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Now that San Miguel Beer has taken home the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Trophy from TNT, the two Finals protagonists will rekindle their rivalry in a foreign tournament in Macao come September. They will be joined by Blackwater Elite in a 12-team competition that will also include ball clubs from China, Japan and South Korea.

Dubbed The Terrific 12, the FIBA-recognized basketball tournament features three clubs from the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), four from the B.LEAGUE (Japan), two from the Korean Basketball League (KBL) and three from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). It will be held at the Tap Seac Multisports Pavilion in Macao from September 17-22, 2019.

The participating teams in East Asia Super League, Asia’s premier basketball tournament include the Liaoning Flying Leopards, the Shenzhen Aviators, and the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions from China; the Chiba Jets, the Niigata Albirex, the Ryukyu Golden Kings and the Utsunomiya Brex from Japan; the Jeonju KCC Egis and the Seoul SK Knights from Korea and the three PBA teams.

Sixteen games total will be played in three stages : the Group Stage, Semi-Finals and Finals to crown this year’s champion. In the Group Stage, clubs will be divided into four groups of three, with each team playing two games. The top team from each group will advance to compete in the Semi-Finals following a rest day on September 20. The champion will be awarded USD 150,000, the runner- up will be awarded USD 100,000 and third place will be awarded USD 50,000.

The “Super League” started in Macao in 2017 with eight teams participating in Summer Super 8. Last year the number of teams grew to 12 and began to be known as the Terrific 12. where the Philippines was represented by a PBA D-League selection called the iECO Green Warriors. This year, the PBA’s top two teams and quarter finalist Blackwater Elite will add more punch to the Philippine representation.

For more information on Terrific 12 2019, please go to eastasiasuperleague.com and follow EAST ASIA SUPER LEAGUE on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media accounts. Tickets are available at eastasiasuperleague.com.

Systems Integration Philippines, Electrical, Energy & Power Philippines, and China Machinery & Electronic Brand Show had a back-to-back ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday to formally open the event. The show will be held from August 15 to 17 at the SMX Convention Center in MOA. Entrance is free.

To show their support, representatives of different organizations and the government were in attendance, including no less than Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, Senate Committee Chair of Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Usec. Rowel S. Barba, Undersecretary of Department of Trade and Industry, Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, Mayor of Pasay City, Mr. Jiang Jianjun Economic and Commercial Counsellor of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines, Mr. Wang Guiqing, Vice Chairman of China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Machinery & Electronic Products (CCCME), Mr. Jiang Hui, Deputy Director of Trade Development Bureau of Ministry of Commerce, P.R.C. and Ms. Wu Wei of Department of Commerce, Jiangsu Province.

They were joined by Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong, President of Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Ms. Alegria Limjoco, President Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Commodore George Chua, President of Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), Mr. Allan Wong But Loy, President of Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc., Mr. Francisco B. Gonzalez Jr., President of Society of Philippine Electrotechnical Constructors and Suppliers, Inc., Ms. Mary Ng, Executive Vice President of Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Mr. Morris Agoncillo, President of Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), Mr. Francisco Sarrondo, President of Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers, Inc. (PSVARE),

Systems Integration Philippines 2019 by Global-Link MP Events International, now on its 17th year, features top tech brands in ICT, e-commerce solutions, and cyber security technology. The show will feature the following brands: 888 Tech Exchange Ventures Inc., Addasound Philippines, AGS, American Technologies Inc., Audiophile Components Inc., BCS System & Technologies Inc., Bossjob (ETOS Adtech Corp.), Competitive Card Solutions Phils. Inc., Cubed Technology, Dongguan Lingje Electronics & Technology Co., Ltd., Dynaquest, Elisha Telecom Ltd., G. Telecoms, Inc., Globe Telecom Inc., Hoshicare Healthcare Co., Hytera Communications Corporation, Ltd., Intelenet Communication, IWhitestone, Jaycee Co, and many more.

Meanwhile, China Machinery and Electronic Brands Show now marks its 15th year of providing opportunities for top China suppliers and Filipino industry players expand their businesses and explore their connections. More than 60 companies will showcase their world-class products in different categories including power and electronic, automobile and autoparts, machinery, hardware tools, and household electronic appliances.

