by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 13, 2017 | Business
Cable Car, a cornerstone of the bar and restaurant industry in the Philippines since its founding in 1992, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the establishment is opening new branches, revamping its menu, and planning exciting developments for the near future.
For the past 25 years, Cable Car has been a trusted name in the Philippines’ bar and restaurant industry. It opened its doors in 1992 as one of the pioneering restobars in Metro Manila. After a quarter of a century of serving millions of customers (approximately 250 to 300 per day) with delicious food and drink offerings, it has established a stellar reputation among several generations of Filipinos. The establishment is known for its San Francisco-style pub ambiance, beer pong nights, and popular dishes such as Cable Car Rice and Sisig Rice.
With its familiar, comfortable, and casual vibe, both Filipinos and tourists alike flock to Cable Car, which makes you feel at home from the moment you step inside. Over the years, it has remained a popular hangout spot, particularly for college students and young professionals looking to unwind, drink, relax, and socialize.
Cable Car is also a great option for families seeking a place to enjoy a meal together. It offers a full menu of hearty and flavorful dishes, many of which have a Filipino twist, making it perfect for a casual dinner during the week or on weekends. The story of Cable Car is one of remarkable growth and success, which has recently led to its expansion into franchising.
Its very first branch – Cable Car Makati – opened its doors in 1992 and was followed by Cable Car Tomas Morato and Cable Car BGC located at the Fort Strip. The latest Metro Manila branch is Cable Car Ortigas, and the very first Cable Car franchise – Cable Car Iloilo – opened in July 2016. Cable Car will also mark the opening of an exciting franchise in Pampanga this year, quickly followed by another in Alabang.
This year, Cable Car is celebrating its 25th year of existence and has much in store to mark this huge milestone. These include a menu revamp to include more special dishes, branches opening 24 hours a day, a food delivery service, and a Big Open Grounds Concert Event with a host of exciting activities this November.
With its sumptuous cuisine, refreshing tipples, and top-quality service, Cable Car aims to continue to provide its guests with an unparalleled and unique experience that they can only get at Cable Car – a home away from home.
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 9, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
I cannot recall the last time I had a real vacation but I remember that as far as vacation spots is concerned Huma Island has always been part of the dream. All the stories I’ve heard about Huma Island has been glowing and all the pictures I’ve seen have convinced me even more that I will need to find the time and the money to go there.
Now, if you are a Citi credit card holder then that dream could be a reality. With Citi Credit Cards, you can enjoy a memorable island getaway through an exclusive 3 days/2 nights travel offer with Huma Island Resort & Spa in Palawan!
photo credit to humaisland.com
Choose between the Water Villas that rise on stilts right above the coral banks at 54% discount; a Beach Villa straddling the shoreline at 49% discount; and a luxurious family suite replete with its own mini pool at 38% discount.
photocredit to smartotels
Or, you may go for an expansive Presidential Suite – all of 294 square meters which is perfect for large groups!
To ensure a worry-free holiday, included in this travel package are overnight accommodations, daily breakfast, roundtrip land & boat transfers (Busuanga Airport – Resort – Busuanga Airport), and special credits towards dining, spa services, even for island activities.
And remember: advance reservation is required to guarantee availability of rooms.
How to avail of this special offer
To grab this irresistible offer simply contact Huma Island Resort& Spa’s reservation hotline at (02) 553 0119, or their booking emails at in*****@********nd.com and re*********@********nd.com.
Promotion period is from January 1 to March 31, 2017, while the stay period is from January 1 to June 30, 2017.
For more information, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 8, 2017 | Entertainment
Gateway Gallery celebrated the second year of its “Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art” exhibit by launching a digital interface that utilizes augmented reality (AR) to recount Philippine history and make it more interesting to an increasingly digital-savvy generation.
On February 22, the Gallery launched “Sining Lakbay: Philippine History in Augmented Reality,” a project that marries art and technology to give visitors a more enhanced experience of its long-term collection.
The event was attended by guests of honor like:
- Mrs. Judy Araneta Roxas, president of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation president and vice chairman of the Araneta Center, Inc.
