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We celebrate New Year this year in a very different way compared to the other years this is brought by community quarantine guidelines. Good thing Ortigas Malls wants to make it more special with its new and well-loved restaurants, ongoing promos, as well as unique activities and offerings in each mall.

Here are five ways to enjoy every visit to Ortigas Malls this year:

1. Well-loved Favorites and New Restaurants

Ortigas Malls is home to crowd favorite restaurants where family and friends dine for all kinds of celebrations. With famous spots such as Gloria Maris, Kimpura, and Le Ching, Greenhills is gearing up for more delectable experiences with new restaurants.

• Koomi (G/F VMall)
• Marugame Udon (G/F O Square 2)
• Black Scoop Cafe (2F Shoppesville)
• pm (G/F Connecticut)

Delight yourself every Saturday at Greenhills’ Weekend Market, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Support small businesses and get fresh vegetables, fruits, and seafood directly from our local farmers and growers!

Greenhills’ branch of Rack’s also has an ongoing promo of getting 3 Blue Plates for only P999 from Jan 8 to March 31, 2021! Ramen Nagi will also be offering its Wild Cheese Rame until January 31.

Meanwhile, in Estancia, we all know and love eating at CoCo Ichibanya, Cafe Mary Grace, Florabel, Alba Restaurante Español, Blue Wonder Coffee, and Black Scoop Cafe (which also has a Buy 2 Get 1 promo for drinks only at this branch)!

Estancia is also beefing up its restaurant lineup:

• Dulcinea Bucca De Peppo, (LG/F Estancia East Wing)
• Coco, LG/F Estancia East Wing
• Pho Hoa (LG/F East Wing)
• My Thai (LG/F East Wing)
• Cafe Dulcinea (LG/F East Wing)
• La Reve Patisserie (LG/F East Wing)
• Farmery Deli (LG/F South Wing)
• Unimart Coffeeshop (G/F Unimart)

Over at the pet capital of the metro, Tiendesitas restaurant Samram has flavored chicken good for 3 to 5 persons at only P199. Other well-loved restaurants are Gabrielle Italian Restaurant, Tenya, Red Sparrow, Tom Sawyer’s Old Fashioned Krispy Chicken, and the newly-airconditioned Food Village.

Industria also prides itself as the home of Liam and Louis’ Gourmet Cafe, Chef & Brewer, Kambal Pandesal Bakery & Cafe, Chill Top, and Samgyupsalamat.

2. Exciting Sales and Promos

At the ultimate shopping destination in the metro, Greenhills’ George Optical is offering 70% off on select designer eyewear brands. GNC Live Well is also holding a 2021 New Year Treat sale with 35% off on favorite supplements storewide. Treat yourself with a new Hedgren bag at The Travel Club with sales up to 70% off!

Great news Pasig visitors and residents! Get 10% off on regular-priced items at #TheSMStore Estancia from January 25 to 28 for a minimum of P3,000 single-receipt purchase upon presentation of Pasig Pass QR code.

3. Hobbies for Everybody

The New Year brings new hobbies for everyone to form and enjoy, and what better way to celebrate these hobbies than shopping for them!

For home improvement enthusiasts, Mr. DIY opened its 108th store in Greenhills Shoppesville and Tiendesitas just this January. You can elevate your home and be your own interior designer at Estancia with Pottery Barn, West Elm, CBD Furniture, Makeroom & More, and True Value!

Collectors of all kinds can also rejoice as Greenhills continues to be the hub of unique finds such as collectible toys, memorabilia, and even gadgets. Vintage Rider Manila can also be found in Tiendesitas for riders and collectors of vintage helmets!

Speaking of riders, bike enthusiasts will be happy to know that Celeste Cycles in Industria is open for all their riding needs as well. Fitness enthusiasts and athletes can marvel at the huge Decathlon store in Tiendesitas and continue to live a healthy and active lifestyle!

Baking bugs can also fill their pantry with newly opened Baking Needs G/F VMall and All About Baking (2/F Shoppesville) in Greenhills!

Tiendesitas also remains as the center for all pet needs – whether it be for grooming your pets, buying supplies and accessories, or even getting a new addition to the family!