The Electrical, Energy & Power Philippines, on the other hand, holds its second year as one of the most sought-after event for the electrotechnical and energy industry. Held alongside the expo is the 2-day Authorized Managing Officers (AMO) Seminar, set to happen from August 15 and 16, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, daily. This event is co-organized by Global-Link Exhibitions Specialist, Inc. and the Society of Philippine Electrotechnical Constructors and Suppliers, Inc. (SPECS).

For those who are interested to visit the show, the exhibit will be open until Saturday, August 17, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM. For more information, you may contact us at 893-7973. You may visit www.globallinkmp.com or the shows’ Facebook pages: Systems Integration Philippines, Electronic, Energy & Power Philippines, China Machinery and Electronic Products Exhibition for show updates.

The presence of Mr. Philip Lao, President of Philippine Center for Print Excellence Foundation, Mr. Danny Ngo, 1st Vice President of Philippine Plastics Industry Association Inc. (PPIA), Engr. Cezar Punsalan, Vice President for External Affairs of Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers, Inc. (PSVARE), Engr. Reynald Ilagan, President of Philippines Society of Plumbing Engineers (PSPE), Mr. Ibarra Paulino, Executive Director of Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), Mr. Austin Go, Executive Director of Philippine Center for Print Excellence Foundation, Mr. Dar Quintos, Senior Advisor of Audio Engineering Society (Philippines Section), Engr. Emmanuel Tan, Chairman of Conventions Committee of Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigerating Engineers, Inc. (PSVARE) was also acknowledged at the opening ceremony.

Dyson unveiled a suite of machines that marry hardware and software to enable owners to control and personalise their environments. Among them was the Dyson V11™ cord-free vacuum, the result of more than a decade of cord-free vacuum and Dyson digital motor development. 315 engineers were involved in the project, with over 32,500 parts prototyped.

Three microprocessors on board the Dyson V11™ vacuum bring a new level of intelligence to the clean, monitoring performance up to 8,000 times a second. The microprocessors are located in the Dynamic Load Sensor inside the High Torque cleaner head; inside the Dyson digital motor V11; and inside the battery. These advances mean that suction automatically adjusts depending on floor type, and the owner can see how much runtime is remaining.

“We’ve been developing vacuums for over 25 years. The evolution never stops. With the Dyson V11™ cord-free vacuum our focus was not only on improving performance, but on adding intelligence to genuinely assist people’s cleaning.” James Dyson

High Torque cleaner head with Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS)

The DLS system, unique to the High Torque cleaner head, intelligently detects brush bar resistance up to 360 times a second and automatically communicates with the motor and battery’s microprocessors to change the suction power between carpets and hard floors. This enables carpets to be deep cleaned and runtime to be extended on hard floors.

The High Torque cleaner head is Dyson’s most powerful cord-free cleaner head ever. It features stiff nylon bristles that drive deep into carpet to remove ground-in dirt, and anti-static carbon fibre filaments that capture dust from hard floors and crevices. An integrated digital motor spins the brush bar up to 60 times a second.

Dyson engineers also devised a way to seal the High Torque cleaner head to the floor, by using a sealing bellow made of elastic polyurethane.

LCD screen intelligently reports in real time

The on-board screen shows current performance, including selected power mode and remaining run time, giving the user more control of their clean.

The screen also reminds the user when to clean filters for optimum performance, and informs them of any blockages and how to clear them. Thanks to sensor magnets embedded in the filter assembly, the screen can tell the user when the filter isn’t connected properly.

Up to 60 minutes of fade-free floor cleaning with Dyson’s most powerful battery Dyson’s most powerful battery pack has 7 larger, high-capacity cells with nickel-cobalt-aluminium cathodes to help deliver more suction power.

The Dyson V11™ vacuum’s battery and monitoring system work together to gauge how much run time is remaining. The system measures the cell capacity and uses an algorithm that ‘learns’ how the user’s machine works over time to calculate remaining runtime. The time displayed will take the cleaning mode, tool and floor type into account.

20% more suction power than the Dyson Cyclone V10™ vacuum

Dyson engineers analysed every detail of the predecessor Dyson digital motor V10. In the new Dyson digital motor V11, which spins at up to 125,000rpm, a triple diffuser is used. The first two diffusers straighten airflow and reduce turbulence, helping to increase suction, while the third diffuser further reduces noise and improves acoustics.