- Manolo Roxas, grandson of Philippine president Manuel L. Roxas
- Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc chairperson Stella Marquez-Araneta
- esteemed painter Betsy Westendorp
- Divina Gracia Pascua, OIC of the Culture and Tourism Affairs Office
- Dinky Soliman, former DSWD secretary
- as well as Binibini queens Nicole Codroves, Jennifer Hammond, and Nichole Manalo
- and 2016 Miss International Kylie Verzosa.
During the event, guests were able to test the AR feature and were encouraged to go around the Gallery to experience it first-hand. Ten DOT-accredited history teachers from various Quezon City schools served as Gallery Guides.
Art and AR
The “Sining Lakbay” project is a product of careful and creative implementation spearheaded by artists, filmmakers, historians, curators, editors, and technology providers.
It aims to be a platform for gallery guests to have a more enriched experience of “Sining Saysay”, a collection of 30 large history paintings that resulted from the collaboration between the University of the Philippines and the Araneta Center.
“Sining Lakbay” also aims to create awareness of history among the youth by appealing to their interest in digital technology.
Watching Philippine History unfold on their devices
To Gallery visitors a more immersive experience, 10 paintings from the collection will “come to life” on their WIFI-enabled digital devices like mobile phones and tablets using the Layar app that can be downloaded for free (on iOS and Android).
Users will then be able to scan the selected paintings on their device to watch the video and hear the narration on chapters of Philippine history.
The videos are accurate historical accounts of events depicted in the paintings. Each video lasts roughly three minutes, with the whole tour lasting about 30 minutes total.
This launch is just the first phase of an even bigger project of making all 30 paintings in the collection AR-enabled.
Gateway Gallery: Here and now
Gateway Gallery opened on November 21, 2014. Its long-term exhibit, “Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art,” opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2015.
The Sining Saysay artists are:
- Grace Alfonso
- Don Artificio
- Bim Bacaltos
- Adi Baen-Santos
- Grandier Bella
- Angel Cacnio
- Romy Carlos
- Cris Cruz
- Dennis Dasco
- brothers Simkin and Vincent de Pio with their father Gig de Pio
- Neil Doloricon
- Norman Dreo
- Ding Hidalgo
- the late Abdulmari Asia Imao, National Artist for Visual Arts
- Ben Infante
- Junyee
- Aileen Lanuza
- Romy Mananquil
- Norly Meimban
- Jonal Salvosa
- Julius Samson
- Randy Solon
- Michael Velasco
- and Janice Young
In over two years of operations, the Gallery has grown its art collection to 50 artworks donated by various artists. Attendance has also risen to an average of 200 visitors a day in the same period.
Last year, it received an accreditation from the Department of Tourism.
The Gallery will continue to expand its horizons this year, providing artists a home to hone and showcase their craft, and giving the Filipino public a haven of learning and creativity. Projects lined up for this year include:
- the Reading Nook, a mini library for all ages, highlighted by story-telling sessions for kids in partnership with Adarna Publishing;
- and Bravo Weekend, which showcases Filipino culture through music and dance.
With its vision to make arts and culture accessible to ordinary Filipinos, Gateway Gallery will continue programs that introduce arts to young children, holding art workshops for hobbyists, portrait sketching sessions for professional artists, and hosting talks by artists and historians.
Located at the 5th level of the Gateway Tower at the Araneta Center, Gateway Gallery is free to the public and is open Mondays to Sundays from 10am to 7pm. It is supported and managed by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, the CSR arm of the Araneta Group.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 8, 2017 | Technology
When the weather starts to feel humid and the rays of the sun seem to follow you wherever you go, that’s it – you know that summer is fast approaching and it’s about time to hit the beach!
You’ve got your summer beach bods ready, your out-of-town trips booked, your OOTDs planned, but have you thought about what to use to capture those social media worthy moments?
Lazada Philippines, your favorite one-stop online shopping and selling destination is giving you red-hot deals for as low as 83% off on camera and accessory brands such as GoPro, Canon, Samsung, Nikon, and many more:
Capture life in a whole new way with the GoPro Hero5 Black.
It is the most powerful and easiest GoPro product to use so far, boasts of an advanced video stabilization where you can capture stunningly smooth videos, handheld or mounted on your gear; and is even rugged and waterproof up to 33ft (10m) without housing.
Get yours at 10% off for only P18,799.
