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Experience & Discover Hong Kong At The Travel Madness Expo

Avid travelers and adventurers, take note! The much awaited Travel Madness Expo will be happening at SMX from July 8 to 10. Joining the exciting event will be the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to share the awesome, jam-packed line-up of summer events in Asia’s World City, Hong Kong.

Drop by the HKTB pavilion at booths 29 to 34 where you can see the highlights of the best places to SHOP, EAT, PLAY in Hong Kong this season. Amazing deals and discounts, plus a few treats, await you. Come for the enticing offers, such as promos from the top airlines. Discover Hong Kong with roundtrip airfare from Cathay Pacific starting at USD131 per person or from Philippine Airlines starting at USD128 per person. Terms and conditions apply.

Take home one of Abbey Sy’s personally designed pasalubong bags with any purchase of round trip air ticket or package to Hong Kong.

To make your shopping easier, take home one of Abbey Sy’s personally designed pasalubong bags with any purchase of round trip air ticket or package to Hong Kong. The talented artist used some of the city’s most iconic images as a focal point in her bag design, making it a perfect tote to bring when you visit Hong Kong, and to stash your gifts and goodies to bring back home. Hurry up and book, because this promo is only until supplies last. Terms and conditions apply.

Get a taste of Hong Kong’s thriving culinary culture with the street food favorite egg waffles from Michelin recommended shop Mammy Pancake, by Tsim Sha Tsui franchise co-owners Noelle Chan and Carla Chan.

Get a taste of Hong Kong’s thriving culinary culture with this street food favorite: egg waffles. Mammy Pancake, a Michelin recommended Hong Kong shop famous for putting a flavored twist on the original egg waffles, will be giving visitors a chance to savor this delicious staple from 10AM to 11AM and 1PM to 2PM every day of the expo. If you go on a Friday and Saturday, you can still grab a bite of the snack at 4PM to 5PM. All while supplies last.

It doesn’t stop there; visitors of the expo will be treated to even more surprises. Anyone who takes a selfie at the HK pavilion and downloads “My Hong Kong Guide” App will receive a gift from HKTB.

At the pavilion, you can also learn about all the fun and family-friendly activities you can enjoy in Hong Kong.  Some of the key Summer events include the Hong Kong Pulse 3D Light Show which runs every night from August 5 to 28, Ani-com and Games, Food Expo, Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival, to the Lan Kwai Fong Beer and Music Fest.

Awesome tour packages will also be available for perusal at the booth. For attractions that kids will surely love, inquire about the wide variety of activities you can do with the family, such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and many more.

There’s never a shortage of fun and excitement in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Drop by Hong Kong Tourism Board’s pavilion at the Travel Madness Expo to get great deals and make your next vacation to Hong Kong the best one yet.

For more information, log on to DiscoverHongKong.com.

Make Your Dining Moments Even Sweeter with Reyal’s Litson Manok

In life, there are things you just can’t live without. Movie marathons with the ‘barkada’ are not complete without your favorite popcorn in hand.  Meanwhile, family reunions are just not the same without a sumptuous buffet spread over a long table. Filipinos are known to be food lovers and they want every dining moment to be special and complete.

Reyal Litson Manok, the latest chicken sensation in the market, wants to make every Filipino’s dining experience to be all the more exciting with the addition of its unique and special blend of  “Hanep na Sauce” that appeals to everyone’s tastes.

Reyal Litson Manok, is a charcoal-roasted butterfly-cut chicken that arrived in Philippine stores with a  ‘Hanep na Sauce’ that is  a combination of sweet honey sauce, chili oil, and fried garlic bits.

“We are launching the Reyal Litson Manok because we want to give Filipinos a new dining experience. We want to give them the option of enjoying roasted chicken in a new way, but at the same time we want to let them know that charcoal roasted chicken can be delicious and affordable at the same time,” said Patricia Abiog, Reyal Litson Manok Brand Head.

Abiog shared that Reyal’s Litson Manok sauce is not merely glazed or drizzled as the chicken is served with a generous amount of the sauce. The sauce variant is also a great departure from the usual ‘lechon sauce or toyomansi’, resulting in a brand new way of enjoying your favorite roasted chicken meal.

