ANGKAS Does Rider Re-Training, Pilot Run

DOTR gave them a go signal for pilot run/ operations in Metro Manila and Cebu. Now they are doing a lot of things for the operation of Angkas in Manila.

David Medrano the Angkas Head of Operations “One of the causes of danger in this system is that the rider often doesn’t hold on to the driver. Now the vest has the driver’s ID, two helmets and improvement on the biker app. Both the rider and passenger are given these paraphernalia as if they are new passengers. We share the cost for it, and very easy to pay for, technically subsidized by Angkas. There will be no change in the fare either, it will stay the same even with the additional expenses. We accept high end non modified motorcycles, it will be only for 7 years, we don’t encourage riders to take a trip while it’s raining because it is very dangerous. We really discourage that. There is no denying too that we have riders are getting harassed, by other sectors, we cannot worry about them as much because we prioritize passengers. There are only a few instances, we won’t let that slide if it needs to be addressed.”

George Royeca the Angkas Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs says “Thank you to everyone who came here, we are very happy to tell you that we are retraining our force to make sure all the conditions have been met. They will also be given paraphernalia for passengers, a new vest with a new design for the safety of our riders. It is the duty of rider and driver to always make sure they are safe on the road. If there are new safety measures, it will go to the manufacturers and the law. There will be no modifications, will have bike tests to make sure they are safe on the road. Insurance will be given to the driver and passenger, for death and dismemberment and also claims. Suspension and banning of the platform will be given to erring drivers dependent on the gravity of offense. Our current rider accident rate is 0.003% which came from the number of rides over the accidents met on the road. We wish to bring that down still. The pilot is 27,000 and we had very nice congress support, hopefully we get laws passed including rules and regulation.”

Robert Bolaños Chairman of Motorcycle Rights Organization says “This is the reason why the rider organization is supporting Angkas, because of safety. We also see how they got into the advocacy of safety, training the riders and even the passengers information. Angkas has resources to promote road safety, to share the road, and t doesn’t stop there and perhaps have delivery, messengers to also do this to protect them and the riding public. It is how they think and how they act, we are involved and make people aware that there are strict standards. What they fail to realize is that they will get the same if Angkas passes the standards, for the entire motorcycle industry. These standards puts us on top again, that is the goal.”

Now make sure your Angkas experience would be a good one and see they get trained first before you, the passenger would actually ride one. They are conducting retraining now and equipping their drivers with new vests with new designs and even new helmets. This is part of the TWG, the ones who will make decisions. Hopefully they get less than 5% during this pilot run, so they have bullets to fill their case in congress. Shower caps and face masks can now also be demanded from riders, so if you ride on please do ask for it for hygienic purposes.

Sizzlin Steak x Teriyaki Boy's Beef Belly Strips and Tempura All You Can!

Have you ever had the freedom to eat BEEF BELLY STRIPS as much as you can? How about tons of Tempura for your Japanese food cravings? If you haven't had that yet, things might need to change as both Sizzlin' Steak and Teriyaki Boy bring you All-You-Can weekdays just for that!

Get a serving of Rice and a glass of iced tea and let them fill you up with Beef Belly Strips for only P349. I had that and got about ten servings of it in one sitting. I couldn't move much after serving number 8 haha! My other friends got the Tempura for the same price, though if you want more rice you just order that off the menu and it is still affordable. If you wish to have more servings of hot sizzling plates of Beef Belly Strips or Tempura, just go and raise the signboards and you'll get them running to your table. My trick is to order ahead because I kinda measure what I can still eat, but don't waste food!

Smores

Pork Tonkatsu

Chicken Teriyaki

Gyoza

If you want other things aside from Beef Belly Strips or Tempura, they have tons to choose from including desserts. The All You Can Eat though is enough, but who's stopping you right?

The offer is only good on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the whole month! You've got a few more weeks left this JUNE. 

Go get that sizzle!

Digital Walker Midyear Madness Sale at Santolan Town Plaza Today!

Rushing to Santolan Town Plaza now because the Digital Walker Midyear Madness Sale is happening today. They open 12pm to the public so if I were you I’d be there early.

My current targets include the 360 cameras which dropped prices like crazy. Aside from that, they’ve got Marshall Headphones and Speaker packages that take a whole lot away from its original price. They actually have more things on sale including power banks, bluetooth speakers, power cables which I absolutely need for work. Here are some finds we had today!

BB8 Star Wars robot :)

Action cameras for cheap

This insta 360 costs 12K but now is around 2,5 K so this is a good buy.

This drone always lands safely.

The price of the insta 360

This light was around 3,3K

My best buy is the Lumee which usually costs 2,6k but got it for 3 for 1000 together with cases from Kate Spade and UMG.

Car HD Cameras were also cheap!

iPhone cords were a little pricey still, but 50 percent isn't really bad.

The lens cleaner was only 200!

This will only run until the 16th so head on to Santolan Town Center in San Juan and look for the Digital Walker Store. I’m going to update this later if I find something interesting.

GMA’s Starstruck on their 7th Season

Starstruck is back, and they’re promising an even more exciting search for the greatest male and female survivor. Dream, Believe, Survive still means what it means as they announced how they are choosing some of the of the hopefuls this 2019. It’s their 7th Season, scoured the whole country and got 80 during first screening. They screened again and got that in half, then into 22 (which they are currently filming), and now face the judges Heart Evangelista, Ms. Cherie Gil and Jose Manalo. There will be only 14 survivors battling it out later on, they hope to get one male and female to be declared as their ultimate survivor.

Kyline Alcantara will serve as online host. So you can see her 6pm on social media channels and she’ll get to update you on what happens during, before and after the show. She was so pretty earlier armed with light makeup, nude lips and nude gown.

Dingdong Dantes says “First up, we will remove someone on the first episode. First gap, you will hear that familiar heartbeat. One of the major differences is social media, the hopefuls have no involvement with their journey back then but now they have direct access to them. Jenny now has tons of projects, she is committed to her craft. Whatever background they have, it doesn’t matter but you have to know their personality, on how they cope with the challenges. If they dance or sing, their story will reflect when they are on stage and you will see their authentic.”

Heart Evangelista says “It is such a big name ever since I watched the show. It is my first time to judge ,but it is an experience. They all have some characteristics to relate to, it takes time to know them but I can relate to their stories. It takes time to see their authenticity and star quality, it has to be how they carry themselves and I’d like to invest in their sense of being, it is my idea of star quality. I think it is important to also have talent, beauty can come later. ”

Ms. Cherie Gil says “I didn’t know Jennylyn came from this show but I was more part of Protege. Now with the final 14, we have them, each looking out for their dream and we have to be careful choosing them. I can tell there are some strong possibilities, but there are people who bloom, I hope it happens because they will have their moments. There will always be a second copycat. Millennials know when you are bsing them, so the word authenticity is great. My personal opinion is someone who has personality and talent, my expectations are high because I was looking for triple threats, if it goes with looks, then he’s the lucky one.”

Jose says “This is not easy because you have to decide once you see them, right then and there. The looks, they have that, but I am looking for someone who can do everything when he stands there, to find someone genuine but you want to look for how they develop into the person they are. You can see it when they stand in front of you.”

Starstruck will be aired Saturday June 15 and will be every weekend, make sure you support your favorites!