Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Air Asia Granted up to 40kg Free Baggage Allowance to Soldiers

Air Asia granted up to 40kg free baggage allowance to soldiers because of the post from a a concerned citizen on Facebook. I catches sympathy from different citizens. Everyone seems to agree with Inday Rakel's concern.

So glad to know that immediately Air Asia responded well and show compassion to our beloved soldiers who fought to defend and offer their own life for our safety.

Air Asia
Air Asia Philippines Facebook Page



"We recognize the incredible sacrifices of our military heroes and the Bayanihan spirit among Filipinos." - Dexter Comendador, Air Asia Philippines CEO Capt.

Below were the actual post of Inday Rakel on facebook.

Soldiers bound to Marawi
Inday Raker fb post



Hi Air Asia,

I've been flying with you for quite sometime now and I am truly honoured to be your passenger. All your employees are indeed professional.

I, somehow have some thoughts... I am on queue for my flight bound to Davao tonight (18-7-17) with flight no. Z2615. Ahead of me were 3 humble soldiers. When their turn came to check their luggage in, the lads got an excess with their luggage weight. Your staff somehow, did her job efficiently and followed the airline's protocol. So our 3 men without any complaints, stepped back and went to the side and sort their stuff out. But even if how hardly they tried, still there was a 7 kgs. excess in one of the soldiers'. Upon looking at their things, all we can see were their combat uniforms, which got me sooo curious and started to chat with them. 1 passenger suggested to have it cargoed but they cant do it as they have to travel straight to Cotabato and 2 of them are to head to Marawi. After learning where they are bound to, I felt like the need to talk to the Supervisor. I mean, these men are risking their lives for our security, our peace, our freedom... cant they be granted with lil bit of privilege? at least a free 7kgs luggage?

Before I went around to try to look for the Supervisor, kind hearted passengers started to offer their extra weight for our soldiers. With that, my heart melted. I was really captivated by the generosity and kindness these passengers shown. It was literally like Filipinos in Bayanihan. And when it was my turn, luckily enough with an extra 2kgs free, the soldier's shoes filled my rucksack in.

I am blessed to somehow help them with their luggage, and that was a little thank you for the bigger job they are doing. But, we are even blessed to have these men who are ready to die for our freedom, for our land. Even if they were so called "men in uniform", they remained humble and followed simple airline rules. True heroes not just in war, but as an abiding citizens. Filipino citizens who deserve better at least for an extra few luggage weight.

Cheers to our heroes! Our soldiers!
May all our airlines give somehow a lil bit consideration esp. to them who sacrifice for our country.

God bless the Philippines!

#panlibreSadUsahayAirasiaOi
#ayoayoMoMgaSir

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Monday, July 17, 2017

Bohol Sandugo Festival Schedule of Activities 2017

Sandugo Festival is Bohol's biggest festival. It is a month long celebration held annually. Also Sandugo is a historical celebration that takes place in Tagbilaran City in the beautiful island of Bohol. The festival commemorates the Treaty of Friendship between Datu Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi a Spanish conquistador. This 16th-century peace treaty occured on March 16, 1565 through a blood compact or "Sandugo."
Sandugo Festival
CTTO: Sa Tutor's fb account

Sandugo Festival Schedule of Activities 2017


June 19 – 30 – Sandugo Night Market (5PM – 2AM), CPG Sports Complex
– Goods, Carnival, Cultural Shows, Nightly Entertainment
June 19 – 30 – Sandugo Food Festival (5PM – 2AM), CPG Sports Complex
June 30 – HNU Chorale & Diwanag Dance Company (7PM), CPG Sports Complex
July 2 – Fun Run (4:30AM)
July 7 – Loboc Youth Ambassador’s Band (7PM), CPG Sports Complex
July 8 – Miss Bohol 2017 Talent Night Bohol (7PM), Cultural Center
July 9 “Color Me” Run
July 14  – Boxing Competition (7PM), CPG Sports Complex
July 15 – 16 – Swimming Competition (9AM), CPG Sports Complex
July 16 – Dragonboat Competition Miramar (7AM), Dauis
July 17 – 30 Sandugo Arts Festival 2017 Bohol Cultural Center
– Photography Contest and Exhibit, “Lalik” Festival, Literary, Painting Exhibit
July 19 – 23 – DTI Product Showcase (9AM – 9PM), Island City Mall
July 20  – Sandugo Song Festival 2017 (7PM), Bohol Cultural Center
July 21 – 30, Fusion Nights Food Festival 2017 CPG Sports Complex
July 21 – LUPAE (Lungosranon Performing Arts Ensemble of Tubigon) (7PM), CPG Sports Complex
July 22 – Miss Bohol 2017 Pageant Night (7PM), Bohol Wisdom School Gym
June 23 – Alicia Bamboo Ensemble (7PM), CPG Sports Complex
July 28 – Dimiao Children’s Rondalla (7PM), CPG Sports Complex
July 29 – Balik sa Bohol 2017 Parade (1PM), CPG Avenue – CPG Sports Complex
July 29 – Balik sa Bohol 2017 Welcome Dinner (7PM), Bohol Tropics Resort
July 29 – Bangga sa Kuradang ug Subli sa Sandugo (1PM – 7PM), CPG Avenue – CPG Sports Complex
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program commends bloggers on 1st anniversary celebration


