The Importance of car seats with Joie and Camille Prats Yambao

According to survey, fifty percent of children ages 1 to 14 who die in car crashes are unrestrained. That's why having a car seat is a must when you have kids from that age range. A child safety seat can reduce the risk of death by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for children ages 1 to 4. Recently, a law has passed for "Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act of 2017,” it was approved by the House of Representatives last year, and is now for deliberation in the Senate.

Ms Camille Prats Yambao and her adorable Baby Nala partners with Joie, the maker of baby car seats, strollers, high chairs and baby carriers. Joie presents Ambassadors Ms Camille and baby Nala to the media on January 17 at Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas.

Ms. Camille as a parent believes that car seats are important to all babies and toddlers. That its a must for every parents to buy car seats for the safety of their children when travelling.

Resting for a while after her daughter Nala was born in September 2017, Camille Prats Yambao is now back to work, and with a purpose.

This comes at an important time, because in the Philippines alone, it is reported that an average of more than 600 children have died in road crashes from 2006 to 2014. To help raise awareness for children’s safety when travelling, Philippine TV’s beloved princess, Camille Prats Yambao is partnering with a well-known global quality manufacturer of aby car seats, strollers, high chairs, and baby carriers. "I believe that safety is important, especially when we‘re on the road with our children,“ says Prats Yambao. “That's why I am so thankful that finally, we will soon be required to make sure our babies and children are protected while they are riding in vehicles. lt's also great that Joie, one of the best brands trusted by parents around the world for this purpose, is also now available here in the Philippines. Just how important are car seats for babies and kids?

According to the World Health Organization, a good car safety system with rear-facing restraint can reduce the risk of injury for children aged 0-4 by 80 to 90%. Compared to having only a seat belt, where the risk of injury for children is reduced only by 32%.

“I know that here in the Philippines, a lot of parents are not used to putting their babies and toddlers in car seats, but in other countries it has been required for a long time already, because of the safety factor. 80 it’s about time that we focus on keeping our children safe when travelling,” says Prats-Yambao. “Using the Joie car seat gives me peace of mind, and greater mobility too, while riding in the car. At least i don’t have to carry the baby all the time while on the road which is less hassle for me, and keeps the baby calm and happy,” she adds.

Since 2011, Joie has been making safety products for babies and toddlers worldwide , Popular in the UK, Europe and Middle East, the company’s high quality products are now available in the Philippines through their authorized distributor, Europlay Distributor Co. lnc. Camille Prats Yambao recommends Joie's Every stage car seat, which received the 2017 Mother & Baby Gold Best Car Seat (Group 1+) and 2016 Best Baby and Toddler Gear Consumer Choice: Gold (Group 0-1-2-3 Car Seat).

The Every Stage car seat is the ultimate transporter that makes growing up easy from birth to twelve years. Grows every which way for every which stage. Beginning as a rearward facing seat from birth to 18kg and converting to a forward facing seat from 9-36kg.

Camille currently uses and loves her newest Pact Lite stroller. An exclusive one-hand fast and flat fold stroller package. One of the smallest when collapsed. Comes with a custom carry bag and strap, ready to travel even on an airplane. 

“I love to carry my baby, but let's face it when you go to the mall and you have to walk very long distances, carrying 15 kilograms or more for even just a few minutes can put stress on my back, which can actually be prevented when we use the stroller, so l really love to use it. When we visit our friends or go to other people’s houses, the baby stays in the stroller, and has her own space instead of putting her on the sofa or wherever,” shares Prats Yambao.

 For the young mother, the best part is that the products made by Joie are light enough to carry, quick to store into the car trunk or small spaces, and are built to last for a very long time. “Safety begins with Joie” is the company’s motto, and for Camille Prats Yambao, that promise convinced her to partner with them. “You can't really put a price on your children‘s safety, but l‘m glad that Joie‘s products are cost-effective and definitely worth it," she says with confidence.

Collect and complete the entire set and draw with the Jollibee and friends pens

This 2018, jolly kids can kick off a new year with some fun and creativity with Jollibee’s new Jolly Kiddie Meal Pop-Out Pens.


Start the year right and let your kids show their imagination through some arts and crafts. There’s no better way to make doodling more fun than with these cute pens that come in five colorful designs featuring Jollibee, Popo, Yum, Hetty and Twirlie.  

