#New World Makati Hotel

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Just wanna say thank you all for taking time to greet me with your well wishes! I appreciate you all for remembering me on my special day. I love you and I wish everyone who came across this to remain amazing and blessed and healthy and will always have a happy and peaceful heart. Hugs and many kisses to y’all! 🥰 HUGE SHOUTOUT TO some of my faves for making time and byahe to celebrate with me my birthday salubong. Kapunkap! Love you so much! And of course, to the person who arranged everything for my birthday (supposedly a surprise lol) — dushi @pjrgdio for being the sweetest, the most patient, understanding, and caring! Yes it’s not your birthday, but thank you for your existence. I’m always grateful for having you since Day 1! 🤍 #29 (at New World Makati Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnl6b3fPGs4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Jasmine at New World Makati Hotel Launches New A La Carte Menu by Executive Chinese Chef Brandon Ng

New World Makati Hotel recently launched an exquisite new à la carte menu at its renowned premium Chinese restaurant, Jasmine. Prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Brandon Ng, this carefully curated selection of dishes celebrates the rich flavors and traditions of Chinese cuisine, promising to tantalize the taste buds of both locals and hotel guests alike.

Jasmine can be found on the second floor, just above the hotel’s elegant lobby. It features authentic Cantonese dishes in an exquisite five-star setting that elegantly fits the exceptional quality of its offerings. It has consistently been awarded by Philippine Tatler as one of the Top 20 Restaurants in the country and is one of the most sought after dining destinations in the city.

We usually go to Jasmine for their Unlimited Dimsum promotion but it is also a very popular venue for family celebrations and gatherings. The main dining hall comes with tables for small and big groups alike.

The Hungry Kat was invited last week to sample some of the new dishes at Jasmine. We were hosted at one of their private dining rooms which can easily accommodate up to 12 guests.

Jasmine's new menu has over 30 dishes ranging from appetizers, seafood, barbecue, dim sum, soup, vegetarian, and desserts. These are now all available at Jasmine for both lunch and dinner.

With an impressive 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Brandon Ng has worked with renowned luxury 5-star hotel properties, including the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Hong Kong, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Pullman - ACCOR Hotels, The Star Casino, Westin Stamford & Le Meridien - Starwood Hotels & Resorts. His professional journey spans across various countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Macau, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Australia, and the Philippines.

Jasmine offers some unique and refreshing Chinese Cocktails to pair with these savory dishes. These are all infused with tea so they are quite different from the usual bar and hotel cocktails. I tried the Xiang Mao Drop (P560) with its signature blend rum, lemongrass, fresh mint, lime juice and tie guan yum tea syrup.

Another favorite is the Jasmine Bloom (P560) which comes with Christian Drouin gin, Mancino Blanco vermouth, jasmine tea, lime juice, egg white and honey. These cocktails are not as sweet as your usual concoctions so they are really quite interesting.

We started our 15-course lunch with the Hot & Sour Seafood Soup (P678 for 2 pax). This is a very good and tasty soup, similar to how it tastes in the streets of Hong Kong.

For appetizers, we had the Poached Chicken in ‘Sichuan’ Chili Vinaigrette (P528). This is a fiery dish that will get your taste buds running. The chicken slices are very tender but it's the sauce that really brings this dish to a higher level.

If you prefer a more traditional starter, you can never go wrong with the Signature Roasted Duck (P2888-half). The crispy skin just glistens with all its juicy flavors. Get a few pieces and dip it in the sweet and tangy plum sauce for the perfect bite.

Another favorite at Jasmine is their Crispy Pork Belly (P888). This is always a must-order with its very delicious and crunchy pork skin.

Jasmine offers several new and exciting dimsum items on the menu. The Assorted Mushrooms and Truffle Dumpling (P388 per order) is a new vegetarian option that is both light and tasty.

There's also the Scallops, Prawns, and Black Caviar Dumpling (P388 per order) for those with a truly exquisite palate. This was my favorite dimsum item that afternoon and I will surely be going back for this.

Another popular dimsum dish is the Deep-Fried Bean Curd Roll in Oyster Sauce (P288). This is a bit different from the traditional steamed bean curd roll but it comes with the same excellent flavors.

