Araneta City Chistmas “Parolan” Celebrates Yuletide Spirit

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Araneta City, the City of Firsts celebrates its first Christmas as a city starting by opening anew its Christmas Parolan.

Parolan in Araneta City returns this year to its home at the Farmers Market Parking, along Gen. MacArthur Ave. Located just beside the Farmers Garden, Parolan is now more than just a bazaar of Christmas items, it is also a place where one can rekindle the spirit of Christmas.

Stores in Christmas Parolan offer the best bargain for Christmas decors. One can get a Christmas tree for as low as P300 to as much as P7,000, while lanterns are sold for as low as P300 to as much as P5,000. But with the spirit of giving merchants might give discounts that can meet one’s budget. 

There are also vendors in Christmas Parolan where one can ask to customize the color of the lights of the lanterns as well as the decors on garlands and Christmas trees. Labor costs depend on how much your heart can give.

Araneta City Christmas Parolan is also a place to reunite. One can also bring their Families and Barkadas not only to shop together but as well as to dine within the area surrounded by Christmas lights and decors. Dining tables are lined along stalls that sell traditional Filipino holiday delicacies puto bumbong and bibingka. There are also different choices of foods like barbecue, chicharon, lugaw and other soups as well as the iconic empanada from Ilocos.

Christmas Parolan has been the top destination for shoppers due to its accessibility. Because it is situated near the MRT and LRT line 2, people from the South and North side of Metro Manila, as well as those coming from the East and West, can easily visit the Christmas bazaar. Jeepneys, buses, and UV express, terminals are also near giving shoppers at the Parolan various choices for their preferred mode of transportation.

And since malls (i.e. Gateway, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza) are just a stone’s throw away from the Christmas Parolan, one can also shop for Christmas gifts along with buying decors.

So, what are you waiting for? Shop and dine now at the Christmas Parolan in Araneta City before the Christmas rush begins.

PHLPost Launched Stamps to Mark 125 Years of Sorsogon Province

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) represented by Postmaster General Joel Otarra and Governor Chiz Escudero of the Province of Sorsogon celebrated their 125th founding Anniversary with the launching of the special commemorative stamp last October 17.

Featured on the 125th Founding Anniversary stamp are the most famous facets of Sorsogon- the Provincial Capitol Building, the Donsol butanding or whale shark, the scenic mountainscapes of the province, and the Cross marking the site of the first Holy Mass held in Gibalon, Magallanes in 1569. This event is celebrated every October 22 and coincides with the town’s Kasanggayahan (Prosperity) Festival.

It was on October 17, 1894, that Sorsogon was officially separated from the province of Albay.

Sorsogon City is its Capital.

The province of Sorsogon‘s rich culture and heritage are valuable assets to the province, and the people of Sorsogon honoring their roots.

PHLPost has printed 40,000 pieces of the stamps which is being sold at P12 each. Graphic Artist Rodine Teodoro designed the stamps.

Stamps and Official First Day Cover of the commemorative stamps are now available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office, all Mega Manila Post Offices, Postal Area 2, San Fernando La Union, Postal Area 4, San Pablo, Postal Area 5, Mandaue, Postal Area 7, Davao and Postal Area 8, Cagayan De Oro.

Beat Holiday Stress with RedDoorz 499 Promo

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The holiday fever is on! Mall sales, Christmas tiangges and bazaars are up and Chtistmas shopping is on everyone’s mind.

It’s easy to get stressed even just by thinking of how to navigate through the hustle and bustle of the days ahead, how to survive the horrendous traffic and get all one’s Christmas errands done.

RedDoorz, the Philippines’ No. 1 affordable hotel chain and Southeast Asia’s largest, fastest-growing, technology-driven hotel management company, may just have a good solution. For the month of October, RedDoorz is offering rooms at Php 499 for overnight stay at selected RedDoorz hotels nationwide.

This means..

1. You can rent a room to serve as “battle station” while you shop till you drop.

Shopping and walking with all those bags and packages in your arms can be really uncomfortable, plus the chances of you dropping or missing a package or two increases with each new purchase. You wish you could have a place to leave your bags so you can free your hands and do more “battles” at store counters and tiangge queues.

Why not check into a nearby RedDoorz hotel with a 499 Promo? You can deposit all your stuff while you go out and “shop pa more”, maybe even grab a bite or drink in between. You can rest assured that all your belongings will be safe. You can even grab some snooze time if you want.

2. You can beat the traffic with an overnight stay at an affordable but clean and comfy hotel.

The MMDA says traffic is going to get even worse, thanks to Holiday mall sales, night markets and tiangges. A lot of people decide to let the traffic subside by staying at restos or roaming around malls a little bit longer. Only to find out that a thousand other mall-goers are thinking the same thing. The result? You all get caught in the jam, and the traffic is still heavy even up to midnight.

Bypass the stress and the traffic. Check your RedDoorz app and look for the nearest RedDoorz hotel. Book a room and let the thought of the traffic melt away as you enjoy a warm shower, savor the clean sheets and treat yourself – yes, the family too! -- to a relaxing overnight stay. At very affordable rates.

3. You can cook up a quick, low-budget Barkada Party and save big bucks.

It’s hard to find a get-together place this time of year. Restaurants are fully booked, bars are crowded and event places are too expensive. Instead of looking for a costly place and spending lots of money on food and beverages, why not hold your cozy Christmas party at a nearby RedDoorz? You’ll get a different vibe, lots of time to chill, and while you’re on a low budget theme, you can ditch the fancy foods and just party on chips, finger foods, and drinks.

4. You can have a happy, cost efficient Holidays.

So for the Christmas season, don’t be afraid to pursue your dream holiday staycation. Celebrate Paskong Pilipino with family and friends anytime, anywhere in the Philippines. RedDoorz’s affordable hotel rates – even those not included in the 499 Promo -- lets you experience and enjoy travel as much as you want, near or far. RedDoorz now has 200 partner hotels all over the Philippines from way up north in Baguio, to Pampanga, Metro Manila, Tagaytay and Palawan all the way down south to Cebu, Iloilo, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Tacloban, Bohol, Davao, Cagayan De Oro and Boracay. Your best Christmas celebration yet could be just a RedDoorz away.

Download the RedDoorz app on Google Play Store and App Store to find your perfect location this Holiday season.