Reyal’s “Mas masarap ‘pag may sauce” tagline is due to the unique sauce that comes with its litson manok. The brand is the answer to the Filipino’s penchant for sauces but offers something different from lechon sauce or toyomansi, a favorite among Pinoys.

Reyal Litson Manok is a product of Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. The brand name is a play on the name of Col. Pedro Real who discovered the Tumaga River in Zamboanga, one of the original places that developed the ‘litson manok’ style of cooking.

As of today, Reyal Litson Manok has 31 outlets nationwide and is continuously expanding.. The outlets are located in Davao, CDO, Southern Tagalog, General Santos, Ormoc, Calbayog, and of course, Metro Manila.

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Vehicle for Your Needs

Buying a vehicle is not that easy. As much as one can dream of owning a sports car, there are a lot of things to consider aside from your budget. There is the weekly cost for gasoline, car maintenance fees, and the annual car insurance fees, among others. To minimize your expenses while at the same time being able to conveniently reach your destination, practical choices should be made.

How, then, should one find the right vehicle that comes closest to one’s dream car?

PSBank is here to help answer that question. Here are three simple steps from PSBank to guide car buyers in choosing the vehicle that perfectly meets their everyday needs.

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Lifestyle Check
First things first, identify your dream car versus the vehicle that can answer your needs and fit your budget. In outlining this, you have to consider factors such as the number of passengers who would regularly use the car, cargo capacity, availability and size of parking space, and weather conditions. Your driving habit should also be examined before deciding on a vehicle with either an automatic or manual transmission and when choosing between an engine running on diesel or gasoline.

Research Options and Make a List
In today’s digitally connected world, finding the ideal car is easier and no longer limited to visits to car show rooms. You can now search for the specs, costs, and availability of cars online. When searching in the Internet, study all possible financing options, models and units, and read up on user reviews to get a balanced view of the vehicle you are about to purchase. On top of this, you can take advantage of freebies offered by banks such as free chattel mortgage, free first year insurance and low amortization! Based on your research, you can now make a short list of the vehicles you can purchase before visiting the dealership or warehouse. This is an efficient way to find good deals and also helps save time.

Budget Wisely
Be realistic when setting a budget for a vehicle, whether it is brand new or second-hand. As a guiding principle, monthly car payments should be less than a third of one’s take-home pay. Loan packages should be carefully studied and compared to get the best rates. PSBank offers affordable car loans with prime rebate to assist its customers with such investments.

Aside from the car loans, promos, and application facility, PSBank’s website also features a Loan Calculator Module so that prospective buyers can compute monthly amortization rates and plan their budget accordingly.

PSBank also recently launched the PSBank Online Auto Loan Application that allows its clients to apply for a car loan anytime and anywhere using a computer or mobile device, eliminating the need for time-consuming paperwork and long lines. Credit decisions are given via SMS 24 hours from the time of application.
As an additional treat, clients who apply for a PSBank Auto Loan through the PSBank Online Auto Loan Application facility until July 31 will enjoy free comprehensive insurance on the first year and free chattel mortgage. Auto Loan applications should have a minimum loan amount of PhP500,000 and a minimum loan term of at least two years.

“At PSBank we are committed to deliver our ‘Simple lang. Maaasahan’ philosophy to our customers at all times. With a big investment such as a vehicle, we understand the challenges that come with it. As your trusted partner, PSBank is here every step of the way to help you overcome those challenges with the products and services we have to offer,” said Emmanuel A. Tuazon, PSBank SVP and Head of Marketing and Customer Experience Group.

With PSBank’s Auto Loan with Prime Rebate, any buyer can easily own their dream car that meets their lifestyle needs.

 

FoodPrint: Food Intolerance Testing From MediCard

Do you feel bloated or suffer headaches after eating certain food items? Your body may be “secretly” reacting to the food you have just eaten. It is also possible that some of the recurring health issues you have been experiencing are caused by certain food that your body cannot tolerate.

According to Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, a leading health maintenance organization, “food intolerance, unlike food allergy, manifests symptoms gradually, usually 72 hours to a few days after eating the offending food. It may cause different inflammatory symptoms which may affect different organs of the body and manifests as weight gain, bloating, migraine, body aches and pains including joint pains, PMS, depression etc. These can also become worse over time and may lead to more serious health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and the likes, if ignored.” Due to food intolerance’ delayed onset to manifest in the body, it is difficult to trace the root cause which is often just the food you are intolerant to.

