DOT, ADB, and Canada Award Skills Development Training Grants to Improve Philippine Tourism

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Twenty six Philippine hotels, resorts, and various tourism industry associations have received skills development grants to upgrade the quality of services of their respective tourism workers.

The grants scheme program, established by the Department of Tourism, forms part of the Improving Competitiveness in Tourism project administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and funded by the Government of Canada. Launched in 2013, the $7.1-million technical assistance was designed to support the government’s effort to achieve inclusive growth and create employment opportunities in tourism.

Chosen from the country’s main tourism destinations, the awardees are based in Bohol, Cebu, Davao, and Palawan, which serve as the program’s pilot areas. Under the program, which will run for 38 months, various accommodation enterprises submitted proposals to help fund their skills training programs. These include food and beverage preparation and service, front office, personality development, housekeeping, and leisure and entertainment activities.

“We welcome this technical assistance as it complements our National Tourism Development Plan, which targets to increase tourism revenue, employment, and arrivals to aid in job creation and poverty reduction. Our collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Canada for this grants scheme program proves that international institutions recognize the role of tourism as a key driver of economic development in the country,” Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. said.

PETA Offers Circle of Friends Card and Prepaid Card

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The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Theater Center has emerged to be one of the most hip and happening art events spaces in Quezon City. Last April 5, PETA launched its exciting line up of original works and international offerings for its 47th season.

For original PETA performances, the hit musical Rak of Aegis will be having it's much awaited second run on June 20 to August 31. Meanwhile, Florante at Laura Remastered, a top-flippin' Balagtasan battle which infuses the classic text with gritty hip-hop humor and rippin' rhymes is sure to thrill theater fans this August 8 to September 20. Other beloved PETA productions such Batang Rizal, William and Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang will also be available on tour.

International partnerships with the PETA Theater Center Program offer cutting-edge pieces. In partnership with the British Council Manila, PETA offers Daniel Bye's The Price of Everything, a comic and provocative one-man show, showing on July 10-11, and James Cousin's There We Have Been, an award winning dance, showing this October 9-10. With support from the Japan Foundation Manila, Dora Company's Ayanasu will be showing back to back with PETA's Strong Boy, Deaf Boy and a Girl in an Abaya on July 26 at 3pm and 8pm . Finland's magical show for the whole family, Wally Watthead and His Lost Glow will enthrall audiences during its November run.

Just Thai Offers 25% Off on All Meals for Call Center Peeps

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You have to admire the stamina of most call center employees for being able to even work productively and with lots of energy even during graveyard shifts. I can imagine how hard it must have been before they got used to working at irregular hours of the night or even the wee hours of the morning. Their bodies probably took some time to adjust before they finally got comfortable.

As a salute to these fine men and women who painstakingly man their stations to talk with clients over the phone, Just Thai has come up with a reward for them. They only need to present their company IDs and they will automatically get 25% off on their meals.

That's 25% off on one meal for every presentation of company ID. Now isn't that a great incentive! You'll be able to feast on their Seafood with Basil (as seen from the above photo) at a discounted price.

So what are you waiting for, as soon as you take your break, come over to the nearest Just Thai restaurant to get your meal discounts! The promo is available only until May 31, 2014. Just take a look down below for more of the dishes available at this fine Thai restaurant.