There are several new main dishes on the menu as well. The Wok Fried Marinated Beef Short Ribs (P1588) is a savory beef dish that can be the centerpiece of any big gathering. This is great to pair with rice.

From the Live Seafood menu, we had the Fried Shrimps (market price) cooked with crispy chili garlic ‘Bi Feng Tang’ style. This is a colorful way to serve shrimps, but you can also choose to have it cooked differently.

Our favorite dish for the day would be the Deep Fried Pomfret in Garlic Chili ‘Yu Xiang’ Sauce (P1528). This was an amazing seafood dish with the chili sauce providing a masterful companion. It is similar to a sweet and sour sauce but with much bolder flavors. It's not really that spicy, so everyone was able to enjoy this wonderful fish.

There's also the Stir-Fried Lotus Roots, Black Fungus, Assorted Vegetables (P588) for those who like healthier vegetable dishes to go with their meats and seafood.

Of course, the best way to devour all of those dishes is with fried rice. The Golden Salted Egg Yolk Fried Rice, Chicken, XO sauce (P788) is honestly one of the best fried rice I have ever eaten. The combination of ingredients makes it really burst with flavors without being overpowering.

For desserts, we had the Creamy Taro with Glutinous Rice Dumpling Pandan and Coconut (P238). This was a warm and creamy dessert that everyone loved. For those who prefer cold desserts, go and order the Chilled Cream Milk Pudding (P238) which is topped with avocado ice cream.

We would like to thank Francine Arias, Marketing Communications Manager of New World Makati Hotel for hosting our media lunch to try the new exquisite menu of Jasmine. For reservations, please call 8811-6888 ext. 3679. More news and promos are available on the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as on the website www.manila.newworldhotels.com/en.

Jasmine at New World Makati

Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati City

8811-6888 ext. 3679 / Viber (0917) 888-4194

www.manila.newworldhotels.com/en

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A Whole New Chapter

Road Trip!

Here we go, off on a 2-week road trip through Northern Luzon!

Days 1-2, La Union

Picked up at 7:00am by our driver, Artemio, we packed up and headed north out of Manila. Even at this time, on a Sunday morning, it took most of an hour to clear Manila. Partly due to 24/7 traffic, but even without traffic the Metro Manila area is really big, on par with the largest cities in the world, even Los Angeles. Going thru Manila, I was reminded what a country of economic contrast this is, with the gleaming high-rise buildings of Manila and Makati in the background of expansive squatters slums along the expressway.

North of Manila you quickly get into lush farm and ranch lands, no difference between the two really, as farmers growing sugar cane, corn, all sorts of vegetable crops, and of course, rice, will also have cattle and goats tied up here and there. I think they rotate sections of their land, with some growing crops, while others are being naturally cleared and fertilized. The land from north of Metro Manila all the way until you reach the sea south of La Union, stretching some 200 km, struck me as a green Central Valley (California), with endless farmlands bordered by mountains both east and west, with small towns and scattered industrial buildings. Not much need for canals and irrigation here, though the rice paddies must have some sort of canal-based or pumped irrigation as they need to be flooded. Here and there we saw a farmer tilling his field with a plow drawn by a Carabao, the native oxen used as a draft animal.

The useful Carabao (picture from an earlier visit):

I realized that one thing you don’t see much of here, as compared to the Central Valley or any farming region in the US, is farm equipment. There is an occasional small farm tractor, but most of the heavy work here is still born by animals, or just human labor.

Max agreed with us that it’s pretty nice to have a driver and just relax and enjoy the ride.

Max was excited to see all the moo-moo cows, his favorite animal! It’s taken him a while to recognize the Philippine cattle as moo-moo cows, as they look different and, especially around our home in Batangas, very skinny compared to US cows. I’ve always thought that the cattle here were Brahma, as they have humps and floppy ears like the ones I’ve seen in pictures from India. Researching it, I found that the local cattle are recognized as a separate breed, known simply as “Philippine Native” cattle, and are descended from cattle introduced from China and Mexico.

Continuing north, we passed through the city of Angeles, where some readers may have been stationed, or at least passed through, as it was the home of Clark AFB until 1991. Now the air base is the major international airport serving northern Luzon.

We stayed on the expressway until it ends in the town of Rosario where we turned west onto the Mac Arthur Highway.

