Amaia’s new residential project to rise in Quezon City

Amaia Land Inc. will expand its reach in Quezon City by jump-starting its new project in the second quarter of 2019. This was disclosed by Raizel Matibag of Amaia Land who announced that a new mid-rise condominium is set to be launched in this premier city where progress is accelerating at an incredible pace due to the construction of the MRT line 7 and with the proposed Metro Manila Subway in the works.

To be located in the high-density locale of Quirino Highway and Tandang Sora Avenue, Amaia Land’s new condominium will rise on a 1.7 hectare prime land, beckoning to aspiring homeowners who are “eager to be a part of it all”—the frenzied city life, the drive to grow and prosper, and the urge to find work-life balance amid all these. This new development, after all, will be near shopping malls, universities, hospitals, government offices, and Quezon City’s entertainment and restaurant strip. The Business District of Quezon City is a short drive or commute away, too.

Amaia’s new midrise will be a cozy home and, at the same time, a community that fosters fine social values among its residents. The development—and all the others in the pipeline—are envisioned to thrive in a sustainably greener environment, giving homeowners a healthier way of life that only low-density settings provide.

The soon-to-rise building will have 9 floors, each featuring 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units with floor areas ranging from 24 square meters to 46 square meters.  Amenities will include a swimming pool, a basketball court, and a function room for business meetings and social events.

Amaia Land lists the total number of available residential units at 208. A basic unit will have a pre-selling rate of P2 million.

Amaia continues to offer its homeowners affordable and sustainable developments that aim to elevate the Filipino living experience in a well-served environment.

For more information, kindly visit website: www.amaialand.com. Or like amaialand on facebook, Instagram and twitter.

Maxicare offers a Specialized Care Program for Mental Health Conditions

With the rising problem of mental health issues in the Philippines, Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, is now offering a new support program that extends its medical services to members dealing with mental health concerns.

The first HMO in the country to offer a Specialized Care Program for Mental Health Conditions, Maxicare’s most up-to-date program offers psychiatrist consultations and initial medical consultations that can be availed directly from Primary Care Centers, a hotline, and Corporate Clinics.

Members can avail of the program in three ways: they can visit Maxicare’s new generation PCCs to consult with available specialists; dial the hotline (02) 582-1980 for a 24/7 Teleconsult where patients can talk to an available doctor about mental health issues anytime; or visit their Corporate Clinic to avail comfortable and convenient general consultations with corporate physicians.

Maxicare’s Primary Care Centres are located in the following areas: 2F Zeta Tower, Bridgetowne IT Park C5 corner Ortigas Avenue Extension, Quezon City; and Ground Floor, W City Center 7th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. You may also call (02) 908-6959 or (02) 908-6957 to check the availability of Maxicare’s mental health specialists.

For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph or their facebook page www.facebook.com/maxicarehealthcarecorporation.

Get a chance to travel for free with 3 of your barkada with PayMaya Tara!

How would you like to travel for free with your barkada in tow? Complete with a photographer and a videographer.  PayMaya will answer to your #travelgoals this year with their PayMaya Tara promo.



Get a chance to enjoy your choice of curated travel experience in South Africa,  
UK, Italy, Iceland and Croatia, or South Korea with your barkada in the PayMaya Tara! Raffle Promo! 

PayMaya launches an elevated travel experience for its customers with its latest travel promo, Tara,
last April 11. It was graced by Raymund Villanueva, Director and Head of Growth and Marketing for PayMaya Philippines and Kenneth Palacios, Director and Head of Wallets Business at PayMaya Philippines with selected media.

Paymaya Tara gives users a chance to win an especially curated travel experience in one of the most sought-after destinations in the world complete with a photographer and a videographer to document their trip.


This summer season, PayMaya provides users with an elevated travel experience via their PayMaya card which will help them get the chance to embark on unique travel adventures with friends through the Tara! travel promo. 



Your PayMaya card is your ultimate travel companion for convenient and hassle-free cashless transactions here and abroad – from booking the best flights and hotel deals online, to shopping for all your travel necessities, and even to spending for tours and experiences during your trip! 

With the PayMaya card as your travel buddy, shopping abroad is as easy as a simple swipe as you can use it in all Visa-and Mastercard-accepting stores worldwide. There is no need to call your bank or card provider before your trips so you can focus on planning your itinerary to your dream destination. Withdrawing for extra cash is also a breeze because you can do it anytime on any Visa Plus or MasterCard ATM abroad. And most importantly, your money is secured because you can check every transaction on your PayMaya app and you can easily block your card here if it ever gets stolen. 