4. My Home Dasher Personal Shopper and Delivery

My Home Dasher is a great addition to Ortigas Malls. It is a personal shopper service that allows you to shop at any Greenhills and Estancia store you want. From food cravings gadget needs, figurine collections, jewelry, to balikbayan goodies, My Home Dasher can deliver it right to your doorstep.

This has been made possible with MyKuya, Marshall Express, and Padyak because they know that shopping doesn’t stop during the quarantine. Whether it’s your needs or wants, Greenhills through My Home Dasher can deliver.

Shop in three easy steps by first calling Greenhills (0917-815-6640) and/or Estancia (0917-815-9262), sending your shopping list, and then settling the bill while waiting for your delivery. This is available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m everyday.

5. Active Spaces

Ortigas Malls value active lifestyles with their wide outdoor and indoor spaces for all kinds of activities.

Greenhills’ Active Playground, launched in September last year, promotes a convenient space for bikers, joggers, and people who want to have a leisurely workout throughout the day. In an effort to accommodate the increase in bikers due to the limited transportation amidst this GCQ, Greenhills has also worked to create a bike-friendly zone for everyone.

Tiendesitas’ Decathlon, the first branch in the country, stays open to help provide you with all the necessary equipment to transform your home into the ideal workout area. Marvel at its wide selection of fitness and sports equipment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and even get a chance to try out their products in-store!

Estancia’s Capitol Commons Park is a popular destination for joggers in Pasig. Its wide and open space allows people to work out on the grass and even hang out with their furry friends!

Ortigas Malls has something for everyone to seize their days and enjoy life this 2021.

For more information, you may check their official Facebook pages – Greenhills,  Tiendesitas, Estancia, and Industria.

One of the country’s leading pawnshop brands, RD Pawnshop, Inc. marks a further achievement as it commemorates its 45th annual celebration of offering Filipinos with high-quality care.

The Head of the Business Unit of RD Pawnshop Inc., Alma Pascual, said that all her happy clientele could only anticipate more from the organization as it remains true to its focus on providing all Filipino people with quality of service.

Correlating with its 45th annual event, the company launched its “MagandangBukas” campaign via a virtual press conference, stressing its commitment to be a companion to all hard-working Filipinos, through and through, especially with the current pandemic. Her brand ambassador, Pokwang, an inspirational comedian, actress, television host, and artist, was among the virtual event attendees. We had a meeting in zoom and Pokwang joined us and answered the questions attentively with her RD. Executives.

At RD Pawnshop, we understand the importance of consistency from start to finish, which has helped us succeed in operation for 45 years. As we will always be able to serve and support them on every step of their path, we want to address this importance of peace with Filipinos. We would like to pledge to be a symbol of encouragement and a companion till all their wishes come true, hence our newest tagline, Pascual stated, “Kasamamo, HanggangsaMagandangBukas.”

RD Pawnshop stands further with its stand that it’s one of the most reliable pawnshops in the Philippines as it introduces its campaign “MagandangBukas”. They know very well each Filipinos sacrifices. That’s why they now offer lower remittance rates and higher appraisal values with zero advance interest.

Aside from this they have a great workforce that is trained well to give excellent customer services and practices. It guaranteed the Filipinos with a hassle free transaction and easy arrangement. Other than pawning, they also give other services like e-loading, bills payment and insurance services.

Mr. Rodrigo E. Rivera with his wife Dolores Chua Rivera in General Santos City built the RD Pawnshop in 1976. It is part of the conglomerate RD Cooperation that aims to give clean conscientious and respectable services.

To know more about RD Pawnshop, visit its website at https://rdpawnshop.com.ph/ or send them an email at [email protected] for inquiries.

Herco Trading donates tools to rebuild typhoon-hit communities in Bicol

The one of the most known and reliable hardware distributors in the country the Herco Trading Inc, which is also the absolute distributor of Greenfield Tools in the Philippines is partnered with Handyman Do It Best, as they donate tools and relief for the people in Bicol Region that was greatly affected by Super typhoon Rolly.