After 5 ½ hours on the road, we reached our destination, San Juan, La Union (oo-nee-own). La Union has relatively recently grown up as a resort area and surfing hub of the Philippines. It’s one of two areas in the Philippines, the other being Siargao, that host a professional World Surfing League event (see “Mark and Georgia’s March 2019 Philippines Trip”, Days 13-15). And sure enough, in contrast to the calm waters we see in most of the Philippines, they got waves! Just like Hawaii, the biggest waves come in the winter, though these were enough to scare Max from the water. Our hotel was on a wide, quiet beach, with just a few surfers practicing on the waves.

We had Artemio drop us off in the next town down the coast, San Fernando, for dinner. San Fernando is the home of Urbiztondo beach, the center of the surfing scene. All along the beach are bars and restaurants, making this also party central! This seems to be what most of the generally younger crowd come to La Union for, the action on the beach rather than in the water.

Mass of humanity at Urbiztondo beach, a big contrast to the quiet beach where we’re staying!

We found a good Japanese restaurant just off the beach, that welcomed Max, and proceeded to eat too much…

An aside, regarding Max’s acceptance as a service animal over here, it’s a mixed bag, just as we’d read about before coming. Some places, restaurants, shops, hotels, etc., simply welcome him without any fuss at all. Some initially try to forbid him but give in when we show his registration card and a copy of a Philippines Senate bill that reads very much like the US ADA laws, which guarantee that a service animal has the same right of entry to any establishment that the animal’s owner/handler has. Some places, however, are just rude and don’t care what we show them. Lastly, some are actually knowledgeable that the Senate bill we are armed with has not yet passed the Senate and therefore not actually law in the Philippines. We don’t really push the issue much, and sometimes just move on.

After another full day sightseeing in and around La Union, we move on to Vigan, about a 3-hour drive up the coast.

Days 3-5, Vigan

Shortly after leaving San Juan, we enter the province of Ilocos Sur (Southern Ilocos). Provinces in the Philippines are like states in the U.S., with a Governor, legislature, and courts, the ability to create provincial laws, collect taxes, etc., while still operating under federal laws to an extent similar to the U.S. We live in Batangas province, La Union is another province, etc. There are 82 provinces in the Philippines.

We continue north on the Mac Arthur highway, a smooth, modern highway passing still through rich farm/ranch lands bordered by the sea to the west and mountains east. We pass through numerous small towns, many having familiar names such as Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, San Antonio, even San Jose and San Francisco, reflecting the influence of Spanish colonization.

Vigan has been on my “must visit” list for many years; it’s known as the foremost cultural heritage site in the Philippines. Having escaped most of the ravages of WW2 and other conflicts, the center of town retains the cobblestone streets and architecture from the Spanish colonial era (1565-1898).

It’s a short walk from our hotel to the nearby Calle Crisologo, the main “old town” street which is closed to auto traffic. We head that way, stopping for a quick lunch at  nearby Plaza Burgos of local dishes including empanadas, okoy (veggie and seafood fritter), pinakbet (veggies and pork), dinakdakan (pork simmered in onions), and rice (all costing a whopping $4…). Getting to the Calle Crisologo, Georgia decided that Max and I needed a calesa ride. Calesa are the historic taxis of the Philippines, two-wheeled carriages drawn by small Philippine ponies. In every city at one time, they are still found giving rides to tourists, especially in places like Vigan. We walked along and selected a friendly looking pony, found that it cost only 200 pesos (about $3.50) for a 1-hour tour, so I hoisted Max up and off the three of us went on a nice tour of Vigan city.

One place we passed by that I was curious about was the Ilocos Sur Capitol building, which was sporting what appeared to be Pride flags and colors. Curious, because being LGBTQ+ is still illegal in the Philippines, though such laws are not enforced as far as I know, and like any place you see people here just openly being who they are. I was just surprised, though, in this strictly Catholic nation, to see a government entity in such apparent solidarity. On checking, I found that on July 1, 2023, the province of Ilocos Sur adopted a resolution to “Transcend in all Colors”, outlining a 10-point agenda to promote “Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity”. Good for Ilocos Sur, hopefully such thinking will continue to spread throughout the Philippines.