The impeller – the part of the motor that actually drives the air – has redesigned blades that are longer and thinner to increase the area in contact with the air, without increasing the impeller’s mass. This creates a reduced loading on the blades per unit area, reducing air leakage and increasing the efficiency of air movement.

The impeller blade profile has also been redesigned, with each blade forming an ‘S’ shape to match the shape of the shroud in which the impeller sits. This enables a clearance of a fraction of a millimetre between the blade tips and the shroud, thus reducing air leakage and increasing efficiency.

Aerospace materials are found in the motor, including phenolic compound casing which is used in satellites and provides a high strength to weight ratio. The motor's ceramic impeller shaft is cured at 1600C to make it 3 times stiffer than steel, but with half the density. 880 layers of paper-thin laminated steel generate the magnetic fields to spin the motor, while the motor's impeller is made from Polyether Ether Ketone and carbon fibre composite found inside high-intensity pistons.

A pressure sensor within the Dyson digital motor V11 reports information back to the microprocessor. This enables the on-screen blockage reporting as a sudden, sharp drop in pressure indicates a blockage. And if a slower decline is detected, it indicates the filter needs washing.

Advanced filtration

Exposure to dust and allergens can affect wellbeing. The Dyson V11™ vacuum’s fully sealed filtration system captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns4 expelling cleaner air. 14 cyclones generate forces of more than 79,000g to fling microscopic particles – such as pollen and bacteria – into the bin.

From August 15 - 17, 2019, Systems Integration Philippines, the longest running technology trade show in the country, will be opened at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Show hours are from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Interested visitors can log on to www.globallinkmp.com/SIP and pre-register for the event to get a complimentary one-day pass. Pre-registration closes on August 13, 2019.

Presented by Global-Link MP Events International, Inc. , the event will feature three incorporating shows – Commworld The Global ICT, Global E-Business Solutions, and Global Security Philippine. Each will showcase products from different tech industries such as AV, ICT, e-commerce, and cyber security.

This event aims to give business professionals ease in sourcing and putting together an integrated system for their businesses. By bringing exhibitors from different tech industries in one event, buyers can expect to find an array of tech products and solutions for the upgrades they need.

Visitors of the show expect to see the following brands at the show: 888 Tech Exchange Ventures Inc., Addasound Philippines, AGS, American Technologies Inc., Audiophile Components Inc., BCS System & Technologies Inc., Beijing XHX Technology Development, Bossjob (ETOS Adtech Corp.), Competitive Card Solutions Phils. Inc., Cubed Technology, Dongguan Lingje Electronics & Technology Co., Ltd., Dynaquest, Elisha Telecom Ltd., G Telecom, Globaltronics, Globe Telecom Inc., Hoshicare Healthcare Co., Hytera Communications, Intelenet Communication, IWhitestone, Jaycee Co, and many more.

Coinciding the event is the Global ICT and Cyber Security Conference. Attendees can expect to discussions on the following: Digital Identity and Inclusive Growth to be given by Randy Knutson, How Digital Transformation can Enable Finance Professionals to Play a Greater Role in Business Strategy to be given by Petr Sebesta, Unified Communications as an essential strategy to future-proof businesses today to be given by Gurbir Singh Gill, Why ICT is an important asset for creating superior customer value to be given by Jordan Imutan, Data-driven Activation to be given by Dominic Ligot, Blockchain: How it’s reshaping the world of business to be given by Karla Streegan Cruz, Data Privacy and Protection Best Practices for Businesses, and Cyber Security 101: Important steps a company’s leadership team should take to be given by Lito Averia. Those interested to attend the conference can log on to www.globallinkmp.com/ictconference for more details.

For updates about the show, like and follow www.facebook.com/SystemsIntegrationPh .