Kids will surely be excited to click and draw with these adorable pens. They can simply press down the knob to see the Jollibee and friends’ body pop out and use the pens to unleash their creativity as they sketch artworks of princesses in enchanted forests, superheroes flying around the city or even of Jollibee and friends in Jollitown.



The Jollibee Pop-Out Pens come with every purchase of a Jolly Kiddie Meal: Jolly Spaghetti Meal at P95, Yum Burger Meal at P90 or Chickenjoy Meal at P123. Grab these cool collectibles along with your own Jolly Joy Box.



The Jolly Kiddie Meal Pop-Out Pens will be around until January 31, 2018. So what are you waiting for? Collect and complete the entire set and draw with the Jollibee and friends pens!

The SM Store is proud to lead the way with PayMaya on cashless payments

All my kids,relatives and friends are switching to cashless payments nowadays for security reasons and convenience. With the higher crime rate in the Metro, cashless payment is the answer to when you go shopping, eat in the resto/fastfood, or book a hotel.

Since I have been a frequent shopper at The SM Store. Its good news that they are partnering with PayMaya PH for cashless transaction and is offering a 10% rebate on all purchases made using PayMaya QR. I can now enjoy my make up and skincare hoard knowing that I could get a rebate everytime I shop. This rebate offer is good from January 15 to April 15, 2018.

For every P1,000 spend, shoppers also get the chance to win an iPhone X.

Through PayMaya QR, shoppers at The SM Store can just open their PayMaya app, tap the “Scan” button, and point their phones at the special QR codes displayed at The SM Store’s Mobile Pay lanes to complete their transactions. PayMaya's cashless system has been made available since last December in all branches of The SM Store nationwide.

Getting a PayMaya account is easy. All they have to do is download the PayMaya app on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, register for an account using any mobile number from a Philippine mobile network, load up their account in any of the more than 15,000 PayMaya load-up touchpoints nationwide, and use the “Scan” QR feature within the app to instantly pay for their purchases.


To encourage more Filipinos to experience cashless convenience, PayMaya is offering an introductory promo where shoppers can get a 10% rebate (up to P100 per branch per day) on their purchases whenever they pay using PayMaya QR at all branches of The SM Store from January 15 to April 15, 2018.

“We are happy to have a new way to make shopping more convenient for our shoppers,” said The SM Store President Chelo C. Monasterio. “The retail landscape is changing, and The SM Store is proud to lead the way with partners like PayMaya.”

The SM Store and PayMaya stepped up their collaboration to revolutionize the shopping experience of Filipinos with PayMaya QR, formally launched at the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall on January 17. Present during the event were PLDT, Smart, Voyager and PayMaya Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (third from left); The SM Store President Chelo C. Monasterio (third from right); PayMaya President and CEO Orlando B. Vea (second from left); Smart Vice President for Wireless Key Accounts Development Precy Katigbak (second from right); SM Mart, Inc. Executive Vice President for Controllership Ricky A. Lim (rightmost); PayMaya COO and Managing Director Paolo Azzola (leftmost).

“More and more Filipinos are using cashless payments with PayMaya, and we're excited to work with like-minded companies such as SM in innovating on the retail shopping experience with the help of our payment technologies. With companies like SM taking the lead, we’ll see PayMaya QR in a lot more stores and establishments all around the country,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman at PLDT, Smart, Voyager, and PayMaya.

Easy payments, top-ups at The SM Store


Be it the latest fashion items, toys, shoes or home products, Filipinos can now easily pay for all their shopping finds at The SM Store with just their phones with the help of PayMaya QR.

Paying with PayMaya is also made more convenient with load-up options at all SM Business Services inside The SM Store. Account holders can also load up their PayMaya accounts at 7-Eleven, ExpressPay, TouchPay kiosks, Palawan Pawnshops, Shopwise, Wellcome, 2Go outlets, Petron stations along NLEX, and Smart Padala centers, as well as through Unionbank ATMs and RCBC retail online banking.


"SM has been an early partner of PayMaya as a load-up center for our customers, as well as a valued partner of our Smart Padala remittance service. This is a natural progression of our collaboration as we make it easier for our customers to use their PayMaya accounts anywhere they are in the country. We thank our partners like SM for helping accelerate cashless adoption among consumers," said Orlando B. Vea, President and CEO at PayMaya Philippines.

