Boracay Bliss: A Sun Villa Beachfront Resort Getaway

Hey everyone! We love Boracay! Boracay, Philippines beaches were pristine, tans were golden, and worries seemed to melt away like ice cream on a hot day. Buckle up, because we're visiting our incredible Boracay getaway from February 26 to 28, 2020!

Our home base for this mini-adventure was the Sun Villa Beachfront Resort located at Station 1 in Boracay.  

Let our travelonshoestring team tell you, this place was paradise found. Stepping out of our room, the sound of crashing waves and the salty breeze instantly put us in vacation mode. The beach was just a few steps away, perfect for morning walks with the soft sand between my toes and the calming sound of the ocean.

The budget hotel is located in the very ideal location of Station one and very near D'mall of station two.

It is just a stone throw away from the white sand beach of Boracay. We spent our days soaking up the sun, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, and trying out all the fun water activities Boracay has to offer.

Of course, no Boracay trip is complete without indulging in the local cuisine. We feasted on fresh seafood dishes, tried our hand at the local dishes, and sipped on refreshing mango shake while watching the sunset paint the sky in a million colors.

This Boracay trip was an unforgettable experience. Sun Villa Beachfront Resort provided the perfect setting for relaxation and adventure.

Anyone else been to Boracay? Share your favorite spots and memories in the comments below!

P.S. Boracay'sbmagic is still there. Always be a responsible tourist and help preserve the beauty of this island paradise!

PAPA PIOLO PASCUAL'S MONEY TIPS

"Lack of money, being broke, and constant worry over how to pay the bills does indeed put significant stress on both relationships and happiness. Lack of money can easily end both".

Overseas Filipinos can learn a thing or two or even more from our kabayan Papa P or Piolo Pascual. Everyone knows that he is very smart when it comes to money matters.

BDO Remit brand ambassador Piolo Pascual is very proud of his life as an Overseas Filipino (OF). While it was very challenging, he said his life abroad was full of valuable lessons, which helped him achieve financial freedom.

People may not know that Piolo temporarily left showbiz at age 19 to join his mom and other siblings in California, USA. There, he juggled two jobs, working as a hospital staff during the day and as a security guard in downtown Los Angeles at night. He was working almost 16 hours a day, only to make ends meet.

“It was hard at first because I was blocked out of the life that I had here. I was already an actor back then living a different lifestyle. When I migrated to the US, I had to start from scratch. I had to work right away or else I wouldn’t have any food on the table,” he said of his early struggles.

“My sister and I were just renting a place. My mom, who lives in the same community, would drop by once in a while to give us food. But even so, we still had to fend for ourselves. I had two jobs because my salary was not enough to pay for my insurance, my car, my rental, my food, and allowance,” Piolo added. 

Two years after moving to the states, he decided to go back home. He wanted to give acting another try. While his years as an OF didn’t last long, he credits much of his success to the valuable lessons he learned while living and working abroad. 

“I wouldn’t be what I am today if it weren’t for the hardships I went thru as an OF. I learned to work very hard to be able to pay for things but at the same time, I learned not to spend beyond my means. It really takes discipline to be practical and not buy things that you really do not need,” he said. 

Piolo did not only work hard to earn his keep, he worked doubly hard to protect it. He shared he remains a very practical person, who would rather spend on things that would bring in returns, than on material possessions.

More importantly, he learned that part of protecting your hard-earned money is choosing the right remittance partner, one that not only promises convenience but security as well. 

“My mom was already in the US when we were growing up. At that time, it was so hard for us to get money from her for our schooling. We would then go to an agency, which would charge us with all sorts of fees. BDO really changed the landscape of remittance. They made it easy for Filipinos overseas to send money to their loved ones,” he said. 

As a former OF, Piolo said he knows how much our kababayans abroad sacrifice just to be able to provide for their families back home and so he cautions OFs against sending money to just any remittance agency especially those they just happen to see online.  

“You are entrusting your hard-earned money to others. Always go for someone who is trustworthy, who has a track record, and who has been there for a long time. The last thing that you want to happen is for your money not to reach your loved ones. That’s why I always choose BDO. With BDO, you are confident that your money will be safely remitted to your loved ones back home,” he said.

About BDO Unibank, Inc.

BDO is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust and investments, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards, credit card services, and stock brokerage services.

BDO has one of the largest distribution networks, with more than 1,400 operating branches and over 4,400 ATMs nationwide. It also has full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as 20 overseas remittance and representative offices in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits, and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of September 30, 2019. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

BDO Unibank, Inc.
BDO Corporate Center
7899 Makati Avenue
Makati City 0726, Philippines
Tel +63(2) 8840-7000
www.bdo.com.ph

ZION TRADING & E-MARKETING BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

The grand launch of Zion Trading & E-commerce business solutions was held last Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Lord's Flock Catholic Charismatic Ministry Foundation building at Catanduanes St. Near Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City.

At the forefront of Zion Trading & E-commerce business solutions is the so called #AlphaFemale Fostine Margaux Tapiador. She used to work as a dialysis nurse and an online entrepreneur at Lazada and Amazon. She also teaches through webinars. She earned her first million when she was only 21 years old. 

Now 28, she now have her own company. She wishes to empart her vast E-COMMERCE experience and expertise to empower men and women who are looking for opportunities online without leaving their homes. The company offers online courses and will soon endulge into money lending business. They operate as an affiliate marketing.  So, it is clear that they're not an MLM company. 

For only Php7,995 you will be covered by insurance for a year, you will have an access to Ms.Tapiador's beginners webinar plus a 5 days 4 nights Boracay Tropics staycation. Amazing! 

Just use my code:travelona

The flagship products of Zion Trading includes a unique tissue glutathione that sips through up to 20 layers of your skin removing all impurities and dirts underneath your skin plus giving a whitening effect almost after several use depending on your skin type.

Another unique product that they have is the strawberry flavor muriatic acid.

LIBRENG PASYALAN SERYE VISITS SM MEGAMALL BUS BAY

Just when you're about to accept the fact that there is no such thing as FREE anymore then you chance upon a magnificent place that you and your family could enjoy!

Just like what I found at the bus bay of SM Megamall

Like most Filipinos mababaw din Ang kaligayahan ko. Makakita lang ako ng magagandang backdrop ay happy na ako. Kaya Naman I make sure to share Yun mga magagandang Lugar na natatagpuan ko Lalo na Sa Pilipinas.

Enjoy! More power to us Pinoys!

HOLIDAY INN MANILA GALLERIA FAMILY STAYCATION

HOLIDAY INN MANILA GALLERIA FAMILY STAYCATION

We were able to book a staycation at Holiday Inn Manila Galleria for only Php2,450/ night. Imagine that!

If you're stressed out nowadays, you could relax via a staycation in one of the metro's shoestring budget hotels in the city or better yet stay in one of the coolest hotels around like the Holiday Inn Manila Galleria.

Holiday Inn Manila Galleria is conveniently interconnected with Robinson's Galleria at the third and fourth level so shopping plus your movie thirst can now be satisfied safely without the need for you to brave the horrendous traffic.

True to its brand name. Holiday Inn Manila Galleria suite has very friendly and helpful staff. My aunt used to bring me with her family in Hong Kong when I was so much younger. And that was my first encounter with the Holiday Inn brand. It is located near Nathan station in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post

ZION TRADING : E-commerce Nuggets of Gold

E-commerce has evolved into one of the biggest and most coveted industries ever known. The art of procuring things – that comes from an unknown source that was never accounted for – is now over and it has changed into the art of buying from home, using your very own smartphone to purchase goods worth millions.

If you want to earn money and save for your future. Then you must do an online business. 

E-Commerce is the "in thing" nowadays. Almost every establishments in the Philippines has their own e-commerce website. It is primarily because almost everyone are into gadgets and has access to internet since the government approved the free public wifi in every municipality. Yes, even those far-flung baranggays are now online. Less carbon footprint ❤️. Iwas traffic pa! 

Doing traditional business has many disadvantages thats why businesses are going online to thrive.  Online business is really something you should consider. The vast world of e-commerce has a lot of potential in the field of food, clothing, services, anything you can sell legally. 

People who are successful in business especially in e-commerce need a certain kind of drive. But for people who have been selling online for years and are jaded or for people who are just starting out, the key word is claiming or reclaiming your MOJO. For those of you who do not know what mojo is, according to the Urban Dictionary, it means "personal confidence and charisma". Mojo also means magic or charm and that is what success in eCommerce takes, but in order to exude confidence and charisma and give your products a magical allure and charm, you need motivation! That is why each and everyone of us should meet the team behind Zion Trading! Why? Because they're very passionate about empowering people.

Ms. Fostine Margaux Tapiador, founder of the new Christian-owned E-commerce company, Zion Trading, saw an opportunity to spread the good news and share the blessing and wonders of Electronic Commerce or Online business to people. It is a multi-Billion dollar earning opportunity business that paved the way from its pioneers such as EBAY, AMAZON.COM of the American spheres, ALIBABA of China and also some famous online e-commerce sites here in the Philippines such as Shopee, Lazada, Zalora and many more.

About ZION TRADING & E-COMMERCE BUSINESS SOLUTION 

Zion is derived from the scriptures which represents the City of Jerusalem among the Jews with a promise of restoration from loss and devastation of their lives and country. It also connotes the mountain of God among the Judeo-Christian Faith of a better state enjoying God’s abundance, protection and assurance of salvation. This was the inspiration of the founder and young CEO-President Ms. Fostine Margaux Tapiador fondly known as Charmie to her closest to start her own company.

Registered officially as a Corporation last September 2019, ZION TRADING & E-COMMERCE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS was created from the success of its founder Charmi, who also wanted to share the breakthrough business by mentoring-coaching and training who would sign up and subscribe to the platform.

Richard Gabriel Bonifacio, the COO-GM of Zion, said that E Commerce is the “Great Equalizer” to do business nowadays. After discovering and trying the revolutionary business where he earned six-figure income, he quit his job, continued to do E-Commerce at his pace and convenience which gave him the liberty to spend more quality time with his family.

Last but definitely not the least, known in the circle of MLM-Network Marketing Industry and being a consistent leader-achiever, “Jojo” Toress, the Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of. Zion has a change of heart. From a “green card holder”, he almost settled in the US. But after being persuaded by Charmi to join her in setting up Zion, he decided to stay for good and they joined forcer in empowering many people through this revolutionary business. Jojo resolved to himself that this is the right business and company for him and surrendering his green card are all worth the risk, as he sees bigger vision with Zion.

ZION TRADING & E-COMMERCE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS’ grand launch is set on January 25, 2020.

Visit Seoul, Busan and more visa-free Soon!

Yes! Finally! You and I can soon visit South Korea VISA-FREE 

Oh, please please tell me this is not a dream! The K-pop fan in me would like to scream I can't help but get excited, K-Wave fans! This is the news we’ve all been waiting for. This 2020, Philippine passport holders will be given VISA-FREE access to cities like Seoul, Busan, and Nami Island – making you one step closer to checking South Korea off your bucket list! However, there’s a catch – so keep on reading!

Last December 12, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Ministry of Justice announced that as part of South Korea’s “Plan for Promoting Foreign Tours,” Philippine passport holders will be permitted to enter major South Korea cities without holding a visa!

However, it is important to note the limitations of this program. Tourists are only permitted visa-free entry in inland areas – Seoul, Incheon, and Busan – for up to five days; and that their final destination be Jeju Island.

This new Visa-Free program also extends to Vietnam and Indonesian passport holders.

For more information, you may check out the official Visa-Free Program announcement of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea here.

Visit South Korea visa-free through Jeju Island!

In the event that you can no longer wait until this visa-free program becomes official, you can still enter South Korea visa-free by visiting Jeju Island! Though you cannot travel to any other cities outside of Jeju Island, we can guarantee you an exciting adventure through this coastal wonder!

DUTERTE: Must Certify Urgent Law Vs. VAPE/ Vaping

Our beloved president Rodrigo Duterte with his power as president of the Republic of the Philippines must use the principle of Parens patriae and certify urgent the law vs. Vaping and vape/e-juice.

With all due respect to you Tatay Digong. 🙏 You're very intelligent and you're my lodi and hope of the Filipino people.  You can order the law making body of the Philippines - - which is our congress to immediately pass a law vs. Vape/ Vaping/ E-Juice because of its harmful effects to the health of anyone who uses and smells it. 

By certifying its urgency the law vs. Vape and vaping will have its first and last reading. Thus, shortening the time for the law to be passed. Avoiding the long and tedious process of the second and third reading. To our congressmen: Please don't prolong the process. Save the Filipino children ASAP. Salamat po. 🙏 

In the US, vape /E-Juice was found to be extremely hazardous. Now, imagine what they found in their study, a teenager with a lungs of a 70-year old after only six months of vaping.  E-Juice is much worst according to a doctor of medicine. Grade school pupils and high school students who thought that E-Juice is better will have the biggest disappointment of their lives. Because the doctors found out that one E-Juice is equivalent to ten packs of cigarettes. 

To those who disagree with the President's speech against vape/vaping: As a parent would you wait for the worst to happen to the Filipino children before you take actions? For what? For money? How about the grade schoolers who think that e-juice is cool? Please think about your own kid/kids. 

I am sad when people make fun of the president. I don't condone to some of his actions and speeches but he is our PRESIDENT. The father of this country and he loves the Philippines and the Filipino people. Like most Filipinos, I am for President Duterte and Vice President Leni Gerona Robredo. That is the will of the majority of Filipinos. Obvious naman sa result ng nakaraan election. Mas okay nga na hindi sila magka partido para may check in balance sa ginagawa ng bawat isa. I wonder why is there so much hate? The President should protect the children and the Filipino people.  Mr. President please use the principle behind parens patriae to certify urgent the law vs. Vaping/e-Juice. 

Parens patriae is a Latin for 'parent of his or her country.' In the juvenile justice legal system, parens patriae is a doctrine that allows the state to step in and serve as a guardian for children, the mentally ill, the incompetent, the elderly, or disabled persons who are unable to care for themselves. 

Since the President is a lawyer I know that he is aware of this principle. Give him a break.