Travelbook


TravelBook.ph, the leading online travel agency (OTA) in the Philippines, celebrated the first anniversary of its Affiliate Program last June 24, 2017 at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila in Ortigas Center, Pasig. In addition to celebrating an important milestone, the event was the OTA’s way of thanking its 2,700 blogger affiliates and acknowledging each of their contributions to the success of the said program since it began.

The event, entitled TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program 1st Year Cheer, highlighted and celebrated the many firsts that the Affiliate Program has achieved on its first year.

Travelbook.ph anniversary
Anniversary celebratory toast led by TravelBook.ph’s General Manager Takumi Nakazawa, Business Development Manager Pinky Librada, and Business Development Officers Pia Bernaldo and Toni Reyes

Present during the event is Affiliate 001 Awardee David Bernabe, owner of Crowd Travel and the very first affiliate to sign up for TravelBook.ph’s Affiliate Program. DIY Travel and Tours was also awarded for being the first affiliate to incur a completed booking through their website. The awards and tokens of appreciation for the affiliates were presented by Ms. Pia Bernaldo and Ms. Toni Reyes of the Affiliate Team, along with Mr. Takumi Nakazawa, General Manager of TravelBook.ph.

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From L-R: Event host Allan Bobis of The Filipino Rambler and Mon Villaverde of Terrific Traveller, the first guest to unlock the surprise point giveaway given to affiliates.

TravelBook.ph also prepared an audio-visual presentation of their first blogger getaway, where 15 lucky bloggers won an all-expenses-paid trip to the lovely island of Caramoan in Camarines Sur. Two of the bloggers who attended the Caramoan getaway, Me-An Clemente of Yogo and Cream and event host Allan Bobis of The Filipino Rambler, received tokens of appreciation from TravelBook.ph and gift certificates from Trampoline Park.

The attendees also looked back on their first affiliate training, which took place last year. Dianne Rosqueta of Curly Dianne was invited on stage to share her experience and how much the affiliate trainings helped her in optimizing the content of her blog. Afterwards, Ms. Pia Bernaldo of the Affiliate Team expressed her gratitude to the attendees and discussed the future plans of the program for the affiliate bloggers.

Also present in the event is Charmaine Belza of The Project Maine and the first affiliate to withdraw commission earned through the program. She was also given a certificate and token of appreciation from GetGo PH and Novellino Wines.


Travelbook.ph affiliates
 Lucky affiliates who won prizes from Novellino Wines, GetGo PH, Jam Liner Inc., Fast Cat, Philtranco, Hideo Wakamatsu, Trampoline Park, and Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila

During the event, Ms. Pinky Librada, Business Development Manager of TravelBook.ph, discussed the Affiliate Program’s new commission structure, wherein the affiliates can score up to 65% commission rates once accommodations have been booked through their websites.

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TravelBook.ph Affiliate Team with Team Timan, blogger affiliates who won Trampoline Park gift certificates and roundtrip tickets from Jam Liner

All attendees received PHP 2,000 worth of TravelBook points as well as loot bags with freebies from PhotoBook Wordwide, Hideo Wakamatsu, Celeteque, Vivo Lumio, and Bo’s Coffee.

Wines from Novellino Wines, backpack and trolley from Hideo Wakamatsu, Trampoline Park gift certificates, roundtrip tickets from Philtranco and Jam Liner Inc., roundtrip business class tickets from FastCat, and an overnight stay with breakfast for two at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg were among the raffle prizes given away to the blogger attendees.

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Affiliates proudly wore their certified affiliate shirts as they celebrate the 1st year of TravelBook.ph Blogger Affiliate Program

TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program’s 1st Year Cheer, which was attended by members of the media as well as top travel and lifestyle bloggers, is TravelBook.ph’s last hurrah for the said program’s week-long anniversary celebration.