“Travel is among the top use cases of the PayMaya card, and we’ve noticed this trend ever since we launched the product about four years ago. This is why we have designed the travel experience around the PayMaya card so that it provides not just the best deals but also the most hassle-free transactions for our customers, whether they’re traveling here or abroad. With the convenience offered to its users, along with the awesome deals they can take advantage of, PayMaya is easily the best travel card out there,” said Kenneth Palacios, Director and Head of Wallets Business at PayMaya Philippines   

Tara na and unlock an awesome travel experience with PayMaya!  

To elevate the travel experience of its users even more, PayMaya introduces its PayMaya Tara! raffle promo. By simply paying cashless with PayMaya, you can get a chance to win a one-of-a-kind travel experience with your barkada and fly to one of the most sought-after destinations in the world complete with a photographer and videographer to document your trip, all for free! 

 

Running until May 31, 2019, the promo lets one lucky winner to choose among five curated travel experiences to enjoy with three of his friends including a Safari adventure in South Africa, a magical getaway in London and Scotland, a gastronomic feast in Italy, a journey to the land of ice and fire in Iceland and Croatia, or a full K-Pop experience in South Korea.   

 

To earn raffle entries to the promo, all you have to do is complete any the following actions with your PayMaya account:   

 

  1.     Activate your virtual card  

  2.     Link your physical PayMaya card to your PayMaya app  

  3.     Add money to your account  

  4.    Upgrade your account and complete the upgrade / Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process  

  5.    Pay bills in full and on time  

  6.    Send money to another PayMaya user with a minimum amount of P10 via the PayMaya app or PayMaya in Messenger  

  7.    Shop online and in-store using your virtual card in the PayMaya app or your physical PayMaya-issued card with a minimum spend of P300         

  8.     Purchase prepaid load, gaming pins, or cable TV prepaid credits found in the in-app shop or PayMaya in Messenger  

  9.     Scan-to-pay via PayMaya QR with a minimum spend of P100  

 

In this photo (L to R): Raymund Villanueva, Director and Head of Growth and Marketing for PayMaya Philippines; and Kenneth Palacios, Director and Head of Wallets Business.

“As we go deep into the summer season, we’re proud to enable many of our customers to level up their travel experiences with PayMaya. Now, we’re not only offering them a hassle-free cashless experience in their trips with their PayMaya card, we’re also giving them a chance to quench their wanderlust in these beautiful destinations,” said Raymund Villanueva, Director and Head of Growth and Marketing for PayMaya Philippines.  

 

Tara and make the PayMaya card your official travel buddy! All you have to do is download the PayMaya app, register, link your PayMaya card to your app, add money to your account, and choose your next adventure! Stay updated on our latest promos and discounts by visiting  paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop created their famous Pinoydeli product line

Who doesnt love sardines with your favorite pandesal or hot garlic rice? I always prefer mine with hot pandesal and pineapple juice. Its my comfort food. Now,  Im craving =)


For Filipinos, nothing can compare to a home cooked meal crafted with love. However, as times continue to change, Filipinos are often no longer allowed the luxury to indulge themselves and eat their favorite meals as their busy schedules leave them with little to no time for prepping and cooking.


As the notion of lack of time becomes an ever-present issue, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop created their famous Pinoydeli product line, a delicious selection of classic Filipino dishes catered to the modern Filipino on the go, and this year, Goldilocks is happy to add the latest addition to their Pinoydeli line with the introduction of the Goldilocks Pinoydeli Sardine collection!

These iconic meals which come in three distinct variations namely: Pinoydeli Sardines in Corn Oil, Pinoydeli Sardines in Tomato Sauce, and Pinoydeli Sardines Hot and Spicy are considered as a perennial must-have in every Filipino family home and Goldilocks has taken this iconic dish and added their signature treatment of only using fresh and premium ingredients giving Filipinos delicious ready to eat meals at affordable prices!

With Goldilocks’s new Pinoydeli Sardines, your favorite meals are now more accessible anytime, anywhere.

Grab these and more delicious Goldilocks Pinoydeli products at any Goldilocks Foodshop nationwide. For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is chosen as one of the Local Equity Fund Managers (LEFM) of Pag-IBIG Fund

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is chosen as one of the Local Equity Fund Managers (LEFM) of Pag-IBIG Fund.

As part of the government’s efforts to diversify its investment portfolio, Pag-IBIG Fund announced last year that they will be looking for LEFMs.

According to Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Acmad Rizaldy Moti, Pag-IBIG will invest a total of PhP 5 billion in local equities, broken down into five PhP 1 billion lots.

