by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 2, 2023 | Book Reviews
Twin Alpha Kings Pup Mate by Platinumstar is a wonderful “coming of age” shifter romance story between a young girl who loves all things Disney and who grows up to become the mate of the twin Alpha Kings.
Jayden and Kayden are in their late 20s when they meet Kiara “aka Kiki” Middleton, their mate. Unfortunately, she is only 9 years old and is, therefore, too young to feel the mate bond. Nevertheless, she feels strongly drawn to the twin kings who decide to find a way to keep her close so that they could be with her as she grows up. This paved the way for a wonderful friendship that will later segue into all parties realizing they are mates when Kiara turns 18.
I loved how the author did not rush through Kiara’s childhood. We, the readers, get to watch/read her grow up before our eyes and it is wonderful! It is organic and doing it this way eliminates possible questions that may have arisen about her relationship with her best friend and other people around her.
It is not until Chapter 44 that the author makes her 17, 2 weeks before her 18th birthday, so we know we are THIS CLOSE to seeing her recognize the mate bond and I have been on tenterhooks!
Pro: This story is really, really, really good! Con: The author has not updated this story for quite some time. Admittedly, it only really bothers me because I zoomed through the chapters in less than 2 days … that’s how good the story is! I understand, though, that aside from having several books to update, Author Platinumstar does have a life outside of writing. Whether we like it or not, we just need to accept our beloved author is human, as are we, and can only do so much while maintaining her health and relationships with people outside of the literary world.
I am truly lovin’ Twin Alpha Kings Pup Mate by Platinumstar and I look forward to receiving an alert on a story update on Goodnovel. If you guys are looking for something different and refreshing, do check this story out! I highly recommend it. The innocence of the story is so wonderfully refreshing.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 1, 2023 | Book Reviews
Alpha Swap by Cooper is an amazing story. Think of it as Freaky Friday meets Groundhog Day. Your childhood is seriously deprived if you don’t get those pop culture references.
Tereshan is the Alpha of the pack and Claire is an Omega of the same pack. Tereshan is a douchebag (to put it mildly) and hardly anyone in his pack is happy. Claire is one of those people that is just greatly loved by all she encounters … she is a loving soul. They share a birthday and on their 18th birthday, they discover that they are mates. Tereshan decides to have sex with Claire and then immediately after he rejects her. His reason … he does not want a weak Omega for a mate … and things decline from there.
A year later something happens and Tereshan and Claire wake up in each other’s body and it is their 18th birthday once again. What?!? What a twist! Things should be very different with Claire in charge now, right? And it does!
I don’t want to give away too much as it would be better if you read it yourself. Alpha Swap by Cooper is available on iReader (not Goodnovel, huhu) which makes me sad because it is hella expensive at iReader! Each chapter is 180 coins. This book is so good that before I knew it I already spent more than $50 on it … it’s that good! That is my budget for Goodnovel for 1 to 2 months!
If you are NOT a voracious reader, as I am, you may not have to spend so much … just use the daily vouchers and the reading and ad vouchers. Sadly, for me, I just HAVE to know what happens next so … spend, spend, spend. Sigh! Thankfully, the story is really good, so I don’t regret the purchase as much … until I think about how many books I could have bought on Kindle with that amount.
This story deserves to be translated into film, I swear! Read Alpha Swap by Cooper on iReader today! You won’t regret it!
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 29, 2023 | Business
Leading mobile wallet GCash has expanded its money remittance service as it partners with PERA HUB, a retail brand of PETNET under Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. The partnership expands the reach of GCash Padala to more than 3,000 remittance centers that can cater to millions of Filipino recipients.
With PERA HUB, GCash users can now send money to recipients who are non-GCash users with fees of as low as P5 for P500. This saves travel time for the sender by simply using their smartphones to send money to their loved ones anytime and anywhere.
To claim the transfer, the recipient simply needs to visit the nearest PERA HUB retail outlet and present a valid ID and the Padala Reference Number they received via SMS.