MediCard has recently introduced FoodPrint, the most advanced and comprehensive food intolerance testing, to its members. This food intolerance test from the UK helps identify the food groups that trigger health problems. It involves exposing your body to 220 food items then taking a pin-prick sample of your blood for analysis. The test is a preventive measure and lifestyle modification tool. Knowing what food your body cannot tolerate can help you get rid of the symptoms and prevents the development of other diseases, like cancer and diabetes.

Food intolerance is a detrimental reaction of the body after ingesting certain food and beverages, which usually triggers a mild inflammatory reaction of the gut and digestive problems, like diarrhea and constipation. Its other symptoms include migraines, moodiness, and tiredness at certain times of the day, and difficulty losing weight.

MediCard offers a discounted rate for the Food Intolerance Test—PHP 11,400 for MediCard members and PHP 12,000 for non-members until July 31, 2016 only. After the test, you will be given a personalized food report and dietary guidebook. 

The innovative service is offered at the MediCard Lifestyle Center, a first-of-its-kind wellness center in Makati, and at the MediCard clinics in Centris, EDSA and Alabang. To avail of the service, call the MediCard Lifestyle Center at (02) 894-5720 or 878-5101, MediCard Centris, EDSA at (02) 920-5164 or 775-4629, and MediCard Alabang at (02) 850-3209 or 807-9219.

For more information about food intolerance testing, visit www.medicardphils.com and the MediCard Philippines Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MEDICard.Philippines.

MasterCard Elevates Your Hong Kong Travel Experience With Harbour City Deals

In true MasterCard fashion, the global payments company is finding bigger and better ways to delight their customers. Putting together the universal passion points that are shopping, travel, and luxury, MasterCard has teamed up with Hong Kong’s largest shopping destination that offers the best of all these.

Harbour City is so big that it could be an actual city on its own. The compound houses 700 shops, 50 restaurants, 2 movie theaters, and 3 major hotels.  It’s practically a travel destination in itself, with all the things to buy, food to taste, activities to enjoy, and sights to see inside.

A treat for MasterCard cardholders who are looking for a luxurious and exciting getaway is the Upgrade Plus Package @ Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel, Gateway Hotel, and Prince Hotel. All under Marco Polo Hotels, a leading hospitality brand in Asia, the three hotels are located within Harbour City, making them the most convenient places to stay for travelers.

From now, until Dec 20, 2016 using your MasterCard to book at least two nights in any of the three hotels for any time from June 1 to Dec 31, 2016 will get you a ton of thrilling benefits. Enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast for two, room upgrade to next room category, extra bed for rooms with three guests, a handy smart phone with unlimited 3G internet and unlimited local and international calls to 5 designated countries for the duration of your stay, guaranteed late check-out until 2:00 pm, 20% discount on laundry and dry cleaning services, and 20% discount on food and beverages at designated restaurants of Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel (Cucina, Café Marco and Lobby Lounge), Gateway Hotel (Three on Canton) and Prince Hotel (add@Prince). 

Most exciting of all is the complimentary Star Ferry 4-day pass for two persons. MasterCard cardholders have the chance to ride on these historic and uniquely Hong Kongese vessels that National Geographic labeled as one of the “50 places of a lifetime.” Simply book the Marco Polo Hotels and Star Ferry offer at least three days in advance, staying for two consecutive nights or more, and you can enjoy the stunning skyline and harbor views while aboard Star Ferry.

The offer is only available for bookings with promotion code STARHK, and don’t forget to bring the MasterCard card you used for the booking and present it when you check in the hotel.

A special surprise for Filipinos is MasterCard’s Tourist Exclusive Privileges @ Harbour City. Make sure to swing by Shoppers Care Centre at the 3/F Ocean Terminal of Harbour City from June 1 to August 31, 2016 and present your Philippine-issued MasterCard credit, debit and/or prepaid card along with your passport to get the “Tourist Special Privileges from Harbour City” booklet. Inside will be deals and discounts on over 180 shopping and dining offers.

Grab your MasterCard and get booking! MasterCard ensures that your experiences are more rewarding than ever. 

About MasterCard

MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 destinations and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and