Pag-IBIG Fund officers in the attached photo (L-R):

MARILENE C. ACOSTA-Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Home Lending Operations Cluster,  
ALEXANDER HILARIO G. AGUILAR Deputy Chief Executive Officer , Member Services Cluster,    REYNALDO M. MALAYA Officer-In-Charge, Financial Services Sector and Vice President, Fund Management Group,  ATTY. ROBERT JOHN S. COSICO Officer-In-Charge, Support Services Cluster And Chief Legal Counsel  ACMAD RIZALDY P. MOTI
Chief Executive Officer, LEANDRO ANTONIO G. SANTILLAN Head, Trust Banking Group
MBTC, MA. JIZZELLE LEE M. BELTRAN Head, Trust Sales & Marketing Division, MBTC
 MITZI A. ROBLES Head, Trust Sales South Metro Manila Department MBTC


“Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow, breaking performance records year after year.In 2018, our total assets breached the P500 billion mark for the first time. We owe it to the 14 million Pag-IBIG Fund members who trust us to manage and grow their savings. Thus, we are tapping Metrobank’s expertise, sound policies, and effective fund management strategies to manage part of our equity fund to help us sustain the Fund’s growth that will redound to the benefit of our members,” Moti said.

Metrobank, along with four other LEFMs who participated in the bid, secured one of the five lots.
“We are privileged to work with Pag-IBIG Fund in their first foray into the stock market,” said Metrobank Senior Vice President and Head of Trust Banking Group, Dondi Santillan.

“Our over six decades of banking and investment experience, along with our award-winning fund managers, ensures that the investment is in good hands,” he continued.

Pag-IBIG Fund remains as one of the strongest government institutions today with P533.72 billion in total assets as of December 2018.

Shell ambassador Maine Mendoza #ChooseShell fuelsave

Its summer once again and its vacation time for the family and  kids. As of this writing, some of you might be in the beach already, reading your favorite book under the tree and or on a road trip with the family. Whatever your plan for this week dont forget to check your car.

So, what exactly do you need to check before you embark on your road trip?

Check your fluids, lights, wipers, wheels and tires, brake pads, leaks if there is, drive belts, spare wheel, steering, brake and clutch and dont forget to gas up to one reliable Shell Gasoline Station.

Happy weekend everyone.

Pilipinas Shell launches their newest ambassadors during a media launch at the Manila House in Bonifacio Global City last April 8.

The ambassadors are not just the faces of the Shell brands but are living proof of the company’s commitment to their customers, as they relate their personal experience in using Shell's products and services through the years.

One of the most influential celebrities in the country today, Maine Mendoza, is the new brand ambassador for Shell FuelSave. Launched with a new formulation last year, Shell FuelSave has DYNAFLEX Technology designed to help improve engine efficiency.

Shell has always been embedded in Mendoza’s life even before rising to fame, as their family owns a number of Shell retail station dealerships. “My parents wanted to invest in a company that is recognized for credibility and quality,” she shared. “So when the opportunity came, they didn’t have to think twice about partnering with Shell.”

Now that she drives around the city a lot, she only has one go-to fuel. “I’ve always been practical, and I always go for the smart option. I recommend Shell FuelSave because it’s so fuel efficient that I can navigate traffic with no worries,” she added.

Shell's second ambassador is prominent actor and travel show host Drew Arellano. His fuel of choice is Shell V-Power, Shell's best-ever premium gasoline with boosted DYNAFLEX Technology designed to deliver both performance and efficiency.

Biyahero for life, Drew is a member of the popular BrapPack, a group of driven, outdoorsy men who bond over long motorbike rides in and out of the city while promoting road safety.

“I definitely need reliable performance on the road and that's why I use Shell V-Power," said Drew. "Since I started using it, I've never had problems--whether I’m going on long bike rides with my buddies or just simply cruising around with my family in our SUV,” Drew added.

While Shell offers world-class, high-quality fuels to help their customers make the most of their drive, the company is also committed to supporting several advocacy programs, such as road safety and environment sustainability.

Aligned with the same goals, Nico Bolzico is proud to be a Shell ambassador. “I am so happy to learn that my most trusted fuel brand is also supporting various advocacies that aim to make the future greener” noted Nico.

He also pointed out how he was impressed with Shell's various partnerships with Plastic Bank and its role in the Global Road Safety Partnership Philippines (PGRSP).

Nico also recalled how his father recommended Shell to him when he was just starting out driving in Argentina. “Shell Fuels has always given me worry-free journeys. I would never compromise on quality, and Shell is truly world-class.”

Shell ambassadors Drew Arellano, Maine Mendoza, and Nico Bolzico (center), along with (L-R) Shell Retail Fuels Marketing Implementor Brandon Briones, Shell Convenience Retail Manager Millicent Ngo, Shell Retail National Sales Manager and Marketing and Strategy Director Kit Bermudez, Shell Brands and Communication Manager Cherine Capadocia, Shell Digital Manager John Aldwin Angeles, and Shell Payment and Loyalty Manager Tin Cerezo.

“Shell has always been dedicated to ensuring that we have the best-fitting fuels range for motorists,” declared Mark Malabanan, Shell V-Power Brand Manager. "We are happy to have Maine, Drew, and Nico as our newest ambassadors because they are living testaments to what our brand stands for and the value we can give to our customers.”

