will be conducted in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Education officials have announced the implementation of a distance learning approach as the new normal. Regular face-to-face classes are suspended indefinitely for this school year to ensure the safety of the students as the country struggles with the health crisis. “Three years ago, we made a promise to these nine scholars that Prestone will always be here to help them reach their dreams through education. And in these uncertain times, we understand that safety must come above all else. As they start their academic year through distance learning, we hope that these laptops will be an instrument that can help them in their studies,” said Monique Gonzales, Brand Manager of Prestone Philippines

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