Seda Centrio Invites Diners to Taste the Flavor of Spain at the Misto

Starting November 9, Seda Centrio's signature restaurant, Misto, will cross international borders and pique diners' appetite with a number of Spanish dishes on its evening buffet by Executive Sous Che Robert Ortiz. The newest offering features an extensive spread, combining traditional and contemporary to fine effect and satisfy the Filipono palate --- transforming your regular dinner into time of adventure and discovery.

Paella Marinara - Seafood Paella that showcases the richness of the ocean

Chef Robert has over 6 years culinary experience both locally and in abroad. He has worked as part of the culinary team in a Los Angeles restaurant, exposing him to different cuisines and cultures. He also was a consultant of the well-known, Sans Rival Restaurant in Dumaguete. Coming to Cagayan de Or, he takes inspiration from his experiences and creates his own unique and creative twists on both local favorites and international classics. 

For this food promotion, Chef Robert showcases well- loved dishes hailing from the culinary regions of Spain --- including Gambas al ajillo, Albondigas and Paella Marinera. Despite having an intense influence in a majority of Filipino specialties, Chef Robert promises diners of that authentic Spanish experience.

Albondigas - It originated in Spain and it means a spicy tomato meat ball stew

The menu boasts itself of Asian twists, revisits traditional Castilian flavors and features inventive dishes such as Grilled Eggplant with Tomato Vinaigrette/ Dicerning diners a;ways expect innovation in the menus served them, says Ortiz, and thus, we have planned to come up with different culinary themes for them to try out, Spanish being one of the firsts.

Gambas al ajillo - is a Spanish popular dish found primarily in the south and center of Spain. The primary ingredients consists of shrimp, garlic, and olive oil.

Misto, an Italian word for "mixed", offers dishes to please the palate of global travelers as well as highligthing specialties linked to the local culture. The Flavors of Spain promotion is under the Themed Dinner Buffets happening weekly and allows of infusion of new entrees and other dishes that Kagay-anons would surely enjoy and come to love.

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Voyager brings the biggest online deals to Filipinos for Singles’ Day

​[08 NOVEMBER 2017] - Pinoy online shoppers will have a blast this month picking out their Singles’ Day wish lists and purchasing them at huge discounts with the help of various digital apps and platforms from Voyager Innovations and its business arms which includes PayMaya Philippines, FINTQnologies, Inc. (FINTQ), hatch, and Takatack Technologies. 

To kick things off this November, PayMaya is giving its users an exclusive 11% rebate from all their purchases on November 11, also known as Singles’ Day. Originating from China, Singles’ Day was established as a way for Chinese male and female individuals to celebrate being single, and turned into one of the biggest e-Commerce events anticipated annually the world over. PayMaya users can use their Visa cards, Smart Mastercards, and in-app virtual cards to qualify for the 11% rebate whenever they make purchases in-store or online, whether they’re in the Philippines or abroad. 

The biggest online shopping discounts 

Aside from the Singles’ Day rebate promo, PayMaya is also giving all its users a massive 20% discount for the entire month of November for three of the country’s biggest online shopping destinations – Lazada, Zalora and Takatack.

For Lazada, shoppers only have to key in the promo code PYMYNOV upon checkout to get an extra 20% discount for a minimum purchase of only P500, valid for use multiple times with a maximum discount of P400 per transaction. This will prove useful for Lazada’s Online Revolution shopping event, where Filipinos stand a chance to get big discounts on their favorite items and wish lists.

Meanwhile, for Zalora, all they have to do is key in PAYMAYAHOLIDAY when they make purchases worth at least P1,000 to get 20% off upon checkout. They can use the code multiple times for the whole month of November to help them complete their OOTDs! 

In addition, shoppers can also get a huge 30% discount across all items when they shop at Takatack, the largest online discovery platform of Voyager, from November 9 to 11, where they can get a maximum discount of P2,000 for purchases with free shipping for purchases above P2,000.