Other participating companies include: Kinmo PW Corp., Leisure Inc., Marksign Corporation, Mecable, Media V/Spring Global Marketing Inc., MMG True Enterprises, Inc., Philteq Enterprise Inc., Power & Network, Components, Redwood Ventures, Rivan School of Technology, RSVP Film Studios, Shenzhen C-Data Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Ejoin Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sopto Technology Co., Ltd., Sinoware Construction Solutions Inc., Solvera Lynx D.O.O., Stage Craft International, Sun Postpaid, Super Ice Inc., Tech1 Corporation, Unique Sound Electronics Repair Show (2D Soundtech), Walvis Corp., and Wetop Marketing Corporation

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO) in partnership with Aldenver Events, Guerilla Race and the production behind The General's Daughter TV series are inviting you to RACE (Run for AFP's Commitment to Education) with The General's Daughter on 04 August 2019 at Camp Aguinaldo Quezon City.

The event is organized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines thru the AFPEBSO to raise funds for the education of soldiers’ orphans. The event will feature artists from the TV Series “The General’s Daughter” as a show igniting a sense of nationalism and a solidified family relationship. This event aims to raise fund for the education of orphans of soldiers who have died in battle.

On 23 July 2019, AFPEBSO held a Media Launch for the fun run which was attended by media practitioners from various companies and offices. There was a Question and Answer portion during the launch with AFPEBSO’s Chief & General Manager, Captain Joy Dave T Gabuelo PN (GSC), Aldenver Representative - Miss Veronica Ramos, and former AFPEBSO Grantee - Miss Madeleine Claire Lacambra as the panelists.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO) prepares for the upcoming R.A.C.E with the General’s Daughter Fun Run on 04 August 2019 at the Lapu-Lapu Grandstand, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The R.A.C.E (Run for AFP’s Commitment to Education) with the General’s Daughter Fun Run is a fundraising project of the AFPEBSO which aims to generate funds for the education of Filipino soldiers’ orphans. All proceeds of the event will be for the educational benefits and assistance of AFPEBSO grantees nationwide.

This year, AFPEBSO is partnering with Aldenver Marketing and other companies and institutions to make the event possible. The race is patterned and inspired by the ABS-CBN primetime television series “The General’s Daughter” which is a show that reflects military family’s struggle and love for the country. Some cast members of the show are also confirmed to make an appearance on the event including Albert Martinez, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte and JC De Vera.

It is part of the fun run’s objectives to make the participants have a renewed sense of nationalism and solidified family relationship after the activity. It is also a way to introduce and promote the Educational Benefit System of the AFP to all soldier’s orphan and other qualified military dependents.

It will feature five run categories developed for different age groups and distance namely: the 10KM (Warrior), 5KM (Trooper - Individual), 5KM (Flight – Group of 4 at least 1 female), 3KM (Candidate Soldier – 15 yrs old below) and 800m (Buddies – 1 adult + 1 kid 8yrs old below). The activity proper will start at 0600 with 10 minutes interval between gun starts and with the Chief of Staff, AFP as the Guest of Honor and Speaker (GOHAS) during the awarding ceremony. A total of 1,000 runners is projected to participate and each participant will receive medal and loot bag, while winners will receive trophies and special gifts.

Enjoy all tech, all month of August at SM Supermalls! SM Cyber Month is a month-long celebration of the latest gadget trends, exclusive tech deals, and gaming events happening in 72 SM malls nationwide!

SM Cybermonth was officially launched in a grand event held at the SM North EDSA Annex on August 2.

“We invite all gamers and shoppers as we transform our malls into a larger-than-life e-sports arena featuring multi game tournaments and gadget deals,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing.

Here are 5 ways to experience an action-packed Cyber Month at SM:

Great Gadget Deals. There is no place like Cyberzone when it comes to gadget deals. Avail of great gadget deals, and special offerings & bundles on select items with up to 50% off in participating stores this August!

Battle Arena. It is no secret that gamers all over the world go crazy over multiplayer e-games. Tag your squad and put your skills to the test at the Battle Arena happening for the whole month of August!

Cosplay Craze. Show off your talent, creativity, and costumes at the Cosplay Craze wherein participants can join a series of competitions and enjoy parades featuring their favorite characters this August!

Gizmo Con. Score the latest entertainment gadgets, smart home devices, audio-visual tech gizmos, and other great deals from participating Cyberzone stores, SM Appliance, The SM Store gadgets, and Ace Hardware!

