Adventures of a Diva Princess

No comments

Jack Daniel's celebrates the Holidays by sharing the special Lynchburg tradition of putting JD Holiday Barrel Tree on key locations in cities and towns all over the globe.

The world’s number one whiskey brings Yuletide cheers in the Philippines with a tree lighting event happening on November 13, 2019 at C1 Park, 5th Avenue, High Street Central Square, Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

Sticking to the long-standing tradition of spreading festive warmth to family and friends across multiple generations, Jack Daniel’s has repurposed its own whiskey barrel to create a symbolic structure that champions the top whiskey brand’s sole message of “it’s not what’s under the tree that matters. It’s who’s around it.”

It’s the third time that the award-winning distillery is putting up the iconic Holiday Barrel Tree in the Philippines. The highly anticipated global tradition debuted in 2014 in two Metro Manila venues: Fuente Circle in Eastwood City and at The Fort Plaza in Bonifacio Global City. The tree lighting celebration found a new home in C1 Park in 2019, coinciding with the launch of its first ever pop-up bar in the Philippines, the Jack Daniel’s Bar No. 7.

This year, Jack Daniel’s is building a newly designed Holiday tree made from repurposed and deconstructed whiskey barrel. The distinctly classic design is tailored specifically for C1 Park, showcasing a formidable but effortlessly beautiful Christmas structure with detailed craftsmanship.

This special Holiday run also gives guests a festive experience via Jack Daniel’s Bar No. 7, the Jack Daniel’s pop-up bar, which features special JD Holiday cocktails including the JD Holiday Highball.

Jack Daniel’s is also set to give a taste of the Holiday spirit in the Northern region as it mounts another Holiday Barrel Tree at Mile Hi Center, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on November 29, Friday until January 5, 2020.

JD Holiday Promo

Swing by and experience a JD yakitori feast like no other starting November 16, 2019 and for the entire month of December at the Jack Daniel’s Bar No. 7 in Bonifacio Global City.

For a limited time, you can try Nanbantei of Tokyo’s yakitori sampler with the special JD sauce, paired perfectly with four (4) or two (2) Jack Daniel’s Holiday Highball drinks in an irresistible value deal for both solo and group orders.

No comments

As part of the multiple celebrations commemorating an important milestone in Philippine and global history, the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) partners with PhilPop to mount music events and activities that mark the 500th anniversary of Victory of Mactan in 2021.

Under the partnership agreement, the country’s premier songwriting competition will be the screening committee responsible for curating a 9-track compilation album that pays tribute to the triumph of Lapulapu in the famous Battle of Mactan.

Underrated gems

Instead of relying on star power and mega-hits, Dinah Remolacio, the Executive Director of PhilPop highlights the importance of empowering underrated musical talents from all over the country whose artistic blueprint and songwriting talent stand out from the ordinary. “With guidance from our distinguished crop of industry professionals and award-winning mentors, this year’s selection strikes a balance between theme and form. I’m proud to say that the compilation record serves its function in discovering the future of homegrown music.”

National Artist and PhilPop Music Fest Foundation Board Member and Bootcamp Master Ryan Cayabyab feels the same way about the songwriters and interpreters behind the compilation record. “It’s an honor to discover promising new acts who are capable of writing compositions that could impact people’s lives. Not only are they defying and challenging trends; these songwriters are also finding ways to develop their own artistic stamp while making sure that the material adheres to specific requirements of NQC in terms of content and vision.”

As an esteemed institution that provides a world-class and sustainable songwriting curriculum, PhilPop has handpicked eight songs from the PhilPop Bootcamp 2019 that it hosted on various venues such as Batangas, Tagum and Lingayen. The final song, which will be a collaboration among PhilPop coaches, will be launched soon.

“PhilPop was one of the institutions that came to mind when asked who we want to work with in producing the Quincentennial songs,” says NQC Head of Secretariat Ian Alfonso. “This time, we want to come up with a streaming playlist that best represents the collective musical taste of this generation, while also taking into consideration the Filipino-ness of pop music and the celebration of the quincentennial.”