If you want to be part of TravelBook.ph’s growing community of bloggers and page owners, register as an Affiliate at affiliate.travelbook.ph.
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For more details, please contact:


Maria Lyn Bernaldo
Business Development Officer

MariaLyn.Bernaldo@travelbook.ph
+63 (998) 840-4852
+63 (2) 662-1133
Sharah Pinky Librada
Business Development Manager

SharahPinky.Librada@travelbook.ph
+63 (917) 530-7464
+63 (2) 662-1113

About TravelBook.ph

TravelBook.ph is the leading online travel e-commerce company (online travel agent or OTA) in the Philippines dedicated to offering great value hotel bookings and with a varied selection of Philippine hotels and resorts in Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Laguna, Metro Manila, Palawan, Pampanga, Tagaytay, Zambales, and more. A total of 3,200 affordable hotels are currently listed in Travelbook.ph.

TravelBook.ph also offers the best / lowest prices with attractive discounts for hotels and resorts and innovative payment options without credit card - “Pay at Hotel, No credit card needed.”

Travelbook.ph also offers exclusive reward points: Customers also automatically earn back 5% of the total amount they spend as reward points, which they can use to get discounts on their future bookings (1 point is equivalent to PHP 1.00).

Customers can also use TravelBook.ph’s convenient mobile app to book accommodations on the go. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Lastly, TravelBook.ph is a proud Philippine-based company with 24/7 support. It has a Filipino call center ready to assist customers anytime. They can be reached through these numbers:

Landline: +63 2 662 1111 Globe: +63 917 850 9029
Sun: +63 925 887 2835 Smart: +63 998 961 3012

To know more about convenient and affordable hotel bookings all over the Philippines, visit www.travelbook.ph. Follow TravelBook.ph on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TravelBook.ph/, Twitter https://twitter.com/travelbookph, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelbookph/.

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Silay City List of Heritage Houses

List of Heritage Houses in Silay City

Silay City is known as the Paris of Negros and also the Seat of Arts, Culture and Ecotourism in the province of Negros Occidental. Also Silay is considered as a Museum City because of of its numerous heritage houses. Below is the list of heritage houses in Silay City which you can visit during your heritage tour. Most of the houses is still inhabited while others were turned into museum, cafe, bed and breakfast, pension house and etc; For questions and inquiries you can drop your comment below or you may send us a message via contact form on the lower right side of the blog.

Level 1 – Declared


1. Carlos Arceo Ledesma Heritage House
2. Leandro de la Rama Locsin Ancestral House
3. Delfin Ledesma Ledesma Heritage House
4. Juana Coloso Ledesma House
5. Amelia Hilafo Flores House ( owned by Jison-Alano )
6. Arsenia Lopez Jison Ancestral House
7. Antonio Novels Sian House
8. Manuel de la Rama Locsin Ancestral House
9. Josefita Tionko Lacson Ancestral House

Level 2 with Marker


Hofileña Museum
Manuel Severino Hofileña Heritage House ( Hofileña Museum)


1. Victor Fernandez Gaston Heritage House ( Balay Negrense )
2. Alejandro Amechazura Heritage House
3. Jose Corteza Locsin Heritage House
4. Manuel Severino Hofileña Heritage House
5. Bernardino and Ysabel Lopez-Jalandoni Ancestral House ( a lifestyle Museum, commonly called The Pink House )
6. Jose “Pitong” Ledesma Heritage House
7. Kapitan Marciano Montelibano Heritage House
8. Vicente Conlu Montelibano Heritage Hpuse
9. Maria Ledesma Golez Heritage House ( now RCBC Silay branch )
10. Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House ( El Ideal Bakery )
11. Jose Benedicto Gambia Heritage House
12. Angel Araneta Ledesma Heritage House ( Culture and Arts Office of Silay – commonly called The Green House )
13. Teodoro Morada Heritage House
14. Digna Locsin Consing Heritage House
15. Soledad and Maria Montelibano Lacs on Heritage House
16. German Locsin Unson Ancestral House
17. Lino Lope Severino Ancestral House ( Severino Building )
18. Benita Jara Ancestral House ( ancestor of Nicolas Armin Jalandoni – last owner ) now Silay Sangguniang Panglungsod Building
19. Generoso Reyes Gambia Heritage House ( Twin House )
Declared Level 1 – Demolished by owners
1. Agusto Hiladp Severino House ( bought by Iglesia Ni Cristi )
2. Claudio Hilado Akol Heritage House ( bought by the Locsin Genealogy Foundation ) balcony has been retained
3. Modesto Ramirez Hojila ( Carlos Javelosa Jalandoni Ancestral House )

Not declared

Ancestral House in Silay City
Felix Tad y Lacson Ancestral House before demolition
CTTO: National Registry of Historical Sites


1. Felix Tad-y Lacson Ancestral House ( demolished 2014 )
2. Antonia de la Rama Ancestral House
3. Aguinaldo Gambia House ( house where Gen. Douglas McArthur Stayed )
4. St. Therisita's Academy

Gabaldon Schools


1. Silay North Elementary School
2. Silay South Elementary School

References:
Silay City Tourism Office
Silay Heritage List

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