Building a Cashless Philippines


PayMaya’s partnership with The SM Store for QR-based payments builds on its trailblazing initiative of building a “Cashless Philippines” in line with National Retail Payment System initiative led by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that aims to increase the share of electronic transactions in the country by 20% in 2020.

To support this vision, PayMaya has launched game-changing innovations including PayMaya QR. Various merchants are now equipped with the payments technology, including all Smart Stores nationwide, food parks like The Yard Timog, Pioneer Street Market, and Hue Hotel and Resorts and Station X in Boracay, as well as establishments such as Fairmont Makati and Army Navy, among many others.

Today, PayMaya is also the largest online and mobile acquirer in the Philippines, powering card payment acceptance of some of the biggest e-Commerce retailers in the country, including the likes of Lazada, Zalora, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific. Most recently, PayMaya has enabled McDonald's to accept card payments in its restaurants and online delivery card acceptance will also be available soon.

PayMaya Philippines, the country’s pioneer and leader in cashless payments, is the digital financial services arm of PLDT’s Voyager Innovations.

To know more about PayMaya’s products and services for consumers and businesses, visit www.paymaya.com. 

“Get a Taste of World Class" with Goya and win a round-trip tickets for 2 to San Francisco, New York , London and France

One of the most memorable events I've attended since I started blogging was the time when i won the grand prize of a one year supply of Goya chocolates.Back then I was still new in the blogging community.

I was representing Jeman Villanueva of OrangeMagazineTv and because they gave me I think 5 big bags of Goya I remember giving one bag to Ms.Dinna of Manila Standard another to Jeman and the rest to my friends and relatives who started calling me Ms. Goya.

My personal favorite from Goya is their  Goya Dark Almonds. It has become my dessert after a meal or two. My kids love Choco Pretzel Twists among others.

 If you"re a chocolate lover and is a fan of KitKat, I suggests you have a taste of Take It, Take It. It has the same quality taste and is more affordable. It is also available in your neighborhood stores. So why buy imported when you have the local version which is more satisfying and has world-class packaging and flavors? With every purchase you make, you know youre supporting local brands that is at par with foreign brands.

The Filipino’s favorite homegrown chocolate brand – Goya – is commmitted to providing world-class flavors and quality brands through its selection of chocolates. Now, they’re bringing this commitment even further by bringing the tastes of the world closer to Filipinos via a new and exciting promo.

Goya recently launched the “Get a Taste of World Class Promo”. This is Goya’s way of giving its loyal Chocoholics a chance to taste and experience the world’s best. By letting its loyal patrons taste flavors from all over the world, the brand gives them a better appreciation of what world-class should be, and discover for themselves how world-class the taste of Goya is.

The “Get a Taste of World Class Promo” will bring four lucky winners and their chosen companion to some of the most exciting cities around the globe. Three lucky winners will each receive two round-trip tickets to one of these world-class destinations: San Francisco, New York, and London. And if that isn’t exciting enough, the grand prize winner, will win a six-day, all-expense paid trip to the city of Love, Paris, France!

These four major cities are known for having some of the richest cultures, may it be in food or lifestyle. New York is famous for its view of the Statue of Liberty, and its unforgettable Broadway shows. San Francisco offers sights that are calmer and classic, like the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf. London’s charm comes from its combination of neo-classic buildings and modern structures – think Big Ben and The London Eye. And of course, most romantic of all these is Paris. The culture rich city boasts of scenic vistas like the beautiful Eiffel Tower overlooking the River Seine, the Champs-Elysees, and the famous Louvre Museum.

With Goya’s “Get a Taste of World Class” Promo, not only do chocoholics get to enjoy the taste of world-class chocolates, they also get the chance to win that dream trip to these destinations. Best of all, joining it is so easy!

The profile pic qualifies as your raffle entry. Goya will be releasing 6 frames in a 6 week period. You can change your profile pic every week to get more chances of winning. One (1) frame with minimum one week use = One (1) Raffle Entry. For more information on the promo, simply visit the Goya Chocolates Facebook Page or simply scan this QR code:

The Goya “Get a Taste of World Class Promo” runs from January 18 to February 28, 2018.