Recorded as one of the strongest storms observed worldwide last year, Typhoon Rolly caused massive devastation to Bicolanos and their livelihoods, with many still struggling today to rebuild their lives.

With local non-profit partners, St. Agnes Academy Alumni Association, the Social Action Center of Diocese of Legazpi in Albay, and the Ando Cua Foundation in Virac, Catanduanes, donations from Herco Trading were distributed to typhoon-affected families last December. Donated items consisted of food items, cleaning materials, Greenfield power tools, hand tools, and power tool accessories.

“Herco Trading is always happy to give back to the community in whatever ways we can. We would like to thank Handyman for giving us another opportunity to do so through our recent donation of Greenfield high-quality tools, which will help rebuild damaged houses in Virac and Legaspi,” said Wayne Coherco, Executive Vice President and COO of Herco Trading.

As an important partner for the initiative, Handyman Do it Best, on the other hand, underlined the value of “Bayanihan,” especially in times of calamities.

“Handyman Do it Best envisions itself to be a partner for Filipino families in building their homes, and in times of calamity, building back is all the more significant. Our hearts go out to those devastated by Typhoon Rolly. We thank Herco Trading and our local partners for making it possible for us to help Legaspi and Virac,” said Stanley Co, Group General Manager of Handyman Do it Best.

Jess Zapico, Greenfield brand manager of Herco Trading, could not agree more. He said that “Greenfield products are designed and built for professionals. To quickly rebuild and bounce back from the devastation, our people need high quality and super reliable tools and equipment. Greenfield Tools is, exactly, what will be needed. Greenfield Tools will be their invaluable partner in this effort.”

To learn more about Herco Trading, Inc., visit its website at https://www.herco.com.ph/.  

Uplifting the accessible resources to connect their services to more countrymen, most of them are in far areas. PCSO in cooperation of Minedomain, Inc. is set to be set publicly Birthday Panalo a free and can be access easily application with enjoyable games that will make filipino enjoy important dates in their loves like anniversaries and birthdays, with exciting cash prices.

Made for Filipinos, by Filipinos

Designed with Filipinos in mind, the Birthday Panalo app banks on the deep-rooted culture of Pinoys in putting value in commemorating special dates like birthdays and anniversaries.

While millennials are the main audience targeted with the launch of the app, Seaver Choy, Minedomain Inc. IT officer shared that ease of use is one of the main factors their team considered in developing Birthday Panalo to make it enjoyable for users across various age groups.

“We want the millennials to love this game so we went for what millennials want most — ease of use. We only put in the necessary elements for users to be able to do what they need to do fast and immediately,” he said.

“We focused on the user experience when we were developing by having iterating designs that had constant user feedback. Birthday Panalo has gone through multiple design changes based on different user feedback across different groups,” Choy added.

The core group which made and designed the Birthday Panalo app was an all-Filipino team composed of professionals from the country’s top universities including De La Salle University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and University of the East.

“Birthday Panalo app was built with resilience and celebrations in mind. We made it fun and easy to bet but still overly secure,” Choy furthered, assuring users that the personal data and information they input within the Birthday Panalo app are protected according to industry standards.

Choy noted that the Birthday Panalo app has been tested by local and international cybersecurity companies like GLI, Bolton Labs, and Mantua, among others, to ensure that the app has the needed safety measures in place to avoid leakage of user data.

“Internally, we are also certified when it comes to how we operate and how we maintain the application,” Choy said.

Celebrations made even more rewarding

Within the app which carries design elements signifying Filipinos, ‘Kapanalo’ or users of the app can place a bet on a three-part number combination consisting of a month, a day, and a year. If the same combination gets to be picked during daily draws, a user can win as much as P100,000 as a cash prize.

After downloading the app, users can easily sign up using either their mobile phone or email address verified through a one-time password (OTP) sent by the app. Once done with the registration process, users can proceed participating in draws for as low PhP 10 which they can pay via mobile wallets like GCash and PayMaya. Winners of lucky date combinations which will be notified via the Birthday Panalo app may claim their prizes at the PCSO main branch in Mandaluyong City, or have it credited on their respective mobile wallets.