On its 105 years of partnering with the Philippines in nation-building, Shell continues to power progress through more and cleaner energy solutions that focus on delivering quality products while advocating safety and social responsibility.

For more information, visit www.shell.com.ph

Beat the heat with Starbucks New Summer Drinks and food items + Starbucks summer cards

The heat is on, its officially summer.  Its that time of the year when everyone anticipates for Starbucks new summer drinks, food items to partner your drink with and their newest merchandise.

I have been attending the Starbucks summer campaign for 3 consecutive years now. It was always fun and exciting as I am looking forward to their summer beverages and Starbucks cards.

This time around, Starbucks held its summer getaway at SM Moa Music Hall. I loved the island vibe and booth activities as well. We were given a card to complete the activities with corresponding tickets.  I remember scoring high at the Caramelt Mountain and got 4 tickets for that. I collected 9 tickets in all the activity booths and went home with a Starbucks yellow purse!

Most of us count down the minutes and moments until summer, excitedly waiting for that sunny time of the year when we can take a break, relax, and just have fun. As soon as it rolls in, we make every minute count, savoring even the small moments in between our bigger escapades. Summer is whatever you make it and for some, even the simple act of stepping into their favorite Starbucks for an indulgent break is already a mini vacation.

Starting this April 9, Starbucks is inviting customers to come in to get away with a new set of beverages that taste like a short, sweet, sip of summer. Its new core drinks—the Triple Mocha Frappuccino, the Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino, and the Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino—are perfect for dessert lovers.

The Triple Mocha Frappuccino is loaded with Dark Mocha Sauce layered between cold-brew infused whipped cream, white chocolate, and dark caramel. Take away the Dark Mocha Sauce and add some rich and buttery Dark Caramel Sauce and the drink transforms into the delicious Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino. Another drink added to the regular menu is the Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino, a confectionery-inspired blend of chocolaty chips, mocha sauce, raspberry and vanilla syrup, topped with whipped cream.

For those who want to feel the tropical vibes, Starbucks also offers a limited-time beverage just for the season of sun – the Mixed Berry Frappuccino with Pomegranate Pearls. The smooth and fruity beverage is made with mixed berry sauce blended with velvety milk, topped with cream to balance its tart berry flavor.

Apart from their handcrafted Frappuccinos, Starbucks also offers a tropical treat in the form of fresh coffee beans with the new Starbucks® Kopelani Blend – a blend that brings the flavors of Hawaii into each cup. At the heart of this summer creation is the Hawaiian Ka’u coffee, combined with East African and Latin American beans which enhances the nutty notes and caramelly sweetness, for which Ka’u coffee is known for.

Carry with you the perfect complement for the balmy weather - the Botanical card, a Starbucks Card which features island scenes and tropical plants, available for an initial activation amount of Php300. Another fun and cute design is the new Popsicle card, also available for an initial activation of Php300.



There will also be new Starbucks merchandise to help you feel summer-ready wherever you go. The ‘A Day in The Island’ collection transports customers straight to the beach with its gradient designs depicting island scenes from sunrise to sunset and tropical plants. With the sun brightly shining this time of year, the ‘Gold’ collection also perfectly captures the glow and shimmer of the season with its golden tumblers in new and classic shapes.

Keith Cole, Head of Marketing, Category and QA

JoAnn Ramos, Starbucks PH Marketing Manager

Jamie Silva, Starbucks PH Category Manager

The Siren’s Island
The Starbucks Siren called customers to revel in a fun and feel-good break at the Siren’s Island – an island-carnival event where they could throw their cares to the wind and have a good time, all while enjoying the latest Starbucks’ summer offerings.

At the event, there was a grand Starbucks Ship welcoming deck - a wooden dock that marked the entry way to the sweetest destination. Fusing the elements of an island getaway and a summer pier carnival, the Siren’s Island brought the best of summer experiences in one spot.

Different stations were inspired by the new Starbucks beverages just like the tall, Dark Caramelt Mountain with its rich caramel lava. Fortunes were uncovered at the Triple Mocha Room which was designed in true carnival fashion. There were also plenty of games to play at the booths just like berry-picking at the Mixed Berries Forest and the classic ring toss game at the Red Velvet Magic Shack.

 
No carnival would be complete without a merry-go-round and the Siren’s Island also had it with a twist, a Selfie-Go-Round, carousel-themed 360◦ photo booth where everyone got to goof off and share clownish moments with their friends. Dressed up as a carnival knick knack store, there was also the Siren’s Souvenir Shop where guests got to grab Starbucks merchandise. The funfair was complete with a food cart that served up Starbucks drinks and snacks.

The Siren’s Island is just the first of many more fun and carefree summer moments that customers can share with Starbucks. Starbucks’ doors are always open, calling everyone to come in to getaway and sip a quick summer escape!