IMAGE CREDITS. IAM Worldwide / Spring Company (Korea) / PUBLICITYASIA

“Ji Chang-wook is a dream come true for IAM Worldwide,” says co-founder and President Allen Marvin Yu Eder. “In line with our company’s objectives to enrich the lives of our customers and wholesalers by bringing them world-class products and offerings, we are very pleased to announce that Ji Chang-wook has joined the IAM Worldwide family as a brand endorser.”

“We are very thankful to Ji Chang-wook for choosing IAM Worldwide as his preferred health and wellness partner in the Philippines,” adds Aika Lorraine Uy, co-founder and Vice President. “His mark of approval recognizes our efforts and gives us confidence in continuing our commitment to better the lives of those we serve. Gamsahamnida!”

IMAGE CREDITS. IAM Worldwide / Spring Company (Korea) / PUBLICITYASIA

Acai Berry Extract with Collagen, Grape Juice with Garcinia Cambogia, Organic Barley Drink, Choco Barley, and health supplements like Immunergy are among IAM Worldwide's "Amazing" products. Its approved network of direct distributors offers products for sale both domestically in the Philippines and abroad.

IMAGE CREDITS. IAM Worldwide / Spring Company (Korea) / PUBLICITYASIA

Visit IAM Worldwide's website at https://iam-worldwide.com/ or follow their official social media feeds at @iamworldwidecorporation to learn more about the "IAM JI CHANG-WOOK" campaign.

Lime Resort El Nido

When discussing paradise, El Nido in Palawan frequently comes to mind first. From April 5–9, 2024, I had the honor of visiting this magnificent location, made possible by Cebu Pacific, Davao Bloggers Society, and Palawan Content Creators and each time I think about my experience it is like entering a dream. This little piece of heaven was just as lovely as I had imagined, with its breathtaking limestone cliffs and crystal-clear blue waters. Allow me to take you on a tour of the things that made this vacation so special.

First Impressions: The Gateway to Paradise

When I arrived in Palawan and made my way to El Nido, I was immediately captivated by the natural beauty around me. The air was fresh, the sky was a dazzling blue, and the landscape seemed to spread indefinitely in all directions. The trip to El Nido, flanked by lush flora on one side and the huge ocean on the other, set the tone for an unforgettable few days.

The village of El Nido greets you with its quaint, relaxed atmosphere as soon as you arrive. It's a quiet, charming village where life goes more slowly and peacefully rather than a busy metropolis. The streets are alive with the warmth of the inhabitants, who welcome you with smiles that quickly make you feel at home, while small boats line the coast, ready to take visitors away on island-hopping adventures.

Pristine Beaches and Crystal-Clear Waters

Perhaps El Nido's most well-known feature is its breathtaking beaches. For example, Nacpan Beach is a lengthy stretch of golden sand with a gentle water lap along the beach, making it the ideal place to relax and take in the beauty. You may just lie down there, observe the waves, and let all of your troubles melt away.

An afternoon at Lime Resort El Nido as pictured above, was one of the highlights of my trip. The resort was bathed in a mystical glow as the sun began to set, turning the sky into a canvas of gentle pinks and blazing yellows. One of those times when I stopped to appreciate the breathtaking beauty of nature was while I was watching the sunrise and enjoying the gentle air.

Sibaltan Kite Boarding and Island Hopping

Island-Hopping: A World of Wonder

Island hopping is one activity in El Nido that you simply must not miss. As you venture out to discover the numerous islands dotting the blue waters, El Nido's full enchantment becomes apparent. Every island possesses its own appeal, ranging from secret lagoons to immaculate beaches that resemble postcards.

One of my favorite stops was at Sibaltan, Sibaltan, a beach community on El Nido's eastern shore, has long been a haven for backpackers, a hidden gem for those who want to get away from the crowds, see a different side of El Nido, and go even further.

Sibaltan is an El Nido barrio located roughly 45 kilometers or one (1) hour drive from the town core. It is an idyllic and laid-back community with stunning views of the sunrise, rich waters, and a panoramic seascape. There is no easy way to travel to Sibaltan, but the extra work will be rewarded with more miles and an amazing experience.

Canopy Walk and Dreamcatcher by El Nido Via Ferrata

Lush Forests and Limestone Cliffs: Nature at its Finest

El Nido is home to breathtaking scenery of verdant forests and sheer limestone cliffs in addition to its beaches and islands. One of the region's defining characteristics is the cliffs. The jagged edges of these magnificent rock formations, which rise sharply out of the sea, contrast sharply with the calm, gentle seas below.

One morning, I hiked up Taraw Cliff, which was a difficult but very worthwhile experience. It felt like we were climbing a sheer rock face at one point since the ascent was so steep. However, the view was well worth the effort once we arrived at the summit. From the top, you had a broad view of El Nido below, with the town, the islands, and the ocean all illuminated by the gentle morning light. Standing there and admiring the majesty of the surroundings was an experience of sheer awe.