#GadgetGameAtSM. Head over to the #GadgetGameAtSM booth and shoot as many digital phones as you can into the virtual shopping bags within 60 seconds for a chance to win prizes!

Catch IT girls Bea Soriano, Jess Wilson, and Martine Cajucom on the cover of SM Shopmag’s Cyber Month issue this August available at National Bookstore branches, prestige lounge, and information booths in SM malls nationwide!

No matter what your tech interest is – whether it be e-sports, gaming, virtual reality, music, or photography – there will be something for you at Cyberzone!

ONE FC's biggest heroes took center stage for the official ONE: DAWN OF HEROES kick-off press conference held Tuesday afternoon at the City of Dreams Manila!

With ONE: DAWN OF HEROES on Friday, 2 August being the biggest martial arts event in Philippine history, it was only fitting that Tuesday’s press conference was also the biggest ever hosted by ONE.

Hundreds of fans, athletes, and members of the media flocked to the City of Dreams Grand Ballroom to witness the athletes face off one last time before Friday’s massive event at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Opening the festivities was ONE Championship CEO and Chairman Chatri Sityodtong, who was nothing short of pumped for what could be one of the biggest ONE cards of the year.

“This is without a doubt the greatest event in Philippine martial arts history. If you are a Filipino anywhere in the world, you do not want to miss Friday night,” he said. Sityodtong also highlighted the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix semi-final bout between Filipino mixed martial arts icon and two-time ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang and multiple-time lightweight world champion Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez as a must-see matchup for the Filipino fans.

“On a personal note, I am so excited for Eduard Folayang versus Eddie Alvarez, genuinely two of the greatest martial artists on the planet, two incredible legends with storied careers, and such incredible human beings,” Sityodtong said.

“I respect Eduard. I respect everything he’s done not just as a fighter, but also as a human being for his community,” said Alvarez, who is looking to bounce back after coming up short in his ONE debut back in March. “This is what this sport is all about. It’s beyond what goes on in the Circle.”

“In the movies, heroes always prevail. The nemesis loses, he goes home and everybody’s happy. Unfortunately, that’s not the story here. You picked the wrong guy at the wrong time. I love you Manila. I respect you Eduard. Let’s have some fun,” Alvarez added.

“He’s one of those athletes that I spent a lot of time watching before,” said Folayang, who is also looking to get back on track. “He says this isn’t the right time, but I believe it’s God’s time. It’s a huge honor for me to be able to test my skills against him.”

“My preparations have gone well. I lost my bell last March, that chapter of my career has closed. It’s time to write another chapter of my journey,” Folayang continued.

Headlining the card will be a ONE Featherweight World Championship bout between reigning and defending titleholder Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Australia and Japanese challenger Koyomi “Moushigo” Matsushima.

In the hard-hitting co-main event for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship, England’s Jonathan “The General” Haggerty puts his title on the line against Thailand’s Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon.

Also on the card will be one of the best flyweight competitors in the world in 12-time flyweight world champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, who faces Japan’s Tatsumitsu “The Sweeper” Wada in a ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix semi-final bout.

“I’m very much looking forward to taking on Tatsumitsu Wada. It’s the second round of the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix,” said Johnson. “I’m sure I’m going to battle a little adversity against Tatsumitsu Wada. I’ve been down on the scorecards before, but I keep on pushing through. I look forward to entertaining you all on Friday night.”

Excellence Appliance Technologies, Inc. (Exatech) recently presented their product line of Whirlpool - Maytag Commercial Laundry machines to the members of the media, held at the Tecnogas Building in Quezon City on June 18.

They also told the reasons why their laundromats are a great investment especially if you want to start a laundry business. This laundromats business also has a high possibility of ROI in just 18 short months!

Laundromats have actually been in existence since the 1930s in the US: a row of fully automated self-service machines where people brought their own detergent and waited for their laundry to finish.

Here in the Philippines, laundromats actually only started becoming popular in the late 90s and these were full service in nature. People came in and dropped off their laundry and picked them up at a later time already packed and folded. But a few years back, we started seeing the growth of self-service laundry shops and these have become so popular that you can now see one in every corner of the neighborhood.

