Category: Features
GCash takes CSR to a whole new level with “GCash for Good”: Calls for more NGO Partners in the Visayas
GCash, Philippines leading mobile payment and finance management platform, launches GCash for Good. It is a pioneer corporate social responsibility program that enables Filipinos to contribute to socio-civic causes at the comfort of their mobile phones. GCash for Good partners with non-government organizations (NGOs) that champion worthy advocacies, such as in education, environment, health, people empowerment, animal welfare, and many more. GCash For Good Partner NGOs Currently, GCash for Good has 35 partner NGOs in Luzon. Among those partners are: ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc (ALKFI)—Commits to build sustainable communities, protect the children and the environment, improve the quality of ... Read more
The Philippines Travel Guide for First Time Visitors
The Philippines is a South East Asian country that is a home for more than 7,000 incredible islands. The Philippines is the land of adventure, fun and a place that has too many tourist attractions. Though it is one of the few countries in the region with underdeveloped road network, getting around is a bit easy on land, by air, and by sea. El Nido, Palawan The Philippines offers visa-free entry to more than 150 countries. If you are a first-time visitor, you may need to plan your budget and time of visit accordingly. Experience the beautiful places of the ... Read more
Maxicare Opens Two New Facilities (PCC and Health Hub) in Cebu to Improve Health Care Access
Most individuals dread visiting their doctors and having laboratory tests done. And righteously so. Who would even cherish waiting in a long queue, deal with staff who at times would seem unsympathetic and uncaring, and then wait for a long time for the doctor to arrive? Imagine having to repeat this process a few more times because tests results are inaccurate. Or worse, imagine undergoing this process with a baby or a young child in tow. And all the while feeling all sorts of aches, maladies, and body pains. The reception of Maxicare Primary Care Center in Cebu Business Park ... Read more
Best Packing Tips for Your Spring Travel
After a long and seemingly eternal winter, spring is here with us, transitioning us into summer. Just like all other seasons of the year, traveling in spring has its own unique benefits and challenges. Therefore, you need to pay attention to all the planning processes that go into spring tours. One way of doing so is packing discreetly to make your journey more fulfilling. Whether you are planning to travel locally or internationally, it is needful to pay particular attention to how you pack. Therefore, this post shares out tips that will help you pack your items effectively to enable ... Read more
Why Travel Makes You an Awesome Person
I’ll never forget the feeling of coming home from my first big trip abroad. I’d been away for over 4 months and I thought I would be excited to return home. It was great for a week or so. I enjoyed reuniting with my family and friends, and I missed my favorite foods and sleeping in my own bed. Yet, I quickly found myself longing for my days on the road traveling. Any world traveler knows how addicting it is to travel. You can’t just go on one trip and be content with staying at home! Suddenly, the world is ... Read more
The Freedom of Traveling Today
There are many convenient aspects to our modern lifestyle, however, the great opportunity for easy, convenient travel is undoubtedly one of the most powerful aces up our sleeve. Some people don’t even realize the huge opportunity that is available in this area, which is unfortunate, because the world offers so much to explore and see. It’s a good idea to take the time to explore what you can do within your current capacity because after all, it’s never too late to get started. Air Travel Tips Finding Accommodation One of the biggest issues you’ll traditionally face when doing a lot ... Read more
Must-see Attractions in Macau: A Bucket List
There is something very special about the island of Macau. Formerly a Portuguese colony, this autonomous region is now back in the hands of the People’s Republic of China. Nevertheless, it reflects a huge mix of cultural influences, and is a fascinating place to visit. Given its westernized past, it’s unlike anywhere else in China. That is why, it should be on the bucket list for anyone looking to travel across Asia. If you want to know more about Macau and its traditions, be sure to put these must-see attractions on your to-do list. A view from Mount Fortress in ... Read more
My CBS Story—More Than a Fair Trade-Off: A Tribute to Cebu Bloggers Society’s 10th Anniversary
More than two years had passed since it all started. With that short period of time, I am proud to be part of something interesting, fun, and bubbly, which presence spans from web 2.0, social media, up to the tangible life realities. It isn’t merely a blogging community or an impulsive group of content creators but a society of spontaneous, multifaceted, and focused individuals. Cebu Bloggers Society (CBS), as it celebrates a decade of fun-filled life adventures, embraces individuality, making the group a great diversity on its own right. Our differences sometimes get us into quarrels, but at the end ... Read more
Catching an irresistible spirit in Singapore, a land passion-powered and possibility-filled
A new year often means new possibilities. And this January, people look optimistically at the possibilities to deepen passions or explore completely new ones. Those in need of a passion recharge can head over to the possibility-filled city-state, Singapore. The country’s newest tourism brand, “Passion Made Possible”, fully encapsulates the spirit that seeps into its stunning architecture, to delicious food, its hard-working people, and much more. Singapore Skyline Luckily, travelling to the Lion City just got easier with the special rates and incredible packages one can find at the Cebu Travel Catalogue from January 26 to 28, 2018. At Cebu’s ... Read more