Friday, January 31, 2025

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CAFEA HAUS & RESTAURANT: A Western Vibe in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental | #BenchPaylaBlog

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I am utterly blown away by our dining experience with my family at this restaurant. If I could give it 10 stars, I absolutely would. From the moment we walked through the door, it was evident that this place was special.



Nestled within the heart of the city, lies a hidden gem that captivates the senses and warms the soul — a rustic-themed restaurant & coffee shop that stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the region. This locally-owned establishment not only offers an exquisite selection of coffee but also serves an array of delectable dishes. Truly, this is a haven for foodies, coffee addicts, and those seeking solace in its cozy ambiance. Cafea Haus Restaurant transports you into a world where modernity mingles seamlessly with tradition, creating an experience that is as heartwarming as the coffee and dishes they serve.



ABOUT AND LOCATION


Cafea Haus Restaurant, a glimpse into Gingoog City, an outside CDO local Western Cuisine restaurant and coffee shop, with its charming & rustic vibe, where local flavor meets cozy ambiance.


INTERIORS

The restaurant's rustic charm is evident from the moment one lays eyes on its facade. Weathered wooden beams, eye-pleasing wall decors, and lush greenery envelop the exterior, setting the tone for what lies within. The interior, a harmonious blend of earthy tones and vintage décor, instantly invites patrons to unwind and savor the moment. Exposed brick walls adorned with local artwork tell stories of the city's heritage, while well-worn leather sofas and wooden tables beckon visitors to linger over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Overall, the ambiance was enchanting, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. The warm, inviting decor and soft lighting set the stage for what would be an exceptional foodie and coffee addict journey.



So, whether you're seeking a quiet corner to work and sip a latte, planning a brunch date with friends, or celebrating a special occasion with a gourmet dinner, Cafe Haus Restaurant is the perfect destination. It's a place where great food and great company come together in a welcoming atmosphere, creating moments that you'll cherish long after you've left.















FOOD CHOICES


In the realm of culinary delights and coffee experiences, Cafea Haus Restaurant offers a remarkable spectrum of choices to cater to every palate and budget. Whether you're in the mood for a quick, wallet-friendly bite or an indulgent, premium dining experience, there's something to satisfy every craving.

Take a look at the food options we enjoyed during our visit. I can't give you a literal "10-star" review, as most review systems typically use a scale of 1 to 5 stars. However, I can certainly craft an exceptionally glowing review for the fantastic meal you enjoyed. Here it is: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Signature Dish Baby Back Ribs @ P425.00
(Slow-cooked with herbs and smothered in the restaurant's kitchen topped with BBQ Sauce with French Fries and corn.) 

Baka Rice Bowl @ P295
(Tender beef tossed with Bulgogi Sauce over white rice.)

Chicken Tenders @ P235
(Breaded and deep-fried chicken with French Fries and Honey Mustard Dressing. A Kid-friendly meal.)
Chicken Alfredo Pasta @ P248
(This is my #1 Food here, a favorite and must-try dish. This is composed of tender chicken strips and linguine Pasta with cream sauce.)

Beef Fajita Bowl @ P395
(Grilled sirloin Beef, Rice, Corn, Beans, Lettuce, and Cheese in a Tortilla Bowl with Pico de Gallo. This is the first time I tried this kind of dish and I am not complaining. It's the perfect one!)









In a world filled with dining options, Cafea Haus Restaurant stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's not just a meal or a coffee; it's an experience, a celebration of culinary artistry that leaves an indelible mark on your soul.

Another thing that truly elevated our dining experience was the impeccable service. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the cuisine they served. Their recommendations were spot on, and their enthusiasm added an extra layer of enjoyment to our meal.

Thank you, Cafea Haus Restaurant, for a dining experience that transcended all expectations. We left with full hearts and satisfied palates, knowing that we had just experienced something truly extraordinary. We'll be back, without a doubt, to savor more of your culinary magic.

Myself with a full tummy. HAHAHA!
Facebook: Cafea Haus
Location and Contacts: 624 Guanzon Mendoza St., Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental | 0945 354 6201 | 10:00AM - 9:00PM


Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!
-BENCH
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Monday, January 27, 2025

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In 2025, soar to the stars by using Maya to win business class tickets on Philippine Airlines all year long! | #BenchPaylaBlog

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Savor full-course meals, sip champagne, and relax in cozy seats with plenty of legroom as you soar beyond the clouds on your way to your ideal location. Together with Philippine Airlines (PAL), the nation's flag airline, Maya is here to make that happen. That's the wonder of business class.