The Birthday Panalo app will soon be available for free download via the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Kapanalo from all over the Philippines can also look forward to playing the Birthday Panalo game in select PCSO outlets nationwide in the coming months.

Smile Train Beep Cards

Filipino children with cleft continously supported by the leading cleft charity in the world Smile Train. With the help of AF payments Inc. (AFPI) and cooperation of Ayala group and First Pacific Group behind the contactless smart card, beep TM. To deliver its mission in children with cleft to give their urgent support and care. Special Edition Smile Train beep TM cards will be launched and will be going to accessible at Various MRT, LRT and bus stations in NCR.

“We are excited to be able to contribute to this noble cause and to be of assistance to children with cleft. During these uncertain times, they continue to need special care and assistance. We are grateful that Smile Train has chosen to partner with us and provide us this opportunity to help out and provide cards that bring a message of hope,” said Sharon G. Fong, Chief Commercial Officer of AF Payments Inc.

Smile Train’s series of special edition beep™ cards will feature celebrity goodwill ambassadors beginning with actress and model, Marian Rivera-Dantes who has been a supporter of the organization for over six years.  “Naging part kami ni Dingdong [Dantes] ng 30,000th cleft surgery celebration sa San Fernandino Hospital in 2014, at doon ako unang naging saksi sa life-changing work ng Smile Train. Inspired ako by their story so ngayon I make sure to help as much as I can and spread awareness para mas maraming tao pa ang mabigyan ng libreng operasyon at other services for children with cleft,” she shares.

[“Dingdong [Dantes] and I were part of the 30,000th cleft surgery celebration at San Fernandino Hospital’s in 2014, and there, I was able to witness Smile Train’s life-changing work. I was inspired by them and moved to do my part in raising awareness for Smile Train to reach more children with cleft and provide them with free operations and services.”]

The August launch of the first in the series of special edition Smile Train beep™ cards coincides with the birthday month of Marian Rivera-Dantes. Rivera-Dantes has been an avid supporter of the cause and has been known to mobilize her clout to further push for advocacies she espouses. The actress previously celebrated her birthday by coming up with her own fundraising efforts and donating half a million pesos to Smile Train Philippines gained through sales of limited edition shirts in partnership with one of the Filipino brands she endorses.

Other celebrities featured on the special edition Smile Train beep™ cards include Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss World Philippines 2013 Megan Young. Catriona and Megan have continued to support Smile Train Philippines as they raise awareness for the charity’s efforts in empowering local medical professionals to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care. A lot must be done for the 540 babies around the world born every day with a cleft, a serious health condition with potentially life-threatening complications such as difficulty in eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking.

With thousands of Filipinos using them for everyday needs, especially for transportation, the charity sees this as an effective way to convey the message that help is at hand for those children in need of cleft lip and palate surgery or care. Smile Train hopes that whenever Filipino commuters encounter a child who needs help, they can simply refer to their beep™ cards to get the contact details of Smile Train.

More than 4,000 children are born with a cleft lip or palate annually in the Philippines, all of whom can greatly benefit from surgery and comprehensive cleft lip and palate care. Through its sustainable model, Smile Train has supported more than 1.5 million cleft palate surgeries in the Philippines since 1999. With the support of partners such as AFPI, Smile Train is confident that it can bring a smile to the lives of more Filipino children in the years to come.

For more information about Smile Train Philippines’ local efforts and to refer a patient in need, visit smiletrain.ph/get-help, follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like them on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Smile Train Philippines, will be holding Cleft Con Philippines, a ground-breaking, first-of-its-kind conference by and for the global cleft community. The virtual conference will include a series of discussions from experts who will provide education materials, tips and guidance for parents and families who have children with clefts.

