The Bistro Group opened more Must-Try restaurants this November

 The Bistro Group recently re-opened Texas Roadhouse, Fish & Co. and Watami at Uptown Mall, BGC and  Red Lobster in Conrad  S’Maison for dine-in, take-out and delivery orders. Expect to once more enjoy your favorite steaks, ribs, fish n chips, lobster tails and assorted seafood dishes that you have probably missed during the past few months.  

Now, they’re closer to those who live in BCG and the Manila Bay area. 

Buy NY Strip Get Sirloin Square

BOGO Salmon and Marinara

            More good news is that these restaurants offer their widely-popular BOGO (Buy One Get One) promos.   Avail of these BOGO treats at Red Lobster:  Buy Ultimate Feast and get a free Admiral Feast; 

                          Buy Award Winning Ribs Get Fish Square

Buy a 10-oz Ribeye and Scallops and get an order of Bar Harbor Pasta or choose the full-rack Baby Back Ribs with Shrimps that comes with a free order of Seafood Aglio Olio.

Seafood lovers can also have their cravings satisfied at Fish & Co. Swim over and enjoy this BOGO promotion:  

Buy Herb-Crusted or Grilled Salmon and get a Regular Seafood Marinara;  

Buy New York or Philadephia Fish & Chips and get 3 pcs Crispy Chicken; 

Buy Fish & Crispy Chicken Platter and Get Peri-Peri Prawn and 

Buy  Hefty Seafood Bundle and get Half-Slab Ribs.

        Those who are partial to meats and steaks will be on their way to carnivore paradise with Texas Roadhouse’s BOGO:  Buy NY Striploin and get a 6oz Sirloin;  

Buy Smokehouse Burger and get  5-pcs Buffalo Wings;  

Buy Half-Rack Baby Back Ribs and get Texas Roadhouse Fish and 

Buy Beef Ranchero and Get Crispy Chicken Strips.

       Japanese cuisine that’s delicious and easy on the pocket is what awaits guests at Watami:  

Buy Tempura Set and get Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl;  

Buy Chicken Teriyaki Set and get  Pork and Kimchi Rice Bowl and 

Buy  Beef Rice with  Hot Spring Egg in Tokyo Style Set and get Pork Belly Rice Bowl.Another great deal in these restaurants is the BFF Bundle (only P1,195)  that 3 to 4 persons can share.

 

Likewise, BCN by Las Flores has found its new home on the ground floor of  High Street Corporate Plaza at BGC, Taguig. This stylish and tastefully elegant Spanish restaurant serves its specialties such as pinxtos & paellas perfect to pair with their wide selection of wines.  It will open on November 15.

Dine-in, order to bring home or give them a buzz or a ring for delivery. 

To know more, follow @texasroadhouseph, @fishcoph, @redlobsterph, @bcnbylasflores, @watamiph and @thebistrogroup.

PLDT Home subscribers can earn Shopee coins cashback every time they pay their bills via ShopeePay

The country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT Home, has partnered with leading e-commerce platform Shopee to make bills payment more convenient for postpaid customers through its integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay. 

In line with PLDT Home’s initiative to make digital solutions more accessible and to provide better customer service, the partnership with Shopee allows the telco provider to offer a convenient, secure, and rewarding way for subscribers to pay their monthly postpaid bill within the Shopee app. 

 

As PLDT Home expands its digital solutions to provide safe and worry-free bills payment channels, ShopeePay enables postpaid customers to skip going out or lining up at service and payment centers just to settle their monthly service bills. To pay their bills using ShopeePay, postpaid customers just need to go to “Load, Bills &eServices,” tap “Postpaid Mobile,” and select “PLDT Home” as the Biller. Then, enter the account information, choose ShopeePay as the payment option, and click “Pay Now” on the checkout page.

 

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is pleased to partner with PLDT Home to offer their subscribers a more convenient and secure way to pay for their bills online. With most Filipinos practicing social distancing, there is an accelerated demand for contactless and digital payment options. As more consumers are turning to our platform to stay connected and fulfill their daily needs, we are committed to providing them easy access to digital payment services such as ShopeePay for seamless payment.” 