Future plans

Aside from the National Quincentennial Commemorations Playlist which will be out on streaming and digital platforms soon, NQC and PhilPop is currently looking into producing music shows and concerts as part of its efforts to promote the 500 years of achievement in circumnavigating the planet for the first time. “One of the objectives of the National Quincentennial Committee is to have multi-disciplinary activities, and to have PhilPop among our partners is also a way of support to OPM industry,” Alfonso points out.

Alfonso recently shared the partnership’s plans to join the international community in celebrating a 500-day countdown to the Victory of Mactan in Lapulapu City, Davao City and Manila. “As we approach 2021, expect activities that will elevate public's interest to the World our ancestors had, debunking misconceptions and myths that they were savages and uncivilized. Our very own Lapulapu will be the heart of the celebration, for he was among the rallying Symbol which Rizal and the heroes of the Philippine Revolution evoked as our nation was being founded in 1898.”

PhilPop Bootcamp 2019 is an initiative of the PhilPop Music Foundation, chaired by Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan. This year's PhilPop boot camp is co-presented by Maynilad and Meralco with Smart as a major sponsor.

No comments

What better way to kick start the New Year than with a visit to the dynamic city of Dubai? This winter, Emirates is offering a chance for travelers from the Philippines to explore more of Dubai for less. If visiting Dubai is on your bucket list, Emirates is giving travelers a compelling reason to book a trip now. During this limited time offer, travelers are able to enjoy great fares, loaded with added-value perks, in addition to a complimentary 2-night hotel stay in the heart of Dubai, 10kg free excess baggage allowance and a free 30-Day Dubai Tourist Visa for local travelers.

A visit to Dubai is a must, being named one of the world’s best cities for travelers to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet. Known for its unique combination of iconic attractions, entertainment destinations, outdoor and cultural offerings, as well as picturesque skylines and architecture, Dubai is a traveler’s paradise and there’s no better time to visit than now.

In the promotion which runs from December 2-15, 2019, return fares to Dubai start at USD 450 in Economy Class and at USD 1250 in Business Class and are valid for travel between December 5-27, 2019 and January 3-May 31, 2020. Economy Class passengers who book flights within the promotional period can enjoy two nights’ accommodation at either Rove at the Park or Rove Healthcare City; while Business Class passengers who book flights during the same period can enjoy two nights’ accommodation at either the Address Sky View or Address Dubai Mall.

When booking the flight tickets on emirates.ph/en/dubaipush, travelers simply need to enter the promotional code, FEDUBAI, before making payment. The complimentary hotel stay will then be booked and confirmed. The hotel offer is on a room-only and single or double-occupancy basis, with up to one child under 12 years old sharing the same room for Economy Class travel and up to two children under 12 years for Business Class bookings. The offer includes taxes and is subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

To sweeten the deal, Emirates will also be sponsoring the cost of a 30-Day Dubai Tourist Visa for travelers from the Philippines. A scanned coloured passport and passport size photo (Maximum size of 100 KB, JPEG format and white background) will need to be submitted to ekphil@emirates.com no later than December 17, 2019. Emirates flight tickets must also be issued prior to applying for the visa. Terms and conditions apply.

Emirates passengers will also be able to enjoy 10kg of free extra baggage allowance when travelling to Dubai during the promotional period (December 5-27, 2019 and January 3-May 31, 2020), alleviating the stress of packing and leaving more room for shopping. As an ideal stopover and holiday destination, Dubai boasts a unique mix of eclectic buildings, iconic landmarks, delicious international cuisine, as well as world-class shopping. With the Dubai Shopping Festival 2020 happening from December 26, 2019 until February 1, 2020, travellers can now worry less and shop more with the additional baggage allowance on their return journey. What’s more is that visitors can stretch their travel budget with My Emirates Pass – a seasonal pass that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership package – allowing customers to redeem discounts and special benefits in over 500 locations across the UAE. Travellers flying to and through Dubai between January 1 and March 31, 2020 can avail the offer and enjoy up to 30% off on retail outlets and up to 50% off on leisure activities by simply presenting their boarding pass and a valid form of identification.