Just by using Maya every day, you may make 2025 something truly remarkable and get incredible benefits this Happy YOU Year. Travel year-round in PAL Business Class! * 


Here’s How You Can Make 2025 Simply Extra


With each ₱500 purchase from any of the following, you can accrue lottery entries for a chance for opulent vacations to your ideal locations:

Spend with Maya to save more money. New year, new financial decisions! Every card swipe, QR code payment, and online purchase you make with Maya is about more than simply spending; it's about growth. With your Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card, you may earn up to 15% on your Maya Savings and receive up to 5% cashback on Landers purchases, 2% on dining, and 1% elsewhere. For what reason shouldn't spending feel this good? 


Save big for your 2025 Adventures. That bucket-list trip isn’t going to pay for itself. Build your travel fund with Maya’s Personal Goals where you can get an instant 6% p.a. interest until January 31, 2025, or stash your cash in Time Deposit Plus to earn up to 5.75%. Your dream adventures just got a lot closer.

 

Borrow Money Without the Drama. Forget the stress of borrowing money. Maya Easy Credit’s got your back, letting you access up to ₱30,000* for monthly needs or emergencies. Bigger plans? You can get up to ₱250,000* funds for your 2025 goals.

Maya Personal Loan. Just hassle-free funds right at your fingertips.  

 

*Maya Easy Credit & Personal Loan is subject to credit evaluation. To access this feature, all you need to do is continue using Maya for your everyday transactions.

 

Send Money the Cool Way. QR codes and numbers are so last year. This 2025, switch it up with Maya’s @username feature. It’s faster, cooler, and so much easier to remember. Sending money to your bestie or your fam has never looked this good.

 

Do It All in One App. Why juggle apps when Maya does it all? Cash in, pay bills, buy load, and more – right from your phone. Its convenience meets efficiency, making 2025 your smoothest year yet.

 

 

What’s Up for Grabs?

You wouldn’t want to miss the prizes this Happy YOU Year: 

 

Grand Winner: Mabuhay Miles for 12 Business Class Flights (8 Domestic, 4 International)

2 Runners-Up: Mabuhay Miles for 12 Business Class Flights (10 Domestic, 2 International)

2 Consolation Prizes: Mabuhay Miles for 12 Economy Flights (Domestic) 

 

Ready to make traveling to your dream destination extraordinary? That’s the life Maya and PAL want for you.


Get started in making those transactions with Maya and rack up your entries. Whether

you’re paying bills, sending money, or growing your savings, every move brings you closer to the skies. Your most extra year yet is waiting to take off. Visit maya.ph/happyyouyear to

 know more. 

 

*Terms and conditions apply. Promo is valid until March 31, 2025.


Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH
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Sunday, January 26, 2025

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The company name of 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (𝐂𝐂𝐁𝐏𝐈) has been changed to 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐚-𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐏) | #BenchPaylaBlog

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The unveiling of the new company name was held at Coca-Cola’s Canlubang Plant. From left to right: CCEAP President and CEO, Gareth McGeown; Aboitiz Group of Companies President and CEO, Sabin Aboitiz; Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Vice President and General Manager for Australia, Pacific and South East Asia, Peter West; and CCEAP Supply Chain Vice President Frank Garcia.



Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Inc. (CCEAP) is the new legal name of the corporation, which was previously Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI).


The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the company's name change in response to the news on February 23, 2024, that Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) had successfully acquired CCEAP. 


“Our new name signifies an exciting new phase in our journey as we reaffirm our commitment to serving our customers, supporting our people and communities, and driving long-term growth for the country. In the 113 years that Coca-Cola has called the Philippines home, we look forward to a hundred more years of refreshing our consumers and making a difference through our Great People, Great Beverages, Great Execution, and Great Partners — Done Sustainably,” says Gareth McGeown, President and CEO of CCEAP.


Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH

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About Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP)


Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) — the bottling partner and official distributor of Coca-Cola products in the Philippines — operates across 18 manufacturing facilities and almost 70 distribution centers and sales offices nationwide, offering 20 brands in its beverage portfolio and employing around 9,000 Filipinos. Formerly Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI), CCEAP is jointly owned by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) following the completed acquisition on 23 February 2024. CCEAP remains committed to its vision of refreshing Filipinos and making a difference across the Philippines through its great people, great beverages, great execution, and great partners, all while keeping sustainability at the heart of its operations.

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Saturday, January 25, 2025

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The 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐲 𝐒𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 Unveils 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠® 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚® 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝟐, the First 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 for Mobile Devices in the Industry | #BenchPaylaBlog

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As announced today by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), the 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐲 𝐒𝟐𝟓 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 will be equipped with Corning Gorilla® Armor 2, the first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices. A major breakthrough in mobile display technology, this innovative idea is shown on the front screens of Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets.


A groundbreaking development in glass ceramic technology, Gorilla Armor 2 combines exceptional robustness with sharp clarity on a smartphone screen. The decision by Samsung to include Gorilla Armor 2 into its Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets highlights the long-standing partnership between Samsung and Corning and the two businesses' shared dedication to innovation and client happiness.


