STAYCATION AT RAFFLES HOTEL MAKATI JUNIOR SUITE!

           Whether you're travelling from out of the country or looking for a place in Manila to have a relaxing staycation, Raffles Hotel Makati should definitely be one of your options.

Rina, Rain and I had a wonderful time as we explored the beautiful Raffles Hotel Makati, as we got the rock star treatment, as we stayed in their Junior Suite, with included Butler Service!! Rain and I also had so much fun in their swimming pool as Rina went shopping at the very easily accessible Ayala Center Mall next door.

FINGER LICKIN’ GOOD MEALS WITH PAYMAYA

Since I’ve learned about PayMaya, it triggered something in me to explore how this awesome app can be used in even more aspects in my life! (Especially in restaurants)

Paying for transactions is incredibly convenient, but the thought that customers can enjoy special deals, apart from cashback promos, really made me a believer of PayMaya.

Gaining rewards for purchases made for products that you love is incredibly meaningful, especially when one is trying to stretch their Peso for as long as they can this Holiday season.

On the onset, I was stoked to find out that PayMaya is accepted at my go-to restaurant when I’m hungry at the office… You guessed it.. KFC!

THE GRID FOOD MARKET PART 2: GOCHU-GANG, BEEFIER AND BABU

Food Halls/Markets/Courts.. Call 'em anything you want.. I love em' all! I continue my journey around The Grid Food Market at Power Plant Mall, and check out three completely different stalls that shows how diverse the selection of food is! We visit Gochu-Gang by Chef Patrick Go for some Korean dishes, Beefier formerly known as "The Beef", and Babu by Chef Him Uy De Baron! Check it out!

PAYAMAYA’S DIGITAL AGUINALDO: Let your Loved ones know you care this Christmas!

I remember when I was a kid, my aunt would give me a thick wad of Twenty Peso bills for Christmas. I remember loving the feeling of having so much money in my wallet, even if you added it all up together and it was just around P300. The amount was actually not really the point.. To me, the point was getting money instead of a gift made me feel even more grown up. Like I was being told that I am responsible enough to make purchases for myself. That’s when I started understanding the concept of the “Aguinaldo” for the Holiday Season.

Now that I am an uncle and Godfather to many kids, it’s  my turn to give out Aguinaldos to my nephews and nieces.. But the difference I noticed is that – since they’re already bringing gadgets such as cellphones, portable gaming consoles and tablets, they don’t like the cumbersome feeling of fat bills in their pockets. 

It’s a good thing that PayMaya solves that problem by allowing its users to send digital aguinaldo to their loved ones.. through its Send Money feature!

Giving someone money during the holiday season is a great way to show that you care. Perhaps the annoying thing about the effort, is having to go to the bank and withdraw the crispiest bills possible, not to mention get nice “Ampao” envelopes, then label them one by one with the names of the recipients.

PayMaya eliminates all that hassle and makes giving Aguinaldo to your loved ones really simple! Even better, they’re also giving you a P10 cashback each time you send a minimum of P200 per day.

Here’s all you need to do: 

First, Open the PayMaya app, then Go to Send Money

Simply key in the PayMaya mobile number of the recipient along with the amount for your Aguinaldo, Then hit send!

As a safety precaution, you will receive an SMS confirming your transaction and another SMS informing you of your P10 cashback!

That’s right! You can get up to P100 cashback, P10 per day! And when you send an accumulate amount of P10,000, you earn P100 on top of your initial cashback.

With PayMaya’s new Digital Aguinaldo feature, you can skip the trip to the bank, and send money to your nieces and nephews the modern way! If that doesn’t get me the title of “Cool Tito”, I don’t know what will! 

            You too can enjoy a convenient and rewarding way to send Aguinaldo to your loved ones with PayMaya. Just sign up on the app and make sure to use my code: RICHARDPAYMAYA, to instantly get P50 on your account.

Visit paymaya.com/deals to check the latest promos your can avail of!

HAKATA TONICHI AT GLORIETTA

Hakata Ton-ichi has quickly gained fame around Metro Manila as a Ramen chain that serves authentic Japanese Ramen at incredibly affordable prices. After opening a branch at SM North Edsa, Hakata Ton-Ichi opened their second branch at Glorietta in Makati, and is poised to open yet another one soon at Ayala North Exchange. I dropped by to see if the hype was real.. And I was not disappointed!

CASHLESS FOOD DELIVERY ON A LAZY WEEKEND WITH PAYMAYA!