From left: GCash Head of Fund Transfer Products Pipo Padayhag, AVP Cluster Head for Enterprise Racquel Holazo, VP & Head of Enterprise and Public Sector Luigi Reyes, PETNET President & CEO Ian Ocampo, Head of Network Operations Arnold Dellosa, and Senior AVP for Money Remittance Jun Mallo
“At GCash, our core mission is financial inclusion. Our partnership with remittance outlets is not merely for expanding our business but more importantly, to help our users connect to their loved ones and be able to support their family wherever they are in the country,” GCash President & CEO Martha Sazon said.
This partnership further cements the position of GCash Padala as the widest remittance network in the Philippines with over 130,000+ doors through more than 73,000 partner merchants nationwide, including thousands of sari-sari store “Pera Outlets”, retail giants like SM and PureGold, and remittance leaders such as Cebuana Lhuillier, Tambunting, Panalo Express, True Money, Express Pay, and PERA HUB.
“It has always been our priority to ensure convenience and accessibility of our remittance services, especially in different provinces nationwide. Through our partnership with GCash, we are able to help Filipinos send money to their loved ones more easily in over 3,000 locations nationwide,” said PETNET President & CEO Ian Ocampo
“With this partnership, we are able to continue our commitment to make sure that Filipinos all over the country have access to convenient, secure, and affordable remittance and cash services in our counters nationwide,” said PETNET Network Operations Head Arnold Dellosa.
With GCash Padala, sending money to loved ones can now be quick, easy, and hassle-free. To send money via PERA HUB, tap GCash Padala in the GCash app.
GCash is available for free in Google Play Store for Android users and the App Store for iOS.
About GCash
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 79M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.
GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 28, 2023 | Entertainment
Hotel guests may witness special performances of Loboc Children’s Choir as they are scheduled to sing at the lobby of Manila Prince Hotel on April 30, 2023, at 2:30 PM and at the grand lobby of The Manila Hotel on May 1, 2023, at 2:30 PM.
Admission is free.
The renowned Loboc Children’s Choir has captivated audiences far and wide with their musical talent. Having won national and international competitions, the choir has grown into one of the Philippines’ most outstanding choirs today.
Loboc Children’s Choir was founded in 1980, and within its forty-three years of existence, the choir has received accolades around the world as they held concerts in Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States of America. They took home the gold medal in both the Youth Category and Grand Prize at the 6th International Folksongs Festival “Europe and its Songs” held in Barcelona, Spain.
For inquiries, please call +63 2 5328 2222 for Manila Prince Hotel and +63 2 8527 0011 for The Manila Hotel.
About The Manila Prince Hotel
Manila Prince Hotel, a subsidiary of The Manila Hotel, is situated in the heart of Manila’s business district, and its proximity to the city’s historical tourist spots as well as the main transportation hubs. With its 300 well-appointed rooms, 6 function rooms, an elegant lobby with 24-hour reception, a business center, a swimming pool, and gym access, the Manila Prince Hotel offers value for money and stylish comfort.
Along with excellent service and luxurious hospitality, the hotel has exciting dining experiences for you and your family at its all-day dining restaurant Marcelino Street Café. The hotel is also connected to the UN Square Mall for convenient shopping and dining. These and more, make Manila Prince Hotel a top choice for leisure and business travelers’ choice.
About The Manila Hotel
The Manila Hotel is situated in the heart of the City of Manila. Defined by its history, elegance, and world-class service, The Manila Hotel maintains to be the choice hotel of the most distinguished clientele. Over the years, The Manila Hotel continuously provides the best services and amenities for a truly memorable experience. It has more than 515 well-appointed rooms and 22 function rooms.