On the good advice of our calesa driver, we went back to the hotel room to wait out the heat of the day, then returned to Calle Crisologo in the evening when it had cooled off. We enjoyed a walk down the street with its cobblestones and colonial era homes, many now converted to souvenir shops and restaurants.

We stopped at a streetside café for dinner and enjoyed a number of Ilocano dishes. Georgia explains that many dishes, e.g., Pinakbet, are found throughout the Philippines, but local variations can make large differences. For instance, I haven’t really enjoyed Pinakbet before, but tonight’s version was really good! Also, the longganisa (pork sausage) here is savory and garlicky vs. the sweet sausages by the same name found in most other regions.

The next morning we toured around town, going to a number of spots including one called the “Hidden Gardens”. Hidden, by being in an unexpected place within what looked like a residential area, it was a cool and serene path though a large garden. No admission fee, but there were ample opportunities to support the garden, and we did buy some plants to take home, to surprise our gardener Vima.

Monkeys 1, Max 0

I wish I had a video of this… In the parking lot of the garden there was a monkey in a small cage. Max was off leash, and we encouraged him to go have a look, and he cautiously moved towards the monkey. Then, suddenly, the monkey got mad, reared up with arms in the air, bared his teeth, and made a loud screech! In a millisecond Max was gone, running faster than I’d ever seen him go, even when he's trying to run down a Chuckit ball with his sister Lizzie! We had no idea at first where he went, but we found he’d taken refuge in the souvenir shop next to the parking lot. We’d planned that our next stop would be a local zoo but decided that one monkey would be enough for Max today!

So on to lunch. Empandas are an Ilocano specialty, so we went for another recommended empanaderia close to the hotel. Empanada are actually a common snack food all over the Philippines. Georgia makes them, based on her Mom’s recipe, with a meat and potato filling, sometimes with raisins for sweetness, baked in a folded pie crust shell. They are very different here – deep fried, have a lighter and crispy shell more like a spring roll wrapper, filled with shredded cabbage or green papaya, longganisa, and a whole egg. Different and delicious! All in all we tried 3 empanaderias, the last using shredded papaya rather than cabbage. We both agreed that this last one had the best flavor!

Crispy shell, cabbage, egg, and longganisa. Yum!

After lunch Artemio drove us down to Santa Maria, to see an old church which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. The first church was established on this site in 1567, with construction on the present church beginning in 1765. This beautiful church has been well cared for, and of course escaped damage during the war.

All for now, just some of the sights and treats from La Union and Vigan. Next stops, Laoag and Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, and Santa Ana, Cagayan.

Take care, see you soon!

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What truly distinguishes Café 1228 is its unwavering dedication to the well-being of its guests. With a strong emphasis on providing a safe and enjoyable dining environment, the restaurant upholds the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in preparing every dish. Diners can relax and savor their meal confidently, knowing their health is a top priority.

Conveniently located adjacent to the hotel lobby, Café 1228 welcomes hotel residents and external visitors with open arms. Open daily, the restaurant serves up a delightful breakfast spread from 06:00 am to 10:00 am on weekdays, extending until 10:30 am on weekends. Lunch hours are run from 11:30 am to 02:30 pm on weekdays and 12:00 pm to 02:30 pm on weekends, while dinner can be enjoyed from 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm.

For those searching for a culinary escapade brimming with an extensive selection of delectable dishes, Café 1228 is the place to be. Treat yourself to a regal feast and create cherished memories at New World Hotel Makati's beloved Café 1228. In a realm of hotel buffets, this café shines brightly for its exceptional service, with dedicated staff members such as Mimi and Freeman going above and beyond to ensure that every guest has a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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Seda Residences Makati Shines Bright for the Holidays with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Client Appreciation Night

Seda Residences Makati, the city's premier destination for seamless stays and topnotch service, recently celebrated its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, an event that marks the beginning of the festive season and sets the stage for a month-long celebration of joy, giving, and community spirit.

This year's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony holds a special significance as Seda Residences Makati once again collaborates with Seda Hotels’ charity partner Smile Train, an organization dedicated to providing cleft repair surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in need. The lighting of the Christmas tree not only symbolizes the start of the holiday season but also kickstarts the hotel's charity campaign for Smile Train.