But when they use their PayMaya card to shop at Takatack this November, they can get an additional 20% off (maximum P500 discount) their purchase by entering the code 11+[First four digits of their PayMaya card] (ex. 114404)! This means they can get as much as 50% discount on items for Singles' Day weekend, from November 9-11. 

To complete the experience, when they register for an account on FINTQ's digital lending platform Lendr.com.ph, users will also automatically get a P150 discount voucher which they can also use for Lazada, as well as a promo code for an 11% discount which they can use to shop at Takatack. 

Shop without data charges 

To make Filipinos’ online shopping experience convenient and hassle-free, free Internet platform freenet has partnered with Lazada to give free data access to their app for Smart, TNT, and Sun subscribers. This means they can shop to their heart’s content without having to worry about unintended data charges. 

All they have to do is download the freenet app on their Android or iOS device, register with their mobile number, and click the sidebar menu to turn on the Free Access toggle to begin setup. Once done, they can proceed to the Lazada app to enjoy a worry-free shopping experience without data charges. 

And to spice things up more this shopping season, freenet is rewarding shoppers with free MB credits whenever they download or access various Voyager platforms starting November 11. Simply download the PayMaya and Takatack apps or access the Lendr website under the “Missions” tab within the freenet app to get an instant 100MB credit, which they can use to purchase data packages from the freenet Shop. 

"This is our way of giving back to all our customers and partners. As we see adoption to our platforms grow, we hope more Filipinos get to enjoy the digital life and more businesses also get to benefit from the opportunities presented by digital. As the whole ecosystem grows, everyone grows too," said Orlando B. Vea, President and CEO at Voyager Innovations. 

Voyager Innovations, the digital innovations arm of PLDT and Smart, has been leading the way in enabling consumers and enterprises to access the digital life with its unique and comprehensive suite of platforms in the areas of financial services, eCommerce, and marketing technologies. Even if you're not in a relationship, it’s still going to be an awesome Singles' Day indeed–all thanks to various digital platforms from Voyager! 

Download PayMaya now: 

iOS - https://goo.gl/T012hs 

Android - https://goo.gl/9XYTsb 

Get freenet: 

iOS - http://frnt.ph/ios 

Android - http://frnt.ph/android 

Visit Takatack: www.takatack.com 

Sign up for Lendr: www.lendr.com.ph 

Note: 

PayMaya 11% on 11/11 promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 12606, Series of 2017. 

PayMaya and Lazada promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 16901, Series of 2017. 

PayMaya and Zalora promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 12966, Series of 2017. 

PayMaya and Takatack promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 13786, Series of 2017 

Lendr and Lazada promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 13652, Series of 2017. 

Lendr and Takatack promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 13774, Series of 2017. Takatack 30% discount promo per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 13868, Series of 2017.

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BAMBOO Live in Cagayan de Oro

Filipino rock icon BAMBOO will have a live show in CDO this November 17, 2017; 8PM at The Atrium of Limketkai Center. This exciting event is brought to you by HE and Sons Corporation together with Caltex and Havoline and co-presented by Pepsi. Neil Rey Llanes (Asia’s Got Talent and Finalist and Talentadong Pinoy Grand Champion) will also do a supporting act for this show. 

Ticket Prices are as follows: VIP – Php 1,000 Gold – Php 500 Silver – Php 250 

You can buy your tickets at the following outlets: He and Sons Puntod, Limketkai Center Customer Service, Maison de BonBOn – The Nest CDO Corrales, Bigby’s SM CDO Downtown Premier Level 4, Bigby’s SM CDO Uptown G/F, Bigby’s Centrio Mall G/F, Boy Zugba Corrales, Boy Zugba Centrio Mall 3/F, Boy Zugba SM CDO Uptown G/F, Missy Bon Bon Limketkai Center, Missy Bon Bon SM CDO Downtown Premier Level 4, MBB Frozen Factory,7 Eleven Lifestyle District, 7-Eleven Gusa 

BAMBOO LIVE IN CDO is also brought to us by NITTO, Boy Zugba, Missy Bon Bon, Bigby's Cafe and Restaurant, Karrjackson Automotive Shop, Limketkai Center, Caltex First Gusa, Maison de Bon Bon, SANKI, FilFresh, Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Wheels Auto Market and Car Rentals, Karrjackson Tires, Mickey Thompson, Marando Tires, AMLEY, HENSON Builders, Pizza Republic, and MBB Frozen Factory.