El Nido Zipline

Leaving El Nido: A Bittersweet Goodbye

I found myself hesitant to depart as my stay in El Nido drew to a close. It's a location that makes a deep impression on your heart, where the splendor of the natural world connects you to something far greater than yourself. With a strong sense of appreciation for having visited such a location, I vowed to myself that I would return someday.

El Nido, Palawan, is a nature lover's dream come true in every manner. It provides an experience that is nothing short of amazing, from its immaculate beaches and glistening waters to its verdant forests and striking limestone cliffs. You won't regret visiting if you ever get the chance.

Davao City, Philippines – August 16 – Red Planet Davao recently sponsored the exciting "Lounge & Learn: Bloggers Slumber Party," in collaboration with the Davao Bloggers Society. This theme went nicely with the venue, providing a great backdrop for an evening that smoothly merged relaxation and teaching.

Under the leadership of President Gem Tadefa, the event featured engaging workshops aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the invited bloggers.

Red Planet Hotels' and the Davao Bloggers Society's alliance demonstrates their shared dedication to developing connections and relationships within Davao City's tourist industry. This partnership not only draws attention to Davao's natural beauty but also extends an invitation to visitors from other parts of the Philippines and outside to enjoy its distinctive attractions and culture.

Discover and enjoy Davao with up to 35% off your hotel accommodation. Red Planet Davao is offering an exclusive promotion: use promo code REDPLANETDAVAO, rates may vary without prior notice. Travelers may book directly at https://redplanet.link/RPDavaoPromo to take advantage of this great offer.

Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH

Davao City, Philippines – August 14 – Red Planet Davao is thrilled to present the grand opening of its recently renovated building, updated amenities, and modernized room designs, all of which promise visitors to Davao City a new and improved experience.

• Modernized Rooms: Modern, minimalistic design has transformed every room, offering generously sized rooms with high-pressure rain showers, personalized beds, and necessary staycation conveniences like mini-fridges, water kettles, safes, and hair dryers. Furthermore, the hotel provides free parking, adding to the convenience of every visitor.

• Enhanced & Engaging Facilities: The hotel has enhanced its amenities to guarantee a better stay for both business and leisure guests. These include Instagram-worthy photo walls exhibiting Davao City's culture, Info Walls that display the hotel's products on LED TV displays, iMacs available in the co-working space, and better common areas.

• Exclusive Perks as a Red Member: Visitors who download the Red Planet Hotels app and sign up as Red Members will receive exclusive savings, which include up to 15% off hotel stays and up to 10% off at Red Partners including Camp Burgrill, David's Salon in SM Lanang, and more.
  
  
  

"Over the last three months, we've been working hard to reimagine and elevate our hotel's ambiance, aiming to create a more comfortable and convenient experience for every guest," said Ms. Clarisse Lim, Assistant Hotel Manager of Red Planet Davao. It gives us great pleasure to present to you exclusively the gorgeous new look of our hotel and the new designs of our rooms tonight. From the bottom floor, where we greet each of you, to the location for tonight, and to your new room designs, we think these improvements will provide a new degree of comfort and convenience for everyone.

The unveiling event on August 13, attended by the Davao Bloggers Society at Red Planet Davao, marked an exciting milestone. Red Planet Hotels now invites you to be among the first to experience the newly modernized Red Planet Davao. Become a Red Member today and unlock a lifetime discount of up to 15% whenever you book directly at https://redplanet.link/RedPlanetDavaoCity

Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH

10 August 2024, MANILA — The 14th edition of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines officially begins today with significant modifications to the competition format. Season 14 will be place at the new location of Green Sun, Makati, and run from August 16, 2024, until October 6, 2024. Friday and Sunday events begin at 5 p.m., while Saturday matches begin at 2:30 p.m.

With the theme, "Heroes Within," MPL PH Season 14 aims to embark on a journey of self-discovery to focus back on the competition in the biggest MLBB esports tournament and what it means to win in arguably the most competitive league in the world, and the community and their contributions to the growth of the MLBB esports in the country. 

Never-before-seen competition 

Now that Serbian esports organization Aurora has joined the MPL PH, Season 14 is the most intriguing version yet. The most recent version also celebrates the comeback of Filipino imports MP The King and Dlar, who played for teams in the MPL Indonesia and MPL Cambodia, respectively.

The tournament also introduced a new scoring system to shake up the competition further. Each team will play two best-of-three (BO3) matches with the seven other teams. The competition's ranking will be determined by points, wherein the winning team by 2:0 will get 1 point; the winning team by 2:1 will get 1 point; the losing team by 1:2 receives no point; and the losing team by 0:2 gets no point.

Top teams receive the most advantages in Season 14, emphasizing the significance of Regular Season placing. The MPL Philippines Season 14 Playoffs - Lower Bracket Finals will now feature a best of seven (BO7) format instead of a best of five (BO5) format, to determine who will be the best opponent to earn a spot in the Grand Finals.

In addition, the league introduced a worldwide open transfer system that permits mid-season moves throughout the MLBB Esports ecosystem, not just between MPL and MDL teams. This implies that MPL PH teams are free to sign, release