Guests and attendees are invited to contribute to this noble cause and make a difference in the lives of children around the world. Adding to the hotel’s festive decorations is the newly unveiled Gingerbread Tower, meticulously crafted in the likeness of Seda Residences Makati – complete with a whimsical fondant display of restaurants and shops at the mall below the hotel. This yuletide masterpiece features intricate sugar and chocolate creations showcasing the dedication to craftsmanship and detail that Seda Residences Makati is known for.

Coinciding with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is the hotel’s Annual Client Appreciation Night to express gratitude to its valued partners who have played a pivotal role in its success throughout the year. The event honors top corporate accounts and online travel agency partners. Also in attendance is a list of long-time clientele from embassies and multinational groups, representatives of other Ayala Corporation subsidiaries, media friends, and special guests from local government agencies and the Department of Tourism.

The month-long celebration of the yuletide holidays at Seda Residences Makati includes exciting offers for both rooms and dining outlets: Holiday Countdown Buffets; A gingerbread-making contest for kids; Christmas and New Year’s Eve room packages, and this year’s festive room offer: ‘12 Days of Christmas’ where guests availing of the overnight stay package are welcomed with a Christmas plushie, tsokolate batirol plus ensaymada at the Santa Café, a photo session at the Christmas corner, and vouchers to get gifts from Santa’s Gift Wagon. You may visit the hotel website at www.residencesmakati.sedahotels.com or call them at 0917 875 1871.

About Seda Residences Makati Located within Makati Central Business District, with 293 serviced residences ranging from studio to larger, pet-friendly 1- to 3-bedroom apartments. A roof deck bar and an a la carte and buffet restaurant are available for hotel and walk-in guests.

About Smile Train World’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care. Over the last 20+ years, they have supported safe, high-quality, and free cleft care for 1.5+ million children

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Today’s world is an increasingly digital-centric one, where people depend on the internet for many of their activities. Thus, it’s more crucial than ever for businesses to invest in good search engine optimization (SEO). Do note that ALL businesses across all industries can benefit from the services of a reliable SEO company. That said, there are some industries that need it more than others due to the nature of algorithms, user behavior, and localized competition. Here are a few of these industries that can take full advantage of good SEO:

E-commerce

It’s no secret that the e-commerce industry is booming globally. This means that, if you’re operating an online store of any kind, you’ll have plenty of competition. If you want to stand out, increase your website traffic, and potentially boost your sales, it’s wise to invest in good SEO. Of course, with the way digital spaces work, you can already get a lot of mileage simply by posting on social media. As long as you have quality products and services, word of mouth and virality can help you get more traction. However, you can’t rely solely on these because they largely depend on luck. This is especially true for viral content. With SEO, you can take plenty of concrete actions to help your e-commerce site rank higher on search engine results pages or SERPs. Some of the things that an SEO company can do for you include optimizing your landing pages, writing detailed product descriptions, and creating high-quality on-page content. Good SEO can also improve a customer’s experience within your e-commerce site. In turn, this can increase the likelihood of successful and repeat transactions.

Real Estate

One of the most common habits of search engine users is to include the location of whatever they’re looking for so they can get more relevant results. For example, if they’re looking for a new smartphone, they may type something along the lines of “best smartphone philippines” or “best smartphone under 20k philippines” in the search bar. This habit is something that real estate practitioners should capitalize on. With good SEO, you can rank higher on searches that include specific locations or landmarks, e.g., “condo in makati” or “office for rent near EDSA.” What’s great about search engine optimization for real estate sites and businesses is that Google Maps results also affect the main search results. This simply means that you’re accomplishing two SEO goals at once and thus getting more value for your investment.

Home Renovations and Interior Design

In the same way that real estate benefits from good SEO, allied industries and businesses can also leverage SEO to boost their online visibility and overall profits. Some of these industries and businesses include home renovations, interior design, and even cleaning services. Like residential and commercial properties, these businesses are usually searched with an accompanying location, e.g., “aircon cleaning Quezon City”. Using the right SEO strategies, your company will be easier to find online.

Hospitality and Tourism

The hospitality and tourism industry is highly competitive, so you’re going to need every advantage you can get to stand out amongst other players in the field. Fortunately, even small to mid-sized hotels, resorts, restaurants, and similar establishments can beat bigger companies online through the strategic use of SEO. The key is to conduct careful research, especially with regard to the most-used keywords by users. This will allow you to tailor your online presence specifically to cater to customers who are looking for places to stay, dine, and have fun during their vacation.