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Tomorrow is the day! It’s National Pampering Day!

The long wait will finally be over tomorrow as Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa welcomes you once again tomorrow, October 17, 2017, for another real pampering treat at the celebration of the National Pampering Day. 

Relieve your stress and make sure to drop by at any Nailaholics branch nearest you from 10 AM to 1 PM to get a free pampering service of your choice. You may choose to get a soothing manicure, relaxing foot massage or a calming foot spa. 

And best of all, by simply participating in this year’s National Pampering Day, you will be able to support the cause of your chosen organization. You can extend your help in the rehabilitation of Marawi City by supporting World Vision, help protect our country’s rich but threatened marine and coastal resources when you support Save Philippine Seas or support The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in preventing animal cruelty. 

“With all the preparations we’ve made, we are very excited to welcome everyone tomorrow and make them feel that they deserve real pampering” said Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa. 

This is a once a year treat only from the number one pampering destination in the Philippines – Nailaholics. See you all tomorrow and Happy National Pampering Day! 

Visit www.nailaholics.com to check their services and find the branch nearest you. Get updates through their Facebook Page Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, Twitter @_nailaholics and Instagram @_nailaholics.

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Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa Celebrates the 2nd Year of National Pampering Day

When it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot. After introducing the celebration of the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to this October 17.

The National Pampering Day got off to a good start last year where Nailaholics offered free manicure service and a stress relieving hand massage from 10 AM to 12 NN on all their branches nationwide. This year, everyone will be treated to a free service of their choice: a soothing manicure, calming foot spa or a relaxing foot massage.

“We Filipinos are very hardworking in any given aspect of our lives and a nation of energetic and industrious people best deserves real pampering once in a while. This year, as Nailaholics celebrates the 2nd National Pampering Day, we go deeper and dedicate this to everyone and remind them to take it slow, take it easy, zone out and relax for a while.” said Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa.

“With last year’s success of the National Pampering Day, we are back this year with a bigger and much more enjoyable day of pampering. In partnership with the number one salon brand and most beloved nail lacquer brand in the world, O.P.I., National Pampering Day 2017 will accommodate more guests with the extension of pampering time until 1PM. Also, the best thing about this year’s National Pampering Day is that it will be in support to World Vision, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and Save Philippine Seas” added Amaro. 

So save the date and get ready to park away any thoughts of work because the only responsibility you have is to loosen up. Wind down and head down to any Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa branch on October 17, 2017 (Tuesday) from 10 AM to 1 PM and get yourself a free relaxing manicure, foot spa or foot massage.

Let Nailaholics’ skilled nail technicians take care of you for a little while and walk out of this Hamptons-inspired nail salon feeling refreshed and ready to bring it on again. Grab this once a year treat only at the country’s top destination for relaxation and real pampering. 

Visit www.nailaholics.com to check their services and find the branch nearest you. For Kagay-anons, you can either visit Nailaholics Centrio or Nailaholics SM CDO Downtown Premier. You can also get updates through their Facebook Page Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, Twitter @_nailaholics and Instagram @_nailaholics. 

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Nailaholics is an urban destination that offers its customers an escape from the daily grind through its exceptional interiors and exceptional pampering service. It currently has more than 50 branches nationwide, including in Gateway Mall, Eastwood Citywalk, Cash and Carry Makati, Harbor Point Mall Subic, SM Cebu, SM Bacolod, and SM Lanang.

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