Cebu Teacher is 1st Smart Ka-Partner Millionaire in 2018

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The life of a grade school teacher from Cebu City is about to change as she takes home P1 million courtesy of PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications.

The teacher, who has been a Smart load seller for 10 years, won the grand prize during the Smart Ka-Partner retailers’ convention at IEC Convention Center (IC3) in Cebu City.

This year’s theme is Bilis Asenso sa LTE, as more and more load retailers are seeing increases in their earnings because of Smart’s fast LTE network.

More than 1,500 Smart load retailers from all over Visayas attended the gathering, which featured entertainment, games, and raffle prizes. Apart from P1 million, other prizes were also raffled off to the lucky attendees, such as cash, mobile phones and other gadgets, a brand-new motorcycle, and other exciting prizes.

The participants were able to join the raffle by redeeming points and converting these to raffle entries.

Smart Ka-Partners or load retailers are usually found at our neighborhood sari-sari (small variety) or grocery store. Sometimes, they can also be our friend or relative from whom we can buy load, wherever they may be. For the winner from Cebu, selling load has become a means to augment her income as a teacher.

The annual retailers’ convention is Smart’s way of giving back to its trade Ka-Partners, who have made substantial contributions to the company. Sales generated by load retailers account for a significant share of Smart’s prepaid revenues.

The convention is part of Smart’s Ka-Partner rewards program, which gives incentives to the company’s load sellers to help them grow their businesses and enhance their livelihood, while enabling communities to stay connected.

This year, Smart will hold five retailer conventions in various locations across the country. Each assembly will have its own set of raffle winners, including one recipient each of the P1 million grand prize.

Celebrities including Luis Manzano (left) and Arjo Atayde (right) have provided entertainment for load sellers during the Smart Ka-Partner retailers convention at IC3 Convention Center in Cebu City.

5 Restaurants You Didn’t Know You Can Have Delivered To Your Home through foodpanda

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Metro Manila is packed with good restaurants who serve good food and and with that, comes a mass of hungry customers. Which in turn, of course, can lead to long tedious wait times to get a table.

Good thing, we can enjoy our favorite food from these restaurants in the comfort of our own home delivered through foodpanda. foodpanda provides a wide-range of cuisine choices so everyone can enjoy the food they love.

foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery service in the Philippines, offers an easy and quick delivery of your favorite food from 900+ restaurant brands online. With foodpanda, you can easily order whatever you’re craving!

Here are some of the top restaurants available on the platform to get you started:

1. Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings’

Taste New York from your own couch with Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings. Their famous wings come in 12 flavors that you can mix and match. A nice addition for Netflix and chill nights. 
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2. SaladStop!

SaladStop is both healthy and colorful. Who doesn’t want that kind of awesome? This Singaporean franchise makes sure they serve you only the freshest and best salads. A great way to eat healthy whilst on the go.

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3. S&R New York Style Pizza

Don’t we all love having pizza on cheat days? Well, why not treat yourself with the best in town delivered right to your door. Nothing beats chicken and pizza as a reward for the whole week of hard work.

4. Omakase

Have your friends over for a movie night but take away the stress of home cooking by ordering tasty Japanese, that’ll impress without the cleaning mess. Omakase’s sushi and tempura are so good and perfect for group sharing.

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5. Tim Ho Wan
This familiar Michelin Star can be delivered at your doorstep. Forget the traffic and long queues. Instead, enjoy their infamous box of BBQ Pork Buns or dim sum from the comfort of your own home.

Bonus? foodpanda offers discounts and free gifts from selected restaurant partners. Simply download the foodpanda app or go to foodpanda’s website, order in and have the food you love delivered right at your doorstep! Now you have the choice to stay in and eat with your loved ones at home for only P49! You may also try to visit this Mexican Vegan Restaurant in West Hollywood. 

DOTr Press Statement on the Proposal to Develop Sangley Airport

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DOTr PRESS STATEMENT

13 August 2018

On the proposal to develop Sangley Airport

This pertains to some news reports stating that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is rejecting the proposal of the Cavite LGU to develop the Sangley Airport.

First, the DOTr would like to clarify that it does not have any objection on the proposal of the Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) to develop the Sangley Airport. 

The Memorandum dated 15 June 2018, which was cited in several news reports, merely involved a legal review of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement ( MOA) between the DOTr, Civil Aviation Authority of the Phils. (CAAP) and the PGC. 

The Memorandum was not a review on the feasibility or legality of the proposed Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) Project.

Thus, the recommendations were essentially to refine the provisions of the MOA, such as defining the description or scope of the project, identifying the source of funds or financing scheme, and even demonstrating the technical capability of PGC. Nowhere did it say that the SPIA Project was illegal or unsuitable.

In sum, the Memorandum did not decide on the SPIA Project itself, but rather on the documentation that would have paved the way for possible collaboration between the agencies concerned. The SPIA Project vis-a-vis the project documentation are clearly distinct, separate and independent from each other.

Lastly, the DOTr would like to stress that the approval process of the Cavite LGU proposal will be defined once the legal basis/framework for its implementation is determined. 

Should the Cavite LGU decide to implement the project under Republic Act (RA) No. 6957 as amended by RA 7718, otherwise known as the BOT Law, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), it will have to secure the approval from the NEDA Investments Coordination Committee (ICC) and, subsequently, from the NEDA Board as required by law. Thus, as the implementing agency for the project, the Cavite LGU needs to submit to the NEDA ICC the requisite documents for review/processing. On the other hand, should the Cavite LGU decide to implement the project under the Local Government Code, they have to comply likewise with its requirements.