The proven advantages of the laundry business consistently make this industry a solid business choice. Experts say that the combination of flexibility and high demand appeals to aspiring entrepreneurs since these factors raise the probability of success. Besides this, it is also an advantage that laundry shops are recession-resistant as clean clothes are considered a basic necessity. Unlike other industries, the targeted customers are not restricted to certain age groups; everyone needs clean clothes so everyone is a potential customer.

As a cash business, there are minimized struggles with accounts receivables and low capital investments can even bring high rates of return. Where else do you have the possibility of earning back one million investments in just 18 months? And where else can you operate a shop where your customers do their own work?

However, we must remember that success only comes with choosing the right equipment. Durability and dependability are a must before making decisions. And with Whirlpool-Maytag Commercial Laundry, these are not just words but commitments to their partners and customers. This is why more than 1500 laundromats in the country have chosen the brand as their partner in the laundry industry.

Whirlpool-Maytag offers an extended line of commercial and industrial laundry equipment such as washers, dryers, and stackable units for you to select from that offer reliable performance and high-energy savings. They are equipped with an Inverter Drive Technology that ensures energy efficiency and high extraction speeds which lessens the wear and tear on its components. These models also have advanced software that tracks payments, wash cycles, and settings so both the customers and owners can relax without worrying about their security.

You can rely on Whirlpool-Maytag Commercial Laundry to work with you in determining the right solutions for your needs. From equipment selection and installation, you’ll have the knowledge and experience of an industry leader behind you through the business seminars they offer nationwide. You can profit from both our legendary reliability, and the ongoing support of the world’s #1 preferred laundry brand.

Filipinos trust Whirlpool-Maytag Commercial Laundry to make their lives easier and their businesses more profitable. It’s that trust in the Whirlpool-Maytag brand that has helped build customer loyalty year after year because you can guarantee that you have a brand that’s ready to support you every step of the way.

The laundry industry has a lot of untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Should you decide to start your own laundry business, Whirlpool-Maytag Commercial Laundry is ready to help you get started. To schedule a consultation, you may contact Ms. Windy Punzalan at (0917) 8236285 or at mpunzalan@exatech.com.ph.

For more information, you can drop by their showrooms located in Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, IloIlo, and Bacolod, or visit their website at www.whirlpoolmaytag.com.ph.

Traveloka, a leading travel and lifestyle online booking platform, and one of the fastest growing technology companies in Southeast Asia, marked the official launch of its “Traveloka Xperience” product in the Philippines, a simple and easy-to-use platform to discover and book travel and lifestyle activities in Traveloka.

Traveloka Xperience is launched in the Philippines as Traveloka has proven to grow its business by empowering Filipinos and inbounding visitors to travel and discover the country. In addition to that, Traveloka is proud to be a travel partner for Filipinos when visiting other countries across hundreds of destinations in the world.

Traveloka Xperience is the latest product developed by Traveloka that allows for domestic and international travelers to enjoy diverse ranges of travel and lifestyle services that enable travelers to explore hidden gems inside or outside the country, and is also useful for locals who are not on vacation - to enjoy unique experiences in their own neighborhood or somewhere across the islands.

During the event, Sylvia Gunawan, VP Revenue & Growth of Traveloka Xperience share on the background of Traveloka Xperience, “At Traveloka, we have a mission to empower our users to discover the world around them. And we believe that discovering the world is fulfilled when our users are able to enjoy rich and unique experiences. We are very pleased to introduce the brand new Traveloka Xperience in the Philippines, which is an important and growing market for Traveloka.”

While, Milani Franco, Market and Partnership Manager of Traveloka Xperience Philippines added that, “Traveloka is proud to form partnerships with key players in various leading markets like attractions, tours, activities, beauty and health, sports, events, transfers, and more, and introduce them to both local and international users. We would like to take this chance to recognize and thank the efforts of Traveloka's business partners for the wonderful relationship and trust toward our growing platform.

You can find some product categories under Traveloka Xperience including Attractions; Events; Beauty & Spa; Entertainment; Sports; Classes & Workshops; Tours; Transports, as well as Travel Essentials, with currently offers more than 15,000 exciting inventories across more than 300 destination across globally.