 

Get Cashback for Every Bills Payment

 

PLDT Home subscribers can earn Shopee coins cashback every time they pay their bills via ShopeePay until November 19, 2020. They can earn up to 300 Shopee coins cashback for using ShopeePay to settle PLDT Home bills worth P800 each. These coins cashback can also be used to purchase items from Shopee.   

 

New Shopee users can get 300 Shopee coins cashback when they pay their PLDT Home bills via ShopeePay every Monday, Thursday, and on November 11 by using the voucher code PLDTBILL300; and 250 Shopee coins cashback every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with the voucher code PLDTBILL250. On the same days, existing Shopee users can enjoy 200 and 150 Shopee coins cashback respectively when they pay their bills with PLDTBILL200 and PLDTBILL150 voucher codes. 

 

Shopee coins cashback can be redeemed by using Shopee voucher codes upon checkout via ShopeePay. 

 

Visit www.pldthome.com to learn more about settling bills and earning cashback via ShopeePay. For the latest updates on PLDT Home products and rewards, follow PLDT Home’s official social media accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pldthome), Twitter, and Instagram (@pldthome). 

Smart's GIGA Pro comes with up to 114 GB for Smart's biggest prepaid data offer yet

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is making it simpler and easier for subscribers to keep up with their growing digital needs with GIGA Pro,  Smart's biggest prepaid data offer with up to 114 GB to cover various online activities.

   

Available to all prepaid subscribers, GIGA Pro 999 offers a total of 114 GB valid for 30 days for only Php 999. This is inclusive of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 30 days plus 24 GB open access data, which subscribers can use for work or school as well as their daily dose of entertainment through online videos, music, and games.  

 

GIGA Pro also comes in other denominations to give subscribers the flexibility to choose the offer that suits their passions and lifestyle needs. 

   

GIGA 199 comes with a total of 27 GB data valid for 7 days, which is inclusive of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 7 days plus 6 GB open access data.On the other hand, GIGA Pro 599 offers a total of 57 GB valid for 15 days, which is also inclusive of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer for 15 days plus 12 GB open access data. 

    

Achieve more with GIGA Pro    

   

Smart Prepaid subscribers can register to GIGA Pro via the new GigaLife App, which is downloadable on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.  Simply open the app and select the GIGA Pro offer of your choice to get going. Customers can also register to GIGA Pro by dialing *123#, choosing GIGA Pro, and selecting their preferred denomination. 

   

GIGA Pro is ideal for subscribers who want to accomplish and do more of what they love online. For example, subscribers can achieve more in their career with GIGA Work Pro's suite of productivity apps, including MS Teams, Office 365, and G Suite, among others. 

 

On the other hand, students can gear up for more online learning with GIGA Study Pro, which provides access to handy distance learning tools, including Google Classroom, Meet, Google Search, Office 365, and more. 

 

Immerse in HD entertainment 

 

GIGA Pro’s big data inclusions also enable prepaid subscribers to stream videos in HD resolution for a more immersive experience while binge-watching the latest series, films, and documentaries. For this, subscribers can register to GIGA Video Pro, which provides data for YouTube, NBA TV, NBA League Pass, iWant, and Cignal Play. 

 

Avid mobile gamers can also level up their gameplay with GIGA Games Pro, which offers access to Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Arena of Valor and Facebook Gaming, while those who love creating and sharing content may register to GIGA Stories Pro to connect more on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.    

 

 

Primed for Smart 5G connection

 

Prepaid subscribers with 5G-certified devices and Smart 5G coverage can also rely on GIGA Pro to make the most of its superfast speeds, which makes it possible to upload and download heavy files in seconds. 

 

Powered by Smart 5G, GIGA Pro users can enjoy streaming Ultra HD videos without interruption, play mobile games without lag, and use more high-bandwidth applications without delay – for a leveled-up digital experience. 

     

Country’s fastest mobile data network      

   

Smart Prepaid subscribers can make the most of GIGA Pro powered by Smart LTE, the country’s fastest mobile data network as affirmed by international third-party mobile analytics firms such as Ookla and Opensignal.     

    

A recent report by Opensignal¹, an independent mobile analytics firm, shows that Smart has been consistently offering a much better Video Experience for subscribers compared to the competition for the past seven quarters starting in Q3 2018. Moreover, Smart’s Video Experience score has increased from 42.4 points to 53.5 points, a rise of 11.1 points (26.3%) between Q3 2018 and Q1 2020.   