Pay your SSS, PAGIBIG and Philhealth Contributions/Loans using Moneygment App

This is good news to all SSS, Pagibig and Philhealth members who voluntarily pay for contributions and loans. Now, you can save time and money if youre an SSS paying member like me. Just download the Moneygment App. on your mobile phones and check payment options for any of the above govt agencies. There is a template where you can fill up the amount details. Then click submit if you are finished. . It will be posted 3 to 4 days after payment has been received by the aforementioned government agencies.  The customers can transfer payments through Moneygment accredited partners without the need for owning a bank account.

There is no reason to line up or go to payment centers to pay for contributions and or loans.

You can now pay at the comfort of your room.  The Moneygment app is available on Android and soon on iOs.

Togetech launches the Moneygment app, on January 18 at Makati Shangri-la. (a payments solutions mobile app providing remittance for government contributions and loans, as well as computation, filing and tax payments) The launch was attended by Nessotech President and CEO Ma. Jessica Palmiano,

Nessotech - an IT firm and systems solutions provider engaged in software development with a decade of experience - has been serving companies such as banks and non-bank remittance  firms applying for their technical accreditation with the Philippine Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance System (Philhealth) and the Home Mutual Development Fund of the Philippines (Pag-ibig Fund), to enable collection of contribution and loan payments of OFWs, self-employed and voluntary members.

Managed by a seasoned team from the financial and IT sectors, and headed by its President and CEO Ma. Jessica Palmiano, Nessotech has diversified with the recent establishment of Togetech whose mandate is the creation of mobile applications that directly serve the customers,  which includes retail and peer-to-peer client.

Togetech envisions itself to be a provider of applications geared towards connectivity, financial inclusion, and convenience of customers.

The founders of Moneygment understand the importance of these contributions, especially to the OFWs and their families that they have been serving for the past few years. This inspired them to work continuously in improving their systems in order to provide the most up-to-date services and reports to their customers. They are aware of the difficulties regarding delays in processing and unposted transactions causing benefits to be delayed as well.

That is why they developed the Moneygment app that the customers can easily access through their mobile devices, and hence, they can immediately generate reports and get updates about their transactions.

Moneygment caters as well to the growing number of self-employed individuals, freelancers, homemakers paying for the mandatory contributions of their kasambahays or household help, and micro and small enterprises to make paying and filing taxes and government contributions easy and convenient.

“Moneygment does not only focus on providing convenience for spending, but spending on things that will help ‘future-proof’ our customers,” says Ma. Jessica Palmiano, President and CEO of Togetech. “Future-proofing means being responsible citizens through filing and paying taxes, ensuring savings and insurance coverage through utilizing government initiatives provided by SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig. We are all focused on the now, yet we may lose sight of what we need to prepare for the future so we give you Moneygment to help you secure that future. The future does not only refer to when you are 60 years old and above. This is as simple as ensuring you have medical funds when you get sick, claiming for calamity loans when calamities happen, applying to own your home or looking for a funding source for your desired trip to another country. Future-proofing is also helping you achieve financial confidence by being able to provide financial tax returns even if you are operating a micro-enterprise enabling you to secure financial assistance in growing your business.” 

The Moneygment  app is available for download on Android via the Play Store and soon on IOS.  Through this mobile application, customers can enjoy the convenience of paying for their government contributions anytime from wherever they are.

Togetech will continuously integrate with partner institutions such as insurance companies, micro-finance and government institutions, in order to provide customers with the convenience in paying for these types of contributions, and achieve real-time posting of payments. Reports are also made available in every step of the process.

Further, it will strive to provide for financial inclusion through its rewards system and information campaigns, making it easy for customers to know current updates by our partner agencies.

Togetech will also be launching other applications catering to this segment so as to achieve its goals in providing a facility for easy payment solutions for basic life requirements and to help “future-proof” the consumers that will further improve the standard of living of every Filipino, driving the society forward.

Mang Inasal celebrates Pista ng Chicken Inasal on Jan 26 at your favorite branch

There is no denying that the Filipino’s have an undying love for food. Our fiesta-driven culture is full of celebrations marked by the partaking of food. In fact, Filipinos have made it a point to find almost every reason to eat.


Interestingly, food-loving Pinoys have developed quirky eating habits -– from their generous use of condiments to their shameless use of hands during boodle fights.


Mang Inasal, the home of the 2-in-1 sa laki, nuot sa ihaw sarap chicken inasal, has not only  captured the taste of Pinoy comfort foods. It has also encouraged a dining experience where everyone is comfortable to show their eating habits, making for a true sarap ng kaing Pinoy moment with loved ones.