You’d really be in for a treat with XiaoMi Yi’s 16MP Sports and Action Camera because it comes with a Kingma Waterproof Case, a Yi Monopod, and a Yi Remote Shutter.
It definitely is a higher-end camera with an entry level price at only P5,897.
The S-40 Handheld Stabilizer for Steadicam has a magic carbon fiber stabilizer designed to reduce shake and stabilize videos and a bidirectional base plate which you can use to adjust your camera to any direction.
The best part is, this can be widely used with any kind of professional camera or camcorder for only P2,767.
If you’ve only got your mobile phones with you, you can still take great pictures with the VODOOL 3-in-1 Clip which includes a 0.67X wide angle lens that can capture relatively large scenes in a small range, a 10x micro lens that can capture tiny particles clearly, and a 180° fish-eye lens that can expand the scope of the area and give you a good viewing experience.
Get all three for only P365.
Birthday Blow-out!
March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23, 2017.
Enjoy a birthday blowout of killer deals, massive discounts, unbeatable flash sales, and many more amazing surprises during this three-day shopping extravaganza.
Celebrate with Lazada by visiting Lazada.com.ph or downloading the Lazada mobile app for free today.
About Lazada
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns.
Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 7, 2017 | Technology
Get your hands on these devices smarter than your basic video camera, which can prove useful in sticky road situations and keeping everything in check.
Dashboard cameras (dash cams) have become increasingly popular and essential over the past couple of years and Lazada Philippines offers you options that can fit your budget.
Think of it as the GoPro of your lovely car which records every detail that takes place both on the road and inside the car. It also provides an objective eye in driving situations that are often met with confusion. Simply mount this nifty device to the dashboard/windscreen of your car and you’re all set for the road trip.
Have a peek at its benefits and why it is a good buy:
Crash for Cash
graphic courtesy of www.cuteinjury.co.uk
Be not afraid to be a victim of some modus operandi and protect yourself if you fall prey to these illegal money-making organizations. They try to cut in on your right of way to cause a collision and report an alleged injured passenger to extort money from you. Getting a dashcam could be the strongest proof to defend yourself and be acquitted from such circumstances.
Incident Recording
In case your car gets involved in a road accident that clearly is not your fault, this camera will be your most important witness to prove otherwise.
Avoid getting tickets
For a driving violation you did not commit, readily offer to open up and review your dash cam footage before a ticket is given.
Teenage Driving
photo credit to autoinsurancecenter.com.
Set up a regular schedule to review the dash cam footage of your kid’s driving. See what you can do to prevent him/her from getting a ticket or being involved in an accident. Best to be preventive and give them tips on what they can do better when on the road.
With the variety of dash cams currently out on the market at quite hefty prices, purchasing one might seem like a big spend and out of budget.
Worry no more in finding the best dashboard cameras as Lazada Philippines, the country’s one-stop online shopping and selling destination, gives you enough reasons to shop more and spend less. Simply visit to Lazada.com.ph and browse through your dash cam options.
Birthday Blow-out!
March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23, 2017.
Enjoy a birthday blowout of killer deals, massive discounts, unbeatable flash sales, and many more amazing surprises during this three-day birthday shopping extravaganza.
Celebrate with Lazada by logging on to Lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free today.
About Lazada
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines.
To ensure a worry-free holiday, included in this travel package are overnight accommodations, daily breakfast, roundtrip land & boat transfers (Busuanga Airport – Resort – Busuanga Airport), and special credits towards dining, spa services, even for island activities.
The event was attended by guests of honor like:
During the event, guests were able to test the AR feature and were encouraged to go around the Gallery to experience it first-hand. Ten DOT-accredited history teachers from various Quezon City schools served as Gallery Guides.
The “Sining Lakbay” project is a product of careful and creative implementation spearheaded by artists, filmmakers, historians, curators, editors, and technology providers.
To Gallery visitors a more immersive experience, 10 paintings from the collection will “come to life” on their WIFI-enabled digital devices like mobile phones and tablets using the Layar app that can be downloaded for free (on iOS and Android).
You’ve got your summer beach bods ready, your out-of-town trips booked, your OOTDs planned, but have you thought about what to use to capture those social media worthy moments?
March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23, 2017.
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
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