Century Tuna Superbods 2022 Finals Night

It's been a while since we've last seen Century Tuna hold this event because of the pandemic, and this year, they're back with a bang with the Century Tuna Superbods 2022. Hundreds of Filipino health buffs, body positivity enthusiasts have lined up and auditioned for this and it.... was definitely a show.

Aside from the executives, the event was graced by Bea Alonzo and our boy Alden Richards. Judges had Anne Curtis and former Darna Nanette Medven-Po, it was a sight to behold before the event started. Needless to say, they all brought their A game and talked about their causes on video. They donned athleisure wear and walked the stage.

Here's a video compilation I did of what happened that evening!

Congratulations to the 32 finalists, it was a really hard battle to do since they're all in their best form. In the end, winners Kurt Bondad and Christelle Abello topped the competition. Runner ups were Michelle Arceo and Gee Plamenco Jr.. Mind you the prizes were huge, 500K and 200K respectively, plus, it's tax free!

I had fun this evening, congratulations to the finalists, you all did good!

Provincial Government Launches Oriental Mindoro Online Pasalubong and Booking Portal App

While the world is slowly recovering from the pandemic, tavelers have been slowly coming back in different places in the country. For those who don't know, the local tourism industry has been greatly affected. To help with the situation, the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro has worked steadfastly worked on an something that would enhance ease of travel, buying products from towns very easy with the new LAKBAY ORIENTAL MINDORO: Buying Local, Byaheng Lokal app. 

As the name suggests, it's a one stop shop for everything that you would need to get when traveling the province of Oriental Mindoro. From purchasing your favorite pasalubongs, to booking tour services and packages, you can all do it now at the comforts of your home or hotel rooms. This is the handywork of the whole provincial government headed by Governor Humerlito "Bonz" Dolor together with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board. It was launched July 12th and promises hassle free transactions, while keeping you safe as it is all contactless too. This was witnessed by national, provincial and city government officials at the Riceland Garden in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

The app has offers and promos of over 150 hotels, resorts, travel agencies, wellness centers, vehicles, tours, dive and souvenir shops which you can access ahead while you plan your itinerary or while you're in the province itself. With this as direct point of transaction for local and international travelers, balikbayans and their families, tour service providers can be accessed without you leaving your resort or hotels. That in itself is very convenient and you can download it now on the App Store or Google Play for FREE. You can also go to their website travelorientalmindoro.ph and use your email/FB account to log in. This means, you can choose services and products from the app and get the best rates. Products can be arranged for delivery at your hotel, while email confirmations can be sent if you're availing those rendered by providers which can make planning a breeze if you choose to come to the province.

You also get to earn loyalty points from your accommodation, which you can use to earn travel incentives in-app. It's easy, so you get to enjoy more time with your friends and family. Make sure you try and download the app today!

foodpanda PH Lets Us Experience pandaPRO "GANAPS"

Are you a foodpanda fan? Have you been ordering too much on the app and wish you could save on your food and shopping orders? Well, this might be the opportune time to become a real deal pandapro. It's a monthly subscription program on the foodpanda app that gives MORE exclusive deals, benefits, free delivery so you can save a lot from purchasing food and groceries on the popular app.

Well, a few days ago, they got us to experience a new thing called pandapro "GANAPS". Aside from the perks you get for subscribing in the app, they went the mile of doing several events intended for invited pandapro subscribers so they could win prizes, watch movie premieres and be with fellow loyal pandapro community members. 

 

 

I think with the restrictions relaxing a bit, these would be really good additional perks to have. The THOR Love and Thunder movie they had us watch was the perfect way to end the day too.

The foodpanda app now also has access to shops, travel destinations, even more food spots so you can do everything even at the comforts of your home. You can also choose to pickup and have more discounts, vouchers that you can use morning, noon and night time. I'd like to take this bit to thank the good people of foodpanda Philippines for having me, the rest of the bloggers and influencers in your event. I bet, pandapro subscribers would be happy to experience this soon. For as low as Php 33.30-Php 50.00 a month, this is surely worth every penny saved. I think they've got more events planned in the pipeline, and that means it'll be good if you get subbed early on. If you want to know more about the pandapro membership, there's some FAQ's on the foodpanda PH app so go download it off Google Play or the App Store today!

Questions Loom on Pastrana’s Appointment

Details surfaced on the recent appointment of Christopher Pastrana as PPA Chief (GM) of the Philippine Ports Authority. This comes as a huge surprise to screening committee members Naida Angping and Anton Lagdameo. According to reports in daily spread Philstar, it’s something that should likely be questioned due to conflict of interest as there exists official posts in several corporations at the ferry line industry and even brother in law and daughters who are operating several ports which would then be under this office as a regulatory body.   

This also comes as previous reports include a 132.1 million unpaid amortizations and interests from the Department of Transportation. This is something that should be looked at by officials putting him into office, especially by former PAL President and now new DOTR Sec Jimmy Bautista (who at that time was appointed at the same calendar). 

There are also talks that their appointment comes problematic because they have partnerships and several family connections which may make this all deplorable move.  Is this just? Is this without said conflict of interest? These questions remain unanswered, and maybe, they’ll be having the right ones for the role when it comes to sensitive government positions.