Legal Services and Law

Unlike other businesses and industries previously mentioned in this list, those who search for lawyers and other forms of legal services are more intent about it. In short, they really, truly need your help. By being present and easily searchable online, you can drive more traffic to your site to increase views, inquiries, and eventual conversions. What you have to remember is that law is one of the industries where a company’s reputation largely impacts whether or not customers will want to work with them. In direct relation to this, companies that rank high on SERPs are often viewed as trustworthy. Therefore, good SEO can help law firms not only in terms of visibility but also in terms of credibility.

Medical Services

When people are in need of specific medical services, they usually search for the specific thing they need. For example, one might search for a “CBC lab test” or a “cancer doctor” in a specific location or hospital. They may also search for medical services by symptoms (e.g., “pamumula ng mata”). By capitalizing on these search behaviors, businesses in the medical industry can rank high on SERPs and enjoy increased visibility. Similarly, medicine is also an industry where trust is a critical component of a customer’s likelihood of working with you. Through the help of SEO, businesses and professionals that require medical services can boost both their SERP rankings but also their potential customers’ level of trust. Whether we like it or not, the internet—and its impact on our daily lives—is here to stay. In order to succeed, businesses in all industries should learn how to adapt; one way to do this is through SEO. The ones mentioned above, in particular, can especially benefit from the boost in visibility and SERP rankings. If your business is in any of these industries, consider investing in good SEO if you haven’t yet. Read the full article

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Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi - I See the Light (From "Tangled"/Sing-Along)

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TAX & RELIGION - FREE -

MAKATI - MINDORO ISLAND -

SECRETLY - RULED - BY ONE -

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ONLY - TONGUES - OUR -

PROMISE - JUST - ONE -

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RULED - BY - TONGUES -

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NOBLE - MALE - TENTATIVE

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CONSTANCE - BAILEY

ALL - 5 NAMES EACH

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MARRIAGE - LEAVE IT - 2 END

KEEP - OWN - RECORDS - OF

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ACTIVATE - PULSE - MURDER

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Tonight, a regular guest gifted me this bracelet with gem charms that unbelievably matched my Sri Lankan gemstone necklace that I decided to wear for today’s bidjow. Galing ng law of attraction! 👏 #saritasings #urbband #gems #gemstones (at New World Makati Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpkV6HuPaNw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So excited for @ailabaila today ✨😍✨ #JAabay #JABrideSquad (at New World Makati Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoypLE7v5JvSWYYOwRg9JsMbeWooSycqPQhVnQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jpmanahan]

Looks Very Snazzy. Our ladies deserve the best, so having our @pilipinaswnt sport the @adidasph x @adidasfootball catalog. Kudos To @phifootballfederation for doing the legwork. (at New World Makati Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cob2KkFuDfJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Where the best adventure begins in the heart of Manila 🤍 📸 @theworldexploits 👙 @seductivbrands 🏙 @newworldmakati YouTube Channel: www.YouTube.com/sivajnana Twitter: www.twitter.com/sivajnana FB: www.Facebook.com/sivajnana Stream @uplive.global Download Uplive: https://app.adjust.com/3hpmfv_hjs7ufs?campaign=Siva #travel #travelph #instagram #instagramers #palawan #nomad #vlog #vlogger #vloggerlife #model #modellife #lazada #lazadaph #photooftheday #fashion #fashionstyle #fashiondesigner #fashionblogger #youtube #youtubevlogger #vlogger #vloggerlife #sivajnana #seductivbrands #theworldexploits #newworldmakati #makati #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines (at New World Makati Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZytwFyM5o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[beingjellybeans]

Valentine’s Day celebrations at the New World Makati Hotel

New World Makati Hotel beckons couples for a romantically indulgent all-you-can-eat  lunch or dinner at Café 1228 on 14 February, as well as a decadent array of swoon-worthy sweet treats at The Shop, ideal as gifts for that special someone. Romantic Indulgence at Café 1228 Couples are in for a delightfully decadent dining experience as Café 1228 offers an extensive all-you-can-eat a la carte…

[takeoffphilippines]

airasia Superapp Soars to New Heights with its Multi-Experience Features from Traveling to Shopping

Manila, 08 July 2023 - Traveling does not need to be stressful. In fact, it can now be as easy as 1-2-3, with the launch of the all-in-one application for all travel needs and always at the best value  – with the airasia Superapp!

