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With the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon and other provinces in Visayas and Mindanao still in effect, several employees and workers could not return to work, particularly those who work in industries and businesses that were forced to temporarily suspend operations. Livelihood is gravely affected. To support those employees and workers, the Social Security System (SSS) grants cash subsidies trough its Small Business Wage Subsidy (SBWS) program. SSS also offers Calamity Loan to the affected employees. The application period for the subsidy program has been extended until May 8, 2020. SSS partners with PayMaya To disburse the cash grant ... Read more

Do you have a PayMaya account? If not, then I suggest that you create one. Because in this blog post, I list the beneficial, convenient, and awesome things that you can do with your PayMaya account. To create an account, download the PayMaya app from the Google Play Store or Apple AppStore. Use my invite code, 3GYF5LG, and receive a 50-peso sign up bonus when you upgrade your account. PayMaya, by the way, is the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations. Voyager, on the other hand, is the only financial technology (FinTech) firm in the Philippines that offers integrated ... Read more

Money transfer has become a lot easier these days. With the Central Bank of the Philippines’ direction, PesoPay and InstaPay adaptation across the Philippine banking network has become widespread. Almost all major commercial banks has implemented the convenient money transfer scheme. Mobile payment systems, such as GCash and and PayMaya, have adapted interbank transfers as well. With the current developments, moving money has become pretty convenient. You can do it at the safety and conform of your homes. Sending and Receiving Money using Palawan Express Pera Padala However, the penetration of mobile banking still lags behind. Though we have access ... Read more

Condé Nast Traveler recognized three Philippine Islands, Boracay (1st), Cebu (2nd), and Palawan (4th), as among the five best islands in Asia on its latest readers’ choice awards. Two of them are from the Visayas. Boracay and Cebu are undoubtedly two of the country’s most popular. Both receives significant number of tourists, and many more are aspiring to visit. Whitebeach, Boracay Island Malapascua Island, on the other hand, may not be able to make the cut but is already an internationally recognized dive spot. It is a haven for deep sea scuba divers, especially those who wanted to see the ... Read more

Laid-back vibe, slow-paced lifestyle, and rustic feels albeit the bustling concrete jungle and contiguous crossroads, Dumaguete City keeps its countryside impression despite the urban classification. Not to mention, the city is also a provincial capital. The crowd is concentrated within the downtown, while other areas remain almost still and bare. Staying in Dumaguete gives you extraordinary escape that is away from unending gridlock, pesky stressors, and galling expectations of everyday life. List of things to do in Dumaguete, Valencia, and their neighboring towns. If you see Dumaguete within range of your travel horizon, here’s a list of things that you ... Read more

Dubai is a shopper’s paradise. With everything duty-free, tourists flock to this metropolitan city, which was once a Port, in droves, prepared to face the scorching heat. It would be well worth it, as most shops stay open to well into the night after sunset to accommodate those who wouldn’t be able to handle the Saudi sun. And although shoppers may never want to leave, there’s so much more this city has to offer, having developed itself into the tourist attraction it is today. Places that are worth having a look would be Ski Dubai, Dubai Miracle gardens, Dubai Creek, ... Read more

Hometown sceneries triggered a lot of memories. The zigzag road between Siaton and Zamboanguita, more particularly, made me recall the embarrassing ones. I had motion sickness when I was a kid. The moment I got on a bus, my olfactory system is heightened and become more sensitive. I could smell even an imperceptible amount of diesel, asphalt, and exhaust. I would try to suppress the queasiness by thinking of happy stuff and by controlled breathing, but that zigzag road messed up everything. It was where I normally start to throw up. Drone shot of Antulang Beach Resort in Siaton, Negros ... Read more

Make money out of the most effective and powerful platform for communication today—the Internet. Start selling your products online! Dying to have your online business so you can quit your job, stay at home, and do something you are passionate about? Creating an online business may look intimidating, but fear not. We have broken the process into five simple steps to help get you started Starting an online business STEP 1: Find a Need Every good business starts with a need. Without a need, you wouldn’t know who you’re selling a product or service to or why you’re even making ... Read more

Antulang Beach Resort is simply a paradise. The rustic reception blended nicely with the forest feels, isolation, and stunning cliff-side vantage. It adds a high dose of exclusivity and comfort to your staycation. The plumeria blossoms on its poolside gardens exude an inviting scent. You’ll definitely stay once you set your foot within the resort premises. An infinity pool seats beside the cliff-side al fresco restaurant, commanding a view of endless sea. It creates a stunning backdrop for your photos.  Aerial photo of Antulang Beach Resort If you are game for exciting trekking activities, try the cliff-side stairways and pathways ... Read more