With door-to-door chauffeur service to and from the airport in over 75 cities worldwide, luxury on-ground lounges and onboard enhancements, First and Business Class travellers Fly Better with a seamless travel experience. Passengers traveling on the Boeing 777 Business Class enjoy unprecedented levels of comfort with wider and more ergonomic seats that recline into a lie-flat position for a restful sleep. Kick back, relax and choose from up to 4,500 channels of the latest TV and on-demand content in multiple languages with Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system. As the perfect living space, the A380 Business Class offers travellers their own personal minibar and with the A380 Onboard Lounge, where they can choose to enjoy their ride in private, or network, and relax in a fully flat bed with cosy mattress and blanket.

Economy Class travellers can also experience the comforts of flying with Emirates’ unique offering that is loaded with extra value. Amenity kits ensure that passengers arrive feeling refreshed, and environmentally-friendly soft fleece blankets make family traveling with children feel cosy at home. Inflight meal services, inspired by destination, are served to children first, ensuring that they are attended to. Young flyers will be nothing short of inspired with the non-stop entertainment on board, featuring the latest cartoons, animated movies and Disney classics. Ignite the wanderlust in young travellers with Emirates’ Lonely Planet Kids packs, filled with interesting trivia facts and creative craft.

For more information on Emirates, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions for this offer, visit http://www.emirates.com/ph.

No comments

The air is cooler, the nights are longer. Colored lights flicker in every place you see. Everybody’s easing into a holiday mood and RedDoorz advanced the holiday vibes with surprises for their hotel guests and target market.

In late October, RedDoorz surprised hotel guests nationwide in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with #RedDoorzKeyMoments. Randomly selected guests were gifted with RedDoorz “keys” as they registered at the front desk of RedDoorz properties in different key cities. The “key” entitled them to one more free stay at selected RedDoorz properties nationwide anytime until November so they can bond and share new memories with family and friends.

Guests loved the special touch that allowed them to share more special times with their chosen companions – from Lolo and Lola to Best Buddy to to Big Bro and Little Sis, to Mom and Dad and the barkada. “This will definitely come in handy when my brother comes back for home leave this month,” said Jennylyn Casitas, whose brother works in Bahrain.

RedDoorz uncorked even more surprises. At the Fablacion Street Party held on Halloween Night at Dulo MNL in Makati, RedDoorz activated its #RedDoorzFunMoments. RedDoorz brand ambassadors went around the party venue to present party goers with more RedDoorz “keys”. Revelers who sported the Most Unique Theme, Best Make-up, Best Joker look, Best Avenger, Best Animé, Best Celebrity Lookalike, Best Drag Queen, Best Maleficent or Disney Character and the Best Family Group were singled out and awarded the surprise “keys” that would let them experience more fun times with their special people.

“At this time of year, everybody is in a holiday mood. It’s time to bond, hold reunions, do impromptu get-togethers and plan for what the family, the barkada and special friends will do together. RedDoorz joins the celebration by providing people with more ways to bond and create more key and fun moments. We have prepared fun activities and promos to enable more and more people to enjoy short or long trips anywhere in the Philippines where our over 200 properties are located,” ssaid Raenald De Jesus, RedDoorz Country Marketing Manager.

For more information on how you too can experience RedDoorz, go to www.reddoorz.com and @RedDoorzPh on Facebook and Instagram

No comments

Follow Us

Join Blogmeter!

Popular Posts

Categories

Total Pageviews

Sponsor

Who Am I?

Blog Archive

On Press Release

My Other Blog

Blogmeter

Do Not Copy Paste

Report Abuse