Let me know if you can relate to this.. It’s a Saturday Morning, and I’m absolutely starving. I realize that in my urgency to get home and avoid rush hour, I totally forgot to withdraw money, just to make sure I have something in my wallet should the need arise. Much to my dismay, I wake up to find out that our helper took the day off, and given that my culinary skills leave much to be desired, the only logical option would be ordering from a food delivery service.

So this is the situation I find myself in.. I can’t cook for fear of burning my house down, but at the same time, I don’t have enough cash on hand for delivery.. So what do I do? Given that this was a Saturday, I was too lazy to leave my house to go to the nearest ATM.

Thankfully, just a couple of days ago, I noticed a PayMaya sign at the ArmyNavy restaurant near my office. This got me thinking.. Perhaps they accept PayMaya for delivery? A quick check at their website proved me right… More and more online restaurant delivery services are using a feature that PayMaya recently introduced called “Pay With PayMaya”, making it even convenient to get food delivered straight to your home!

You might be wondering what could possibly be new about Paying with PayMaya.. Since people have been doing it for quite some time now. Well, their new “Pay With PayMaya” feature, users no longer need to go through the cumbersome process of entering your card details when making online
purchases. All you have to do is log in using their PayMaya mobile number and enter the OTP that they receive on their phone to confirm their purchase. Simple as that!

Here’s a quick step by step guide on how to make an online purchase using the new Pay With PayMaya Feature!

STEP 1: Log on to the Website that accepts PayMaya Payments (I’ll post a list at the bottom, but for this particular transaction, I chose ArmyNavy). You might need to register.

STEP 2: Choose your order from their menu (There are so many delicious items to choose from, this is usually the most difficult part for me)

STEP 3: Choose your Order Method (Some restaurants let you choose from a Pick up or Delivery option)

STEP 4: Choose your Payment method. Army Navy allows Cash, Credit Card, and other online Payment options, including PayMaya! Select Online Payment Powered By PayMaya

STEP 5: Fill in Delivery Information (Let them know where to deliver!)

STEP 6: Review your order Summary (Make sure the details are correct)

STEP 7: Click on “Pay With PayMaya”

STEP 8: Fill in your Mobile Number or email address, and your PayMaya Password

STEP 9: Wait for the OTP on your Cell Phone, and enter it into the Website. Confirm the payment, and you’re good to go! For a foodie like me, this totally changes the game when it comes to online purchases!

Using Pay With PayMaya is incredibly convenient. I don’t have to have cash with me at all times, and I simply need to enter my phone number instead of my hard-to-memorize Credit Card Number. Not only that, the One Time Pin function assures me that my transactions are secured. I get a notification on my
phone first so I can verify my purchase.

 A final note was, the transaction was made seamlessly, because
the delivery man simply had to hand over my purchase. No need to prepare cash or “change for P1,000” or whatever. 

And I was also surprised to find out that I got a 10% cashback Bonus, because all PWP transactions from December 11, 2019 to January 15, 2020
will receive 1%, 10% or 100% cashback, capped at P500 per transaction. That’s a great introductory promotion!

You can also enjoy this convenient and rewarding experience in your favorite restaurants, deal providers, retail brands, and even government institutions!

Food/Drinks: Bo’s Coffee, Army Navy, Dominos, Shakey's, Goldilocks, Zubuchon, Boozy
Deal providers: Booky, Eatigo, Klook
Retail: Landers, Rustans, VMV Hypoallergenics, Rose Pharmacy
Government: PRC, DTI, Pag-Ibig, DOST, SSS, DFA, Tieza, PhilHealth, NHMFC
Others: Anytime Fitness, Araneta Bus Port

PayMaya is constantly finding ways to make purchases easier for you, so If you want to know more about the latest deals, make sure you check out www.PayMaya.com/deals!

If you don’t have a PayMaya account yet, download the app now and sign up using my code: RICHARDPAYMAYA to get an instant P50 in your account.
Ramember, basta online delivery, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!


Merchants that can have the Pay With PayMaya Feature include:

TRADE NAME:

1M WINNER
A BUY COM PH
ACOMMERCE INC
AEROWORX
AIR PROSYSTEMS INC
ANYTIME FITNESS
APEXOTEL ROOMS
ARANETA BUS PORT
ARMYNAVY
BABYLON OSLOB COAST
BAYAD CENTER
BEARSEUM
BEEBEELEE
BIGBENTA
BOOTCAMP
BOOZY PH
BORDERLINETRAVELTOURS
BOS COFFEE
BUDGET TRAVEL N TOURS
C TECH TRADING
CAROUSELL
CEBU CHAMBER
CHEAPDEALS
CHRISHAS KITCHEN
CITYGOVERNMENT OF CDO
COLEMAN PH
COSMOTECH PHILS INC
COSPLAYPH
COSY
CURIO CAVERN
DECIDEME TECHNOLOGY
DELSANDS RESORTS INC
DIBZTECH INC
DOMINO'S PIZZA
DOMSOWIR HOTEL
DRIVE MANILA
DTI
EASY BUS
EASY TV
EATIGO
ELLANA MINERAL
ENGKANTO
EPLDT INC
ETRANSS REMITTANCE
EZEEGO 1
FASTLEGACY MARKETING
FGIC
FILINVEST LAND INC
FILM FOLK
FIT BEYOND INC
FITLAB PH
FOCUS GLOBAL INC
FUNK TRUNK
GIGAHERTZ
GIVE PH
GLOW SKIN CLINIC
GOLDILOCKS
GV HOTEL
HAIRMNL
HARPER AND HILL
HDI WORLD
HEALTHY FAMILY
HOLICOW
HOTEL OKURA MANILA
IBARRA WATCHES
INCANDESCENT
INCY ROOMS
INVESTAGRAMS INC
ITO BED AND BATH
JCI MANILA INC
JOLLYSKIN TRADING
KITCHENAID PH
LAMAVE
LANDBANKOOP
LANDERS
LEEVEITWME
LINDELA TRAVEL
LITE FERRIES
LITTLE WAY FLOWER SHOP
LOONG.PH
MAAYO HOTEL
MALAYAN COLLEGES
MANDAUE FOAM
MARIPOSA TRAVEL
MARRIOTT HOTEL MANILA
MATABUNGKAY HOTEL
MED SOCIETIES
MERRIT MEDICAL
MILKIN MOMMIES
MULTIPART PHILIPPINES
MURAMED
MYPHONE
NATURE TO NURTURE
NET4SITE PHILIPPINES
NEW PRESTIGE WINES
NFINITE IT SOLUTIONS
NHMFC
NOSH BABY
NWORLD
OPENMIND PH
OSTER PH
OUR DAILY BREAD
PACIFIC UNION
PARTRIDGE GUESTHOUSE
PAWNHERO PAWNSHOP
PC EXPRESS
PDAX
PEDRO N COI
PEOPLELINK INC
PET WAREHOUSE
PILIPINAS TELESERV
PINGCON MARKETING
PPCRV
PRC
PROTEES PROJECT
PSO HNS
QUADX
QUEST HOTEL CLARK
RAIN INTERNATIONAL
RBGI
RELIANCE SURETY
RHINOHEAD
ROAM TRAVEL AND TOURS
ROSE PHARMACY
RUSTANS DEPT STORE
SATCHMI
SHAKEY'S
SHARVD
SHOPINAS
SOAK ARTISAN SOAP
SOLAR ROOFTOPS
SOPHIE PARIS
SPINKIE
STORAGE DEVELOPMENT
STRATQUAD
SUPERSONIC SERVICES
TERRASERV
THAMES INTERNATIONAL
THE BAYLEAF Cavite
THE BAYLEAF Intramuros
THE FORE
THE KULT
THERABRO
TINY BUDS
TIPSY TALES
ULTRA LAGREE
UNIOIL PETROLEUM PHIL
UNIPIN PHILS INC
UPPA PH
VALENZUELA CITY GOVT
VALUE CHAIN
VAMOS
VICTORY
VIVA BOOKS PUBLISHING
VIVIXX CORPORATION
VMV HYPOALLERGENICS
WBS CORP
WELCOME WORLDWIDE INC
WEST METRO MEDICAL
YOURS NATURALLY
ZUBUCHON

CABANA LIFESTYLE

MENYA KOKORO FINALLY IN MANILA

Expect the Mazesoba craze to take the Philippines by storm, as international Japanese restaurant chain, Menya Kokoro has opened it's first branch in the Philippines, bringing with it its award winning concoctions, created by Chef Takuma Ishikawa. Menya Kokoro opened it's first branch at Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City, and we're looking forward to more branches popping up all over Metro Manila soon.

THE SBS INKIGAYO SANDWICH

The sandwich made popular by K Pop Idols is finally here in Manila! The famous SBS Inkigayo Sandwich has opened a food truck so the K Pop crazy Pinoy fans can see what the hype is all about!

PICKIEST EATER TRIES THE WORST EPISODE 1: BONIFACIO UPTOWN MALL

Instead of showing you the best places to eat, I started a new series where I show you the worst place to eat! I'll take you to some of the worst rated restaurants on Zomato to see if it really is terrible! Our first stop: Bonifacio Uptown Mall! There are so many amazing places to eat there... But what is the worst? Find out here!!

SOBAN K-TOWN GRILL WITH MY VLOGGER FRIENDS!

As I continued my search for the best Samgyeopsal in Metro Manila, I was joined by some of my vlogger friends, namely Oppa Jinyong, Bani Lagroño, Mai Lagroño, and Phantasm Darkstar in my visit to Soban K-Town Grill!

DUNKIN’ DONUTS AGUINALDO IN EVERY CUP

As children, the joy and excitement we feel during the Christmas season can be encapsulated in one word: Aguinaldo. The term refers to gifts received, specifically, during the holidays. As grown-ups, we find ourselves on the other side of giving with younger relatives now expecting their presents from us.
However, no matter how old we are, there is always a child within us who is giddy with happiness when we receive an "Aguinaldo".

Fortunately, this holiday season, you can have that “just got a gift” feeling every day with the Dunkin’ Donuts Aguinaldo In Every Cup promo. Every time you purchase one 12-ounce cup of hot or iced Dunkin’ Coffee, you have a chance to instantly win a Free Classic Donut or cash — P500, P1,000, P5,000, and for the lucky ones who will surely have a Merry Christmas, P20,000.

To get your Aguinaldo, peel the perforated coupon found on the side of your Dunkin’ Coffee cup that says “Open your Holiday Surprise!” and “Peel Here.” It’s best to do this after finishing your drink because the excitement might make you spill it.

Your Aguinaldo is waiting for you in any of your Dunkin’ Coffee favorites like Dunkin’ Brewed Coffee, Dunkin’ Black Iced Coffee, or Dunkin’ Iced Coffee. So, are you ready for some Christmas feels? Then get your Dunkin’ Donuts Aguinaldo In Every Cup from now until December 15, 2019.

SUPER FUN GREENWICH PIZZA MAKING CAMP!!

Greenwich Pizza invited me and my friends from the Kain Tulog Gang to an exclusive Pizza Making camp event! For events like this, Greenwich usually teachers their guests how to make the Hawaiian Pizza, but they made an exception for us! Instead of the Hawaiian, they decided to teach us how they make their all new All In Overloaded Pizza!

A TITO’S GUIDE TO SHOPPING ONLINE WITH PAYMAYA THIS 12.12

And just like that, it’s December! 2019 zipped by us so fast, I didn’t even realize that Christmas is just around the corner!

Honestly, with the state of how traffic is nowadays (especially in December), I have recently learned to embrace the convenience of online shopping. Up until a few months ago, I was wary about making purchases online, mainly because I was worried about putting my financial information on the web. However, my Millennial colleagues at work showed me a few tips that helped put the mind of this worry-wart Tito at ease..  And it all began with PayMaya!

Paradise Dynasty now on its 3rd year in the Philippines!

“Feast on International Flavored Xiao Long Bao and Chef’s Chinese Specialties” 

With its long and deep history, Chinese cuisine is truly an integral part of the Chinese culture. Unbeknownst to many, it is not just one distinct cuisine, but comprised of different regional styles of cooking. In Paradise Dynasty, diners will get a glimpse of the Imperial culture through its featured specialty dishes from the northern and southern parts of China.

A casual dining concept that originated from Singapore, it was first brought to the Philippines by the Paradise Group on November 9, 2016, and currently has three locations around the metro, apart from its regional branches in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.

The inspiration behind putting a local outpost came from the travels of bon vivant and CEO of the Paradise Group, Mr. Eldwin Chua, who took his palate to a gastronomic adventure across this East Asian country.

EASY BAON IDEAS WITH SWIFT MIGHTY MEATY CHICKEN CHEESE FRANKS

     Being a father means having to be more aware of the food that my daughter Rain eats. Though she’s nowhere near as picky as her father, she does have certain favorites that she likes to stick to. One of those favorites just happens to be Swift Mighty Meat Cheese Franks! 

    So it’s wonderful that we have those good old faithful hotdogs to use as her baon for school, but making it more interesting for her to eat is the bigger challenge! 

    Here are some easy Baon Tips using  Swift Mighty Meaty Cheese Franks for kids Baons that you can make at home!

9 PESO MILK TEA AT NANYANG PHILIPPINES

GOOD NEWS, GUYS!!!

 Enjoy the #NanyangKopiJelly for 9 days this September for only P9.

Wanna know how? it's easy!

1. Like our Facebook Page (Nanyang Philippines) and Instagram Page (@nanyangph)

2. Go to the following Nanyang branches between 2PM to 6PM on these dates:

- September 13 to 15 at SM Megamall

- September 20 to 22 at SM Pampanga and Greenbelt 5

- September 27 to 29 at SM Aura Premier and Bonifacio High Street

- September 27 to 28 at Bonifacio One Technology Tower

So what are you waiting for? Tag your friends, save the dates and see you at Nanyang.

#MeetMeAtNanyang #NanyangKopiTiam #MilkTea2019

STEAK OUT SUNDAY AT MIMI & BROS!

Father's day this year was made even more special for me, as my family and I visited Mimi & Bros at Bonifacio Global City, for their Steak Out Sunday event they celebrated in cooperation with Steak.PH! 

Not only did we feast on a mouth-watering Ribeye, we also enjoyed some of the items on Mimi & Bros Menu! 

Thank you Chef Ed Bugia for having us! 

5 THINGS TO DO AT RESORTS WORLD MANILA

My family and I spent the Father's Day Weekend at Resorts World Manila, and I realized there are so much things you can do there! In case you've never been to Resorts World Manila before, here is a rundown of the 5 favorite things that we loved to do when we were there!

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7 TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TAKING YOUR KIDS TO DISNEYSEA TOKYO

When visiting DisneySea, it's easy to get overwhelmed because of all the excitement you feel with the Disney Magic. But the smart thing to do is before you enter, make sure you have a plan so that you make the most of your time in the park! If you have young children with you, then here are 7 tips that will help you plan your day, and hopefully maximize your time at DisneySea! Special Thanks to KKday for the hassle free booking of tickets for Disneysea!

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THE LEGENDARY ICHIRAN RAMEN IN CAUSEWAY BAY, HONG KONG

I was stoked to finally be able to visit Ichiran Ramen at Hong Kong, which turned out to be just a couple of blocks away from where we were stay at Causeway Bay. We decided to go early in order to avoid the long lines and It's a good thing we did because by the time we were done, the place was starting to get filled up! Ichiran Ramen is indeed one of the best Ramen Houses in the world! Address: Ichiran Ramen Lockhart House Block A, Shop F-I, G/F, 440 Jaffe Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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HOLIDAY IN HONG KONG: Kings Dimsum Causeway Bay

During our holiday at Hong Kong a few we went searching for some dimsum. We stumbled upon a restaurant called "King's Dimsum", and gave it a try.. It was actually really good! So if you're staying the Causeway Bay are of Hong Kong, that is a restaurant you most definitely should check out!

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SEDA CENTRIO: FINEST HOTEL IN CAGAYAN DE ORO

During my visit to CDO for Big Bite 2019, we happened to stay at Seda Centrio, which is known to be one of the best hotels in Cagayan De Oro Seda is connected to Ayala Centrio Mall, one the most popular malls in Cagayan De Oro as well, making your stay in the city even more convenient!

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PANAGATAN: A Cagayan De Oro Icon

For our very first meal in Cagayan, we were introduced to Panagatan, one of the most popular restaurants in Cagayan De Oro. Panagatan serves amazing seafood dishes, and Pinoy favorites, and their branch at the bustling Ayala Centrio Mall was quite busy, despite it being way past the lunch rush hour! This was a great way to start our Ayala Centrio Food Tour!

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TIM HORTONS PHILIPPINES: TEAJITOS, BISCUITS PASTRIES AND MORE!

Canada's Number one Coffee House opened its doors in the Philippines in 2017, and since then, it has continued to add more branches at a rapid pace. Not only do they offer high quality selections of coffee and doughnuts, but breakfast entrees and pastries too! Now, they expanded their beverage menu by introducing a trio of tea drinks called "Teajitos"... and I coudln't resist trying them on a hot summer day! 

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MORE AND MORE FROM MOTTO MOTTO!

The Raintree Group opened a new Japanese Concept at Serendra a few months back.. and it's making waves as one of the hottest Japanese restaurants in Metro Manila right now... MOTTO MOTTO! Sort of like a Japanese "Diner", the wide array of dishes guarantees that there's something for everyone!

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GYU-KAKU MEAT ALL YOU CAN PROMO AT SHANGRI-LA PLAZA!

Gyu-Kaku Philippines recently launched a new promo.. Eat all you can on selected meats for only P799! The promo not only features unlimited servings of premium meats, but a wide selection of appetizers and other side dishes as well! A fantastic deal from one of the world's best Japanese BBQ Restaurants!

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THOUGHTFUL PHILIPPINES VISITS PARADISE DYNASTY AT SM AURA

Content Creators Thoughtful Philippines was invited by Paradise Dynasty to sample the amazing dishes they have to offer. I joined fellow content creators Jinho Bae, Kali Vidanes, Cookie Gonzalez, Dominic Dimagmaliw, Maxine Lara and Rica Garcia for an amazing lunch with my Thoughtful Media Family!

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