The world’s leading cleft organization will live stream recorded sessions with its local experts through Facebook, which will run until February 5, 2020 every Fridays from 4 to 5pm. Interested individuals may refer to the schedule below and follow the Smile Train Philippines Facebook page for updates: facebook.com/SmileTrainPhilippines

Oral Health and Orthodontics: January 15

With Dr. Janet Pandan, President, Association of Philippine Orthodontists and Dr. Mia Go, Pediatric Dentist

Surgery and Post-Op Care: January 22

With Dr. Bernard Tansipek, Plastic Surgeon and President, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Speech Therapy: January 29

With Teacher Naomi Sambo, Speech Language Pathologist and Teacher Elma LatayanSpeech Language Pathologist

Well-Being: February 5

With Dr. Arsenio Alianan, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology – Ateneo De Manila University and special guests: Cris Daryl Magallanes (Real Estate Professional) & Paul MarneyLeobrer (Singer/Guitarist)

Hosted by Ms. Menchie Silvestre of AlagangKapatid, TV5

You may catch the 1st episode on Feeding and Nutrition aired on January 8 below:

facebook.com/SmileTrainPhilippines/videos/149064303657706

“We are grateful for the continuous support and collaboration of our donors, partners and ambassadors who made Cleft Con 2021 possible. We hope that this will also serve as an opportunity for other patients to continue their learning and speech sessions amid the quarantine,” said Smile Train South East Asia Area Director Kimmy Flaviano.

For more information about Smile Train’s global efforts and to donate, please visit smiletrain.org. To learn more about Smile Train’s local programs in the Philippines, please visit smiletrain.ph, follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines.

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The first ever bike and e-scooter sharing platform powered by Keepr Storage PH continues to provide easy and sustainable mobility for Filipinos wanting to beat the city traffic. Bikes and e-scooters are already available for use starting this January 2021!

This partnership with Moovr PH can help BGCitizens to easily traverse within the city in the comfort and safety of Personal Mobility Device (PMD) network situated around BGC. These dedicated lanes provide connected safe routes which residents and employees can enjoy to get to their offices and move around the city.

Personal Mobility Devices That Promote Safe Outdoor Leisure and Sustainability

Moovr PH is the Philippines‘ first ever PMD-sharing mobile application for Filipinos who wish to engage in leisurely outdoor activities while practicing safe, physical-distancing. The app empowers the public with immediate and 24-hour access to personal mobility devices (PMD) that come in two options: a single gear bike and an easy-to-use electric scooter built for safe and comfortable rides in-and-around BGC. The whole fleet of bikes and e-scooters will be regularly disinfected and sanitized, and can be accessed through Moovr Hubs that are within walking distance in strategic locations in Bonifacio Global City.

Aside from safety, Moovr PH also practices sustainability by promoting the use of their bikes and e- scooters which produce only 1% of the carbon released by standard cars. With the objective of serving as a last mile commute within BGC and looking to extend to more locations in the Metro — something many Filipinos will benefit from.

Bringing last-mile solutions to the Philippines, Moovr PH uses the same technology and user-friendly platform as those used in Europe, the US, and Canada. The application is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

How Does Moovr PH Work?

1. Create an Account

Download the Moovr PH app on your mobile device and follow the form to create an account through e-mail, Facebook, or Google.

2. Find Your Ride

Once your profile is activated, simply find your ride by walking to the nearest Moovr Hub in BGC. Don’t forget to have your personal helmet ready!

       3. Travel to Destination

Upon reaching the Moovr Hub, select your vehicle and unlock it by scanning the QR code to start riding. Vehicles can be rented for a maximum of 24 hours and e-scooters must be returned if the battery is below 15%. Remember to drive only on the designated lanes and obey traffic laws of BGC.

The Moovr Hub will direct you to the nearest designated parking area closest to your destination between rides.

4. End in a Moovr Hub

Once your journey is complete, simply park and lock your bike in the nearest Moovr Hub in their designated spots in BGC and end the ride on your app.

Moovr PH: Mobility for Every Juan

Moovr provides easy and sustainable mobility for Filipinos living and working in Bonifacio Global City. Rates for use of the bikes start for as low as PHP 15 for every 15 minutes, or a fraction thereof. While the standard rate for e-scooters is PHP 50 for every 20 minutes, or a fraction thereof. Payments are also cashless, users can top up their Moovr credits through online transactions using their credit or debit cards.

With these efforts, BGC and Moovr PH aim to create a safer and more conducive environment for its BGCitizens and more. For more updates, you can also visit Bonifacio Global City’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph.