Central Luzon to Showcase “Flavors of Pampanga”, readies tourists for gastronomic experience

The Department of Tourism (DOT) invites everyone to take part in “Flavors of Pampanga: Manyaman!”, which will showcase the diverse culinary heritage and rich food history of the region, particularly in Pampanga, the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. 

“Flavors of Pampanga: Manyaman!” will be held on May 28 (Friday) in Clark, Pampanga and will feature the region’s diverse food heritage through cooking demonstrations of culinary experts, including chef de cuisines from hotels in Clark. The event will be broadcasted live and streamed online through the DOT-Region III official Facebook page, and the public is invited to be part of it.

“Pampanga is a leading proponent of culinary tourism in the Philippines and we would like to thank everyone from this region who have supported, promoted, and furthered culinary tourism. The desire to eat good food and immerse oneself in a culture through its cuisine is a powerful motivator for traveling,” said Romulo-Puyat.

Celebrating International Nurses Day the Allstar way

Compassion, empathy and altruism are just some of the many words that would best describe one of the oldest and most noble professions in the world--- nursing. Even before the pandemic turned our world upside down, every 12th of May, people around the world celebrate their heroism and bravery and for often risking their own lives in the line of duty.

According to statista.com there are around 500,000 nurses in the Philippines. Each year, some 38,000 new nurses join the workforce providing adequate health care among Filipinos, especially important in far flung municipalities.

However not all nursing graduates end up in hospitals or clinics as some have chosen a different path, just like our allstar cabin crew who are  making good use of what they learned in the nursing profession by way of taking care of our valued guests in the sky.

Allstar K’s: My mom and only

They say a mothers job is like no other. It doesn’t start from conceiving and giving birth, or end even after the time a child has been nurtured as a grown up. Beyond being a mostly thankless job, it entails 24/7 commitment and sacrifices which only they can do, tirelessly with tender loving care. 

However, for working moms, life has become more challenging during the pandemic--- juggling professional careers, and balancing household responsibilities while keeping everyone safe at home.

A MOTHER’S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE 

For allstar ground staff Klarisse Uy, a single mom to a son with special needs, a day isn’t enough to get everything done. For nine years, raising a young child meant finding contentment and happiness in the simple things in life.

Airasia partners with Philippines’ best digital bank RCBC; offers special treat for Moms on Mother’s day

airasia today sealed a new strategic partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) - hailed as the “best digital bank in the Philippines” - as the airline’s transformation continues  to become Asean’s leading travel and lifestyle platform of choice.

The collaboration allows for digital purchasing and delivery of popular international lifestyle products through airasia Shop. 

airasia Shop offers value-for-money travel retail shopping, allowing customers to purchase a wide range of quality authentic products from categories such as Beauty, Fashion, Electronics & Gadgets, Health & Wellness, Kids products and exclusive airasia merchandise.

These items are also able to be conveniently delivered right to the  doors through airasia’s logistics venture, Teleport.

From 4 - 15 May 2021, customers can enjoy Php120 OFF any purchase at  airasia Shop when they use the promo code “RCBC120”.  The promo code is applicable with a minimum purchase of Php1,000.  

AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “Our partnership with RCBC – the Best Digital Bank in the Philippines - strengthens our direction of fully automating the way we do business in the country.  RCBC has a renowned track record of maintaining inclusive, convenient and accessible digital banking which is especially important during these  times of the COVID pandemic. 

AirAsia announces flight schedules during MECQ

Following the National Government’s recent announcement of extending Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal), AirAsia reminds its guests that only essential travel will be allowed until 14 May 2021. 

All other domestic flights to and from Manila will continue to operate subject to compliance with Local Government Unit (LGU) restrictions on frequencies and capacity.

More than 400k displaced tourism workers get DOT-DOLE cash aid

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today (1 May ) announced that 465,530 tourism workers nationwide have been approved to receive cash assistance under the DOT-DOLE Cash Assistance Program of the Bayanihan 2 amounting to Php 2,327,650,000.

Of this number, 39,429 are from the National Capital Region (NCR); 26,908 from Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR); 45,709 from Region 1; 17,293 from Region 2; 55,974 from Region 3; 61,392 from Region 4A; 56,955 from Region 4B; 11,468 from Region 5; 45,429 from Region 6; 31,712 from Region 7; 13,327 from Region 8; 6,609 from Region 9; 13,939 from Region 10; 26,095 from Region 11; 5,661 from Region 12, and 7,630 from Region 13.