  

In its April 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report for the Philippines2, Opensignal also noted that Smart remained ahead of the competition in terms of Video Experience, Upload and Download Speed Experience, Voice App Experience, Games Experience, and 4G Availability.    

  

On the other hand, Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, recently named Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network in the first half of 2020 after it achieved a Speed Score™ of 18.33, with average speeds of 15.94 Mbps for download, and 7.57 Mbps for upload, based on 2,810,963 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®.   

  

Smart has also rolled out its superfast 5G network in strategic locations in the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Taguig, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Caloocan, Navotas, San Juan, and Pasay and in the provinces of Boracay, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Laguna, and Rizal.   

  

To learn more about GIGA Pro, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

 

  

Get Lysol Hand Sanitizer in Shopee’s 11.11 Sale!

Value-conscious Filipino shoppers and lovers of online sales are in for a treat as Lysol makes available its newest product, Lysol Hand Sanitizer, in Shopee’s 11.11 Sale!

 

These days, with an increased awareness on proper personal hygiene, particularly regular and thorough washing and disinfection of hands, Lysol quickly responded to the demand for community wellbeing by introducing its own Lysol Hand Sanitizer—available in 50ml and 200ml—allowing for on-the-go hand sanitization with proven efficacy. And now, with Shopee’s 11.11 Sale, you can avail an additional daily source of protection – a sanitizer that contains 71% alcohol, kills 99.99% germs and dermatologically tested to be gentle on skin — at up to 30% off!

Take advantage of Midnight Flash Deals, with up to 30% off Storewide from 12am-2am. Meanwhile, enjoy Storewide Discounts up to 20% off and Last Call Flash Deals up to 20% off!

 

As an additional treat, you can get Lysol Hand Sanitizer at 15% off during peak, midnight and last hours. What’s more, get a free 50ml sample for a minimum purchase of P499 (while stocks last). 

 

But that’s not all! By using the Storewide voucher, you may get P110 off with a minimum spend of P1,099. Don’t forget to use the Voucher Code: LYSO110. With the Voucher Storewide on the other hand, you can get P50 off with a minimum spend of P499. Remember to use the Voucher Code LYSO50.

 

Shipping is free nationwide plus up to P140K worth of giveaways are up for grabs!

 

So, get ready and avail yourself of Lysol Hand Sanitizer at low, discounted prices during the Shopee 11.11 Sale! Log on to the official Lysol Shopee page through this link.

 

There's so much to see in The SM Store Online now on Shopee!

Did you know that SM Store is now available in Shopee?! Yes! You can now add to cart your favorite essentials and save as much as Php600 when you shop at The SM Store official store with your mastercard from November 1 to Dec.31, 2020. 

There's no need for you to visit the physical store, if youre still hesitant to go out because Shopee got it all for you. With just a couple of clicks you can find some of the best deals at SM Store, and now is the time to take the plunge. Check out that blue luggage for only P1K.! 

Here are my Top Picks:

                               Buy 2 Get 1 Cetaphil Gentle Skin Liquid Cleanser 250ml

 

A cleanser that maintains the skin's smoothness and softness like of a baby's. 

                                   Hosh Memory Foam Pillow Bamboo Fabric 50 x 30cm.

Its made of memory foam and bamboo fabric. 

                                Firefly Rechargeable Table Fan with Night Light FEL-654 7in.

This rechargeable fan comes handy during emergencies or just keeping extra cool on hot summer days. It includes USB charging cable. 

 

                          Travel Basic Ciao Cloe 20-Inch Small Hard Case Luggage in Blue

It has Dual compartments with gartered and buckled straps. It also has a TSA combination lock.

For all your essential needs , you can shop it here at SM Store official shop in Shopee. 

For more amazing deals and promos you can download Shopee app for free from the App Store or Google Play. 

BDO Trust Group attains the P1-trillion mark in assets amid the pandemic

In these uncertain times questions popped to mind like how can we protect our financial futures and safeguard our wealth in the coming days? Is this the right time to invest? 

THE Trust Group of BDO Unibank has achieved the P1-trillion mark in assets under management (AUM) on the back of the strong performance of its unit investment trust fund (UITF) business. 

 

AUM is the total market value of the securities a financial institution manages on behalf of its clients. 