The airasia Superapp is the latest online travel agency (OTA) platform that conveniently provides necessary travel services, all in one application.

On July 8, the airasia Superapp launched its Explore Your Way campaign and welcomed thousands of mall-goers at SM Mall of Asia where they explored the wonders of each application's major features such as Flights, Hotels, Transport, and Rewards. Attendees were immersed in a travel-based  experience which is focused on delivering the best value, as they took on journeys of discovery, fun games, and prizes.

airasia Superapp Chief Commercial Officer Mai Yin Tan said “airasia Superapp is here to take the hassle out of booking the best value travel deals and is very useful not only for your domestic trips, but also for international travel. From flights on over 700 airlines, the best accommodation packages, to ride hailing, food, deliveries and more this should become your one stop shop for all your preferred travel bookings.

“I am also happy to announce that we have just been nominated as Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Awards. We hold this nomination so dear to our hearts because in just a year’s time, airasia Superapp’s efforts have been recognized in this prestigious award-giving body. I hope you can vote for us at https://worldtraveltechawards.com/award/asia-best-travel-booking-app/2023.

“We have a lot more in store for Filipinos with the airasia Superapp that you should definitely watch out for.”

airasia Superapp offers not only the best low cost airline deals, but also hotel accommodation at the best rates with a wide-range of selection and direct partnerships. Whether you are looking for a 5-star accommodation or budget hotel, you can book it via airasia Superapp as over 900,000 hotels across the globe are available on the platform.

In the Philippines, airasia Superapp has fostered strong ties with the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, Hotel 101 Manila, Red Planet Hotels, Berjaya Makati Hotel, Sunlight Hotel Coron, and many more to ensure that all needs of the users are covered. With airasia Superapp, there is something for everyone.

airasia Superapp Managing director, Ray Berja said “Our Explore Your Way campaign is a perfect time to let everyone know that airasia Superapp is an industry leading online travel agency (OTA) that lets its users easily book flights from their airline of choice as we have a wide range of local and international carriers in the platform such as Sunlight Air, Airswift and Royal Air. Our hope is to make traveling more convenient and cost-efficient because we want our customers to make the most out of their time and budget so they have more money in their pocket when they get to their destination.”

With the theme “Explore Your Way”, mall attendees were given “boarding passes” that were used to explore the booths of airasia Superapp’s major lines of business (LOBs). The Dream Destination (Flights) Booth featured a world trivia game where participants were given the chance to dart and land on  their favourite countries and locations across the world in order to win merchandise or a travel prize. The Hotel Ball Pit Frenzy gave incredible hotel discounts including exclusive Superapp vouchers and rewards, while a memory game was available  at the last stop, the Rewards Paradise where prizes and promotional deals were redeemed. Winners to the Rewards Paradise also had a chance of winning the major raffle draw for attendees who finished the trip to all booths. Raffle draw prizes included special vouchers from airasia’s partner companies, airasia superapp points, and round trip international and local flights.

The airasia Explore Your Way Fair was made possible in partnership with GCash, RCBC,  Sunlight Air, Megaworld, Red Planet, Hotel 101, Bluewater Resorts, OceanJet, The 815 Co., Bayongciaga, and Dermo Republiq.

With the airasia Superapp, Capital A aims for travelers to have their well-deserved and worry-free vacation. Aside from its major LOBs including flights, hotels, and rewards, the airasia Superapp also offers a convenient, tax-free shopping through its shop feature while the transport allows travelers to book bus or ferry rides to the various destinations in the country.

Through the #ExploreYourWay event launch, attendees got first-hand experience on navigating the airasia Superapp. With the goal to provide convenience for travelers, using the application is also convenient and easy, you just need to download the airasia Superapp from the App Store for IOS, Play Store for Android, or AppGallery for Huawei and key in your basic details. With a wide range of services to choose from, you are now ready to enjoy the superapp.

For more information, visit the @airasiasuperapp.ph on Facebook and Instagram.

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