Traveloka Xperience can be accessed via desktop, mobile, and app. It is designed to make your journey memorable through our tens of thousands of experiences worldwide, offering an easy-to-use platform that is hassle-free and dependable;

Hassle-free, through our various and reliable payment methods that facilitate instant booking confirmation.
Always worry-free: because of our entry guarantee together with the 24/7 local Philippines customer support.

On top of that, Traveloka Xperience always provides services at competitive rates that will allow users to turn their dreams into reality. Users can now easily discover and book things-to-do with instant confirmation from a comprehensive range of options, from beauty and spa services in your neighborhood areas to fun-filled multi-day trips abroad with your friends or family. All of the bookings will be available at competitive prices, as well as providing both convenience and comfort to customers as they can pay using different payment options with instant booking confirmation. With this, enjoy Traveloka Xperience’s special 20% discount by using the promo code XDEALSINT20 for International Xperience and XDEALSPH20 for Domestic Xperience from 23 July to 13 August 2019. Multiple payment methods are also available for Philippines users. Traveloka Philippines is also partnered with the most reliable payment service providers to make sure every transaction is smooth and worry-free.

Traveloka remains to be the Philippines’ first and only online platform that integrates all travel and lifestyle booking services, including flights, accommodations, airport transports (including pick-up and drop-off services), and also tickets for other things to do, such as tour packages, dining, entertainment, etc. In order to provide various options for users and expand its inventories, Traveloka Xperience has built strategic partnerships with international players, for example: Resorts World Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland and Cartoon Network Amazone, and more. Traveloka Xperience has also built partnerships with local players like Enchanted Kingdom, Dreamplay by Dreamworks, The Mind Museum, Art In Island, The Dessert Museum, along with others.

With the company’s recognition by Google and Accenture as a Mobile Master Brand and the importance of easy searching for customers with Traveloka Xperience is based on Findability, Traveloka Xperience helps users quickly find the attractions they’re looking for with a reliable autocomplete search function in any travel category

. “Traveloka Philippines currently partners with thousands of product inventories in Philippines, and well above 15,000 when you include our international inventories. Traveloka Xperience’s focus on everything big and small and consistently popular ensures our wider, market leading appeal to a larger and growing customer base. Xperience is for anyone who wants to discover more of the many ‘worlds’ around them. The initial response to Xperience has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to building on this momentum and continually offering more experiences worldwide tailored to individual preferences and passions,” added Sylvia.

For further information and updated promotions, go to https://www.traveloka.com/en-ph/

Beginning today until September 30, 2019, Mastercard, in partnership with The SM Store, will run a promotion to encourage shoppers to make payments using their contactless-enabled Mastercard credit cards. The contactless cards can be identified through a symbol on the card face that is similar to the Wi-Fi symbol, albeit turned sideways. Shoppers using the contactless Mastercard credit cards stand a chance to win PhP 1,000-worth of gift cards when they make a one-time purchase worth PhP 3,000.00 or an installment purchase with a total value of PhP 5,000.00.

Though still in its infancy in the Philippines, contactless payments are already widely used in other countries such as Singapore, Australia, and England. Payments via contactless cards are fulfilled by simply tapping the card on a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. For low value transactions, no PIN or signature is required; cardholders can simply Tap & GoTM. Faster checkout lines are now made possible even during The SM Store’s famous 3-Day Sales, thanks to contactless payment technology. Therefore, this payment method is deemed effective in grocery and convenience stores, cinemas and gas stations where long queues can be curtailed through quicker payment transactions.

In the Philippines, transactions beyond Php 2,000 require the cardholder’s signature as a layer of security from unauthorised transactions. It is important to note that shoppers will be billed only once even if they accidentally tap on the point-of-sale terminal multiple times. The EMV chip embedded in the card effectively safeguards card details as it creates dynamic data every time a transaction is made, making it nearly impossible for fraudsters to duplicate or clone the card.

Contactless technology not only makes transactions more convenient than fumbling for cash or counting loose coins at the checkout, but also much safer because they are protected by Mastercard with global zero liability promise and will not be liable for unauthorized charges.[1]

Through such innovations, not only do customers benefit but, Mastercard enables merchant partners to do business with greater efficiency while at the same time ensuring safety as transactions are processed.

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