 

Rafael G. Ayuste Jr., BDO senior vice president and trust officer, said its UITF business grew by close to 35% as of end September 2020 as clients flock to the product due to its ready availability for both subscriptions and redemptions as well as the ease of access through the branches and online.  

“We saw the UITF volumes increase substantially despite the pandemic. The clients see and appreciate the opportunities that the current market presents which will potentially result to significant growth in their investment returns as the market recovers,” he said.

 

BDO Trust offers various peso- and dollar-denominated UITFs intended to meet the diverse objectives and risk appetites of investors in terms of growing their portfolio earnings. For only P10,000, investors can already invest in any of BDO’s peso-denominated UITFs such as the Peso Money Market, Peso Bond and Equity Index Funds. For the bank’s dollar-denominated UITFs, an investor would only need US$500 to start investing in Dollar Money Market Fund, Medium Term Dollar Bond Fund or any of the Global Feeder Funds. 

 

The bank also has the Easy Investment Plan (EIP) which doesn’t require investors to shell out a huge amount for investment. For as low as P1,000 per month, they can gradually build up their wealth to reach their financial goals. The EIP is BDO’s way to encourage Filipinos to develop the habit of investing to ensure stability of their future or even just to build an emergency fund.  If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is the need to be well prepared for emergencies.  The EIP can also be used for the purpose of “cost averaging” through a disciplined and regular approached to investing

 

Investors can turn to BDO’s Invest Online Facility, an internationally recognized online platform, for easy access to the bank’s UITFs; enrollment in an automatic savings and investment program through EIP; management of the EIP details; checking of the performances of the UITF investments; and cashing in of the UITF investments booked via Invest Online. 

 

Determined despite the crisis

 

Ayuste stated that majority of its clients moved their funds to the relative safety and security of money market funds given the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown to the financial market. 

 

¨This way they are able to generate positive albeit lower returns particularly during the height of the pandemic when there was so much uncertainty. We have likewise seen some long-term clients factoring in recovery and are taking the opportunity to buy more equities at current market prices which really presents great upside potential,” he noted. 

 

Even with the prevailing health crisis, BDO continues to embark on aggressive efforts to increase its penetration of the client base, to maintain if not to further increase its market share that is currently at 25%.

 

¨We continue to enhance our product and service delivery to ensure ease of access and simplification of client experience,” explained Ayuste. 

 

UITFs are ready-made investments that allow the pooling of funds from different investors with similar investment objectives. These funds are managed by professional fund managers and are invested in various financial instruments such as money market securities, bonds and equities, which offer higher return than traditional bank deposit products. 

 

Here's How To Fine-Tune Your Tech Habits on TikTok!

In today’s new normal set-up where most day-to-day activities happen online, digital wellbeing has now emerged as a new category in the health and wellness space. Digital wellbeing is defined as the measure for how technology use can impact the physical and mental health of a person.

 

Fostering a positive online environment has long been a commitment of TikTok, encouraging all its users to embrace their authentic selves and inspire creativity. The app has put in place several features to enhance and promote digital wellbeing, which users easily access and manage in just 5 easy steps.

 

Screen time management is a self-control feature that allows users to set a time limit on their usage. If you exceed your screen-time, the app will prompt you to enter a password before you can continue using the app.

 

Enable screen time management on TikTok

 

Step 1: Tap the “Me” profile icon in the bottom-right corner

 

Step 2: Tap the vertical-three-dot menu in the top-right corner

 

Step 3: Tap 'Digital Wellbeing' under 'Content & Activity'

 

Step 4: Now, tap 'Screen Time Management' on your screen, set the time limit and tap 'Turn on Screen Time Management

 

Step 5: Set a 4-digit passcode, tap ‘Next’, and confirm the passcode.

 

Filter comments allows users to manage comments by filtering words and stop the spread of negativity in their posts. Each user can assign up to 30 keywords.

 

How to filter comments on TikTok

 

Step 1: Tap the “Me” profile icon in the bottom-right corner

 

Step 2: Tap the vertical-three-dot menu in the top-right corner

 

Step 3: Tap 'Privacy’ and then turn on 'Comment filters'

 

Step 4: Turn on “Filter spam and offensive comments’

 

Step 5: Turn on ‘Filter keywords’ and add your keywords

 

 

Restricted mode helps one limit the content that may not be age appropriate. TikTok's Restricted Mode feature is activated using a password, which will be valid for 30 days.