Here are some special quirks that describe Filipino food lovers:

Rice is staple

What will truly make a meal satisfying for Filipinos is if they pair their ulam or viand with a cup or two of rice. At Mang Inasal, everyone can satisfy their craving for chicken inasal that comes with unlimited rice. Delight in the nuot sa ihaw sarap of the grilled chicken without worrying about running out of rice.



Kamayan practice

One way to feast on a Mang Inasal salu-salo is by going utensils-free! Kamayan is a common practice where food is eaten by scooping just the right amount of rice in one hand and getting your ulam with the other. Since Mang Inasal promises Pinoy-style eating, Filipinos can savor more their chicken inasal pecho and paa by using bare hands.



Not without condiments

Most Pinoys love to drizzle their food with condiments to further enhance the flavors. And what most Filipinos like about dining at Mang Inasal is that each table has a rack of soy sauce, vinegar, and chicken oil which they can use for their sawsawan for the chicken inasal. Patrons know that the best way to enjoy chicken inasal is by eating it with rice mixed with chicken oil.

Merienda time

Many Filipinos eat five times a day because of merienda in the morning and in the afternoon – the time they usually take a break at school, work, or home to indulge in their favourite snack. Pinoys can drop by Mang Inasal to get their merienda fix from classic favorites such as the creamy Pinoy Halo-Halo, sweet leche flan, and flavorful palabok.

Salu-salo everyday

Filipinos are festive people - they always find reason to celebrate over a feast of well-loved dishes anytime, anywhere. They can have a fill of Mang Inasal Fiesta Inasal meal -- the perfect combination of one-piece chicken inasal, one-piece lumpiang togue, and a generous side serving of palabok. Or to make the day special for everyone, families can have salu-salo over the Palabok Party Pan paired with pork BBQ.


Indeed, at Mang Inasal, Filipinos can delight in a wide array of great-tasting traditional food, bringing out their distinct quirks to enjoy a real Pinoy-style eating experience.

Pista ng Chicken Inasal

Meanwhile, as a special treat for its customers, Mang Inasal will hold                    a one-day Pista ng Chicken Inasal on Friday, Jan. 26 in all its stores nationwide.

This whole day event is Mang Inasal’s way of celebrating the Pinoys’ love for Chicken Inasal.

Everyone can enjoy P10 discounts on all Paborito Chicken Value Meals for dine-in, take out, and delivery.

So spread the word and encourage your relatives and friends to go to any Mang Inasal branch on Jan.26 and enjoy a fun-filled and satisfying salu-salo at the Pista ng Chicken Inasal.

Make way for the OPPO F5 Red!

 OPPO Philippines sure knows how to kick off the year with surprises and exciting opportunities for selfie-lovers everywhere. Just when everyone thought that selfies could not get any better, comes the OPPO F5 that’s not only best for capturing real moments, but also stylish and trendy. Just last week, OPPO’s very own influencers were seen flaunting a bright red smartphone on their social media accounts, teasing the public about its upcoming smartphone in fierce red color.  And the long wait is over because the much-awaited OPPO F5 Red is now available in the Philippines in all OPPO concept stores nationwide.

Ready to paint the town RED
Living up to its Selfie Expert handle, the OPPO F5 Red is the latest addition to the F5 line-up which boasts of the A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology, designed to capture the real you that can help selfies look more attractive and natural. Now available in fierce red color, the OPPO F5 Red is the ideal smartphone for users who aspire to create a statement through the smartphones they carry. It highlights OPPO’s advanced beauty technology in a more fashionable and lifestyle approach through its distinct color.

The OPPO F5 Red shares similar features with the OPPO F5 – from camera specs and beauty technology, speedy facial unlock, and performance. It features a 20MP front camera and a 16MP rear camera with a higher resolution (2160x1080) and better photo quality.  In addition, it has 4GB of RAM best for multi-tasking and a 32GB storage for apps, videos, and selfies.

“The OPPO F5 is making waves in the smartphone market with its proven A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology and we are happy to announce that we are now offering it in a much-desired red color. This answers the need of our customers who are looking for a stylish, functional, and selfie-centric smartphone, ideal for today’s social media-driven lifestyle,” said Eason De Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ PR Manager.