“The Galaxy S25 Ultra represents significant progress toward providing our users with the most resilient mobile experience yet,” said Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our partnership with Corning continues to push boundaries in display performance, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.”




Gorilla Armor 2 provides increased durability over the original Corning® Gorilla® Armor; gadgets with Gorilla Armor 2 are even more resilient to everyday life's harsh and uncertain conditions. In particular, Gorilla Armor 2 is designed to withstand harm, including breakage, more successfully than ever before when dropped on difficult, uneven surfaces. 

The anti-reflective qualities of Gorilla Armor 2 significantly lessen surface reflections in ambient conditions both indoors and outdoors. In a variety of lighting scenarios, these characteristics can improve the display contrast ratio and provide an outstanding user experience. 


Gorilla Armor 2 withstood fall of up to 2.2 meters on a concrete-like surface in Corning lab testing. When dropped from a height of one meter, alternative glass-ceramic materials failed. Furthermore, Gorilla Armor 2 continued to exhibit remarkable scratch resistance, outperforming competing lithium-aluminosilicate cover glasses with an anti-reflective coating by a factor of four.




"Samsung and Corning have a long history of collaborating to provide consumers with the most advanced and innovative technologies," said David Velasquez, Vice President and General Manager, of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. "With Gorilla Armor 2, we offer consumers an unparalleled user experience with the first durable, optically advanced glass ceramic cover material ever used on a Galaxy mobile device."


To learn more about the Galaxy S25 series, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/. Get a free storage upgrade worth PHP 9,000 when you pre-order today at https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/.   


Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH
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Friday, January 24, 2025

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𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 supports a healthier living through 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 | #BenchPaylaBlog

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HCPH champions overall wellness with the upcoming Takbo #ParaSaLife fun run on Feb 16. To gear up for this event, HCPH hosts regular community runs in Bonifacio Global City, encouraging everyone to join in the fun and fitness.


Taguig City, Philippines—𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (HCPH), the country's top consumer credit institution, is taking a significant step toward promoting fitness and community engagement with its inaugural fun run, 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲. This event, scheduled for February 16 in Parqal in Aseana City, welcomes Filipinos to begin the new year on a healthy and active note.


𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲, organized in collaboration with WeKenRun, a local running group founded by well-known marathon coach Ken Mendiola, is open to runners of all skill levels and offers race categories of 1K, 3K, 5K, and 10K.

With this program, HCPH reaffirms its commitment to encouraging Filipinos to live better lives. Beyond providing financial solutions, the organization aims to promote holistic well-being—which includes physical, mental, and emotional health—by bringing people together to choose a healthy lifestyle.


“Home Credit is committed to empowering Filipinos to live the life they deserve, and this extends beyond financial well-being. Beyond providing financial services, with this run we are encouraging Filipinos to improve their overall well-being, enabling them to do more #ParaSaLife,” Sheila Paul, Chief Marketing Officer of HCPH said.


𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 welcomes all participants, including HCPH employees, family, friends, customers, fitness aficionados, and those just starting out on their wellness path. Registration prices vary depending on race distance: PhP500 for the 1K, PhP900 for the 3K, PhP1,000 for the 5K, and PhP1,200 for the 10K. Depending on the distance chosen, each category comes with interesting incentives including an event shirt, finisher's medal, goodie bag, and bib holder.
 

 “This initiative is about more than just running. It is about building a community that supports one another in achieving better health and wellness. We hope this event will inspire individuals to build lasting, healthy habits that empower them to achieve more life goals,” Paul added.


All participants will receive freebies, and podium winners in the 10K, 5K, and 3K race categories will be awarded thrilling cash prizes. The winners of the 10K category will each get PhP10,000, with PhP8,000 going to second place and PhP6,000 to third. In the 5K category, the first place winner will receive PhP6,000, followed by PhP3,000 for second and PhP2,000 for third. In the 3K category, the winner will receive PhP3,000, while second and third place will receive PhP1,500 and PhP1,000, respectively.


Events like the 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 are more important than ever, especially in light of recent World Health Organization (WHO) figures that show a global increase in physical inactivity, a major risk factor for chronic diseases. The Philippines has one of the highest rates of physical inactivity, with 39.7 percent of the population affected.


Sign up for 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗼 #𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗦𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 today and step toward a healthier, more rewarding life! Visit this link to register and learn more about this exciting event.


To learn more about HCPH's latest updates, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You can also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. 


Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). 

 

Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH


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Friday, January 10, 2025

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Starbucks® Winter Leveled Up: Elevate Your Ritual | #BenchPaylaBlog

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In Starbucks® stores in the Philippines starting Jan 3 - Feb 17.


Our daily routines can become monotonous and repetitive over time, which makes it simple to lose sight of the small things that make us happy. But just as the new year offers a chance for change, so do our new winter drinks.

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