Apart from these, the hotel offers five-star relaxation and wellness experiences with The Manila Hotel Spa and Health Club. It has 6 dining outlets, each offering a unique culinary adventure: Café Ilang-Ilang which is a favorite spot for its extensive selection of International buffet delights; Champagne Room with its Old European style fine dining and also hailed as the most romantic room in Manila—it features European cuisine in a posh, fine-dining setting; Tap Room, an Old English pub-inspired outlet where one can enjoy an evening of live music; Lobby Lounge which is ideal for casual dining, aperitif, post-dinner nightcaps, or leisure meetings; Red Jade, a fine dining restaurant that serves authentic Chinese cuisine; and Delicatessens that offers the hotel’s signature pastries, bread, chocolates, and pralines.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 27, 2023 | Health and Wellness
Runic readings reference symbols from ancient written alphabets. The word “rune” means secret, hidden, mystery, or whisper in several languages. Find out more about runes psychic readings and learn how psychics who use runes in readings can help querents gain greater clarity and offer fresh perspectives.
Reveal Paths with Ancient Symbols
I-ching symbol
Runes are ancient symbols developed and used by Germanic tribes in Southern Europe. Evidence of runes dates back to 150 to 800 A.D. Celtic and Viking runes have similar alphabets with minor differences in the shapes of symbols.
The use of runes for divination emerged later in 20th-century occultism. Rune meanings for this purpose became standardized as recently as 1982 in “The Book of Runes” by Ralph Blum. There are a number of different interpretations of the meanings of runes, but Blum’s system is the basis for most interpretations.
Runes are ancient letter symbols that can be compared to the eight trigrams and 64 hexagrams of the ancient Chinese divination system called I-Ching. Querents can connect with readers who provide runic or real I Ching psychic readings online.
A Clear Vision Ahead
Fehu
Each rune stands for a letter and has associated meanings that offer insight into life situations. For instance, the rune Fehu suggests wealth and good fortune. Some runes can also appear reversed in a reading. Fehu reversed is a warning that something desired may not come to fruition or that the subject of a query may experience difficulties related to health or money.
There are 24 letters in the Runic alphabet, each of which has distinctive meanings and connotations. A few runes that could show up in readings include Uruz, which represents strength and can suggest sudden change; Raido, which indicates an internal or external journey and Wunjo, which signifies joy and alignment with the true self.
Runes In Psychic Readings
Psychics who specialize in runic readings can provide insight into how the meanings of runes apply to particular queries. Runes for use in readings may be carved into or engraved on materials such as bone, shells, stone, or wood or printed on cards. Runes are often kept in a bag or cloth to make it possible for a reader to draw runes guided by intuition without seeing the selected rune. Cards with printed runes can be shuffled face down before being drawn.
Runes are letters, but these symbols are rarely used to write for divination purposes, as is the case with real automatic writing mediumship online. A common method of reading runes is a three-rune reading that involves pulling and placing three runes on a surface from right to left. The first rune on the right provides an overview of a situation, the second rune in the middle suggests challenges and the third rune on the left predicts an outcome.
Psychics who use runes for divination have relatively consistent interpretations of the meanings of runes in this context. Runes can strengthen a reader’s connection to spirit guides or the source to deepen insights and guide responses to inquiries.
Alpha Swap by Cooper is an amazing story. Think of it as Freaky Friday meets Groundhog Day. Your childhood is seriously deprived if you don’t get those pop culture references.
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 79M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.
Manila Prince Hotel, a subsidiary of The Manila Hotel, is situated in the heart of Manila’s business district, and its proximity to the city’s historical tourist spots as well as the main transportation hubs. With its 300 well-appointed rooms, 6 function rooms, an elegant lobby with 24-hour reception, a business center, a swimming pool, and gym access, the Manila Prince Hotel offers value for money and stylish comfort.
The Manila Hotel is situated in the heart of the City of Manila. Defined by its history, elegance, and world-class service, The Manila Hotel maintains to be the choice hotel of the most distinguished clientele. Over the years, The Manila Hotel continuously provides the best services and amenities for a truly memorable experience. It has more than 515 well-appointed rooms and 22 function rooms.
Runes are letters, but these symbols are rarely used to write for divination purposes, as is the case with 
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