The OPPO F5 Red is priced at PhP 15,990. And for users who are looking for an OPPO F5 with stronger and more seamless performance, the OPPO F5 6GB in red is also available for PhP 21,990 in all OPPO concept stores nationwide.

For more information about the whole OPPO F5 series, customers may visit http://www.oppo.com/ph/smartphone-f5. They can also follow OPPO on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ for the store list and latest updates

2018 is an exciting year for the Asian Artists Agency

2018 is an exciting year for the Asian Artists Agency. The past year was blessed with awards/recognitions, television and movie projects, endorsements, record deals, concerts, corporate shows, and travel opportunities.

This year, AAAI artists are totally active and their presence are everywhere from mainstream to social media.

First on the list is King of Talk Boy Abunda who keeps his guests on their toes as they take the hot seat and engage in a lively conversation on The Bottomline with Boy Abunda and Tonight with Boy Abunda. He is also deep into writing his third book, a follow up to the best seller It's Like This.



Aside from her endorsements, Bianca Gonzalez is busy hosting Cinema News and Modern Living on ANC. Drew Arellano takes viewers to exciting journeys here and outside the country in Biyahe ni Drew while he shares interesting facts and trivia on his show AHA! Amy Perez is busy with her DZMM radio program Sakto (with Marc Logan) and ABS-CBN television shows Umagang Kay Ganda and It’s Showtime. Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla is preparing for her much-awaited comeback on television. Heartthrob Leo Consul is excited for his big project as the lead actor in his first Indonesian movie Bukan Jodoh Biasa. He also recently signed up with Star Music and will soon release his debut single, a cover of Yeng Constantino’s hit song ‘Ikaw’ rendered in a mix of Filipino and Bahasa, which will be released in Manila and Indonesia.

AiAi Delas Alas continues to spread laughter and joy with Sunday PinaSaya and Bossing and Ai (together with Vic Sotto) and is currently taping her new series Sherlock Jr. on GMA 7. Aiko Melendez gets rave reviews for her explosive performance as the villainous Emilia Ardiente in the hit tv drama series Wildflower on ABS CBN. Ariel Rivera plays Jacob Montecillo in the teleserye Hanggang Saan. After appearing in the movie Meant to Beh, Dawn Zulueta is now busy reviewing scripts for her next project. Gelli de Belen recently played the aunt of Daniel Padilla in La Luna Sangre and now considering other various offers on television and movies.

Get ready for a dose of musicality as you listen to the soothing voice of Sitti. Aside from various gigs, she is busy finishing the remixes of her latest album Electro Sitti. Handsome balladeer Bryan Termulo is promoting his new single titled ‘Agwat’ released under Ivory Music & Video. He will have a series of Pagcor shows with Rufa Mae Quinto.

Bayani Agbayani never fails to make people laugh in I Can See Your Voice and is currently taping for the upcoming teleserye Sana Dalawa ang Puso topibilled by Robin Padilla, Richard Yap, and Jodi Sta. Maria. Rufa Mae Quinto is happy and grateful for her shows Home Sweetie Home on ABS-CBN and Kalye Wars on Cignal TV. She will return in the live scene via a series of Pagcor shows with Bryan Termulo.

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are busy shooting hoops. Kiefer dribbles for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association while Thirdy is with Ateneo Blue Eagles and shot his way to UAAP Season 80 Finals MVP. He is being eyed as part of the roster of Gilas players for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Chef Anton Amoncio had a memorable experience participating in a chef exchange program by the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence held in Calgary, Canada. He is working hard whipping up new recipes for his YouTube channel Anton’s Food Corner.

Online dance sensation Mastermind creates new dance steps for the group's huge following on social media and has offers for corporate shows and concerts.