 

Enable Restricted Mode on TikTok

 

Step 1: Tap the “Me” profile icon in the bottom-right corner

 

Step 2: Tap the vertical-three-dot menu in the top-right corner

 

Step 3: Tap 'Digital Wellbeing' under  'Content & Activity'

 

Step 4: Now, tap 'Restricted Mode' and tap ‘Turn on Restricted Mode’

 

Step 5: Set a 4-digit passcode, tap ‘Next’, and confirm the passcode.

 

Make the most out of TikTok’s Digital Wellbeing tools and other safety settings in order to achieve good mental health while still enjoying your screen time. Be part of TikTok’s safe, positive, and welcoming community by downloading the app for your iOS and Android devices today!

Consumers who invest in verified LPGs are assured of their family’s safety

While liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is highly versatile for different applications, it can also be very dangerous. A lot of work goes into making sure genuine LPG products and cylinders are safe because otherwise, it can spell the difference between life and death. 

There are many safety regulations that genuine LPG brands need to go through and pass. Strict parameters are set to verify LPG products’ authenticity, cylinder parts and features, weight, quality, and safety as well as the refilling procedures from the refilling process down to the moment of purchase. Of course, during tough times, going the cheaper route is extremely attractive. But are the risks worth it in exchange of a few pesos saved? 

Here are three reasons why you’re always better off with the real deal:  

1.     You’re protected from potential gas leaks that could lead to massive fire accidents 

LPG is a high performing fuel that is reactive and flammable. However, it’s not its properties that make it more dangerous but its form, the moment it leaks out of its tank. Most LPG-related fires are due to gas leaks that might lead to massive explosions, while a fraction is due to the spread of flames from faulty LPG paraphernalia.  

Only the authentic LPG cylinders are guaranteed safe and in good condition. Trusted brands such as Solane have authorized retailers that only sell cylinders that pass the Philippine National Standard (PNS) set to ensure the safety and quality of LPG cylinders and products in terms of the requirements for the materials, design, construction, testing and markings of steel cylinders; the methods for the requalification of tanks allowed to be used in the storage, handling, and transportation; as well as the removal and corrective measures for purchased LPGs. 

 

Hence, consumers can trust that every verified Solane cylinder is thoroughly inspected from production to its installation.

 

2.     Your burners will produce cleaner, quality flames  

There are cases when, instead of catching fire, gas leaks lead to poisoning and asphyxiation or the deprivation of oxygen. Because LPG is a gaseous mixture that has direct hazards on humans if consumed in large quantities, its release from its container must be regulated. Additionally, low-quality flames contribute to faster soot build-up especially burners are not maintained overtime.  

If you have a verified Solane LPG cylinder, you can easily control the flame quality when cooking. Solane LPGs have effective regulators that control the release of LPG to avoid unwanted leaks that may be toxic for your kitchen. AS regulators, commonly known as “de salpak/roskas”, for instance, have an “excess flow limiter” that limits the flow of LPG when it senses a leak. 

 

 

3.     You’re getting your money’s worth 

People who invest in genuine and top-quality LPGs get exactly what they’re paying for. Fake or copycat LPG products have previously been reported to be underfilled or mixed with water to meet weight requirements. Not only does this end up costing consumers more money, it can also be potentially dangerous. Verified genuine LPG tanks will always contain the exact amount of pure LPG indicated on the cylinder. Verified Solane LPG cylinders, for instance, contain exactly 11kgs of LPG.  

More importantly, consumers who invest in verified LPGs are assured of their family’s safety. At the end of the day, what benefits them the most is having the peace of mind that under any circumstance, their family is safe with the LPG they purchase. 

Considering these reasons, the next step to securing your safety is choosing the right brand to trust. Choose verified Solane LPG from authorized retailers to ensure that your purchase will always be genuine. Solane even offers to double check their tanks upon delivery, as well as ensure that the placement of the cylinders and connected burners are ideal for installation through their 7-point safety check. To know more about this service and their products, visit www.solane.com.ph.  

To locate a Solane store near you, visit https://tinyurl.com/SolaneStoresNationwide or call (02) 8887-5555 for Metro Manila or send a private message to Solane FB at www.facebook.com/solane.ph.