The new generation artists of AAAI are also making waves in the entertainment scene. Aside from corporate shows, Hashtag member Wilbert Ross is a regular fixture on It’s Showtime. Miko and Gab, the singing duo behind the hit single Hugot, are busy promoting the song and are set to record their follow-up single. Aiana Juarez has viral covers of Titibo-Tibo by Moira dela Torre, Dahil Sa ‘Yo by Iñigo Pascual, and Perfect by Ed Sheeran, Havana by Camila Cabello, and Wolves by Selena Gomez, Marshmello. Selena Marie, dubbed as the Ukulele Girl, entertains at Centris Walk Open Grounds all Fridays of January at 7pm. She has covers of How Far I’ll Go, Versace on the Floor, Isn’t She Lovely, Your Love, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, among others. Tin Catacutan and Eian Rances are your trip companions in the upcoming mystical travel show on ANC. Eian is also gearing up for his first movie under Star Cinema. Singer-songwriter Anton Juarez is producing a song for the girl group 4th Impact. He is being groomed as the next hitmaker in the country. Joaquin Manansala has signed up with GMA Artists Center while his brother Jovani is enrolled in Advanced Acting Workshop of ABS-CBN. They are both active in television commercials. Andrei Raña is honing his musical skills for his upcoming recording.

AAAI is currently training aspiring artists for possible projects in the movies, television, commercials, theater, and other entertainment platforms.

For inquiries about Asian Artists Agency, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Ring in the new year with UnionPay

Welcome 2018 in a big way – UnionPay lists ways you can relax, recharge and ring in the new year:

Plan your next Cebu trip. If you’re looking for a getaway from Manila traffic, earmark the upcoming long weekends to fly out to Cebu in Central Visayas, home to some of the country’s best beaches and tourist spots. Exclusively for UnionPay Cardholders, Days Hotel at Toledo in Cebu is offering Classic Cardholders a Stay 3 nights, Pay 2 nights for a Deluxe King Room! Platinum and Diamond Cardholders may also avail of a Stay 3, Pay 2 promo for a Premiere Room. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2D6qmfs.

You may also enjoy a wide range of local and international cuisines at the Days Hotel, Toledo with a 10% discount on food and beverage for all UnionPay Cardholders! For more details on reservations and availability, visit http://bit.ly/2EzuHF4.

·      Staycation at its best. Skipping the hassle of checking in baggage and catching flights? Have a luxurious vacation without the stress, and without breaking the bank! Hotels in North Metro Manila have some discounts that will give you your staycation for quite the bargain, only if you use UnionPay Cards.

At Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, enjoy 15% to 25% off on room rates are offered Mondays to Thursdays, and 25%-35% discounts may be availed of on Fridays to Sundays. Visit http://bit.ly/2mxKUnJ and http://bit.ly/2Ez9kDC for more information.

Microtel by Wyndham at the UP Technohub in Quezon City has special offers for UnionPay Classic, Platinum and Diamond cardholders. For Classic Cardholders, Microtel by Wyndham has a Stay 3 nights, Pay 2 nights for two queen beds promo. Platinum and Diamond Cardholders get an extra 10% off on food and beverages aside from the Stay 3, Pay 2 promo. Check out the full promo details at http://bit.ly/2FwXETq.

Microtel by Wyndham–Acropolis in Libis, Quezon City will be giving Classic Cardholders a Stay 3, Pay 2 discount plus 20% off on all yoga class packages at Yoga Tree Manila, and 30% off on all services at Lumiere Spa. Platinum and Diamond cardholders will get the same privileges as Classic cardholders with an additional 2 p.m. late checkout provision. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/2D2kJyK. 

·      Do your post-holiday shopping – now!  Update your wardrobe, restock your pantry, or get yourself a new gadget. Take advantage of the many post-holiday sales and indulge yourself in some retail therapy. Don’t forget to use your handy UnionPay Card for easy transactions! UnionPay Cards are accepted at major supermarkets, department stores, retail, and lifestyle outlets all across the Philippines so shopping will definitely be a breeze.

·      Book discounted flights for your next vacation. Plan ahead for your next vacation and book file you’re relaxing during the holidays, plan your next vacation and book flights and accommodations with UnionPay.

Bring your UnionPay Card with you during your travels for awesome discounts and freebies at various airport shops and malls abroad!

Visit www.unionpayintl.com/shopping/en for a list of offers.

·      Win Business Class PAL tickets! For a chance to win business class tickets for your next flight with PAL, join UnionPay Spend & Win Business Class Tickets promo. For every Php 500 purchase with your UnionPay Card, you will be entitled to one raffle entry. Interested participants must first register at www.unionpayspendandwin.com.ph to take part in the raffle. Promo will run from Nov. 24 until Feb. 28, 2018, so there’s ample time to collect those receipts and join the contest.

Visit www.unionpayintl.com/shopping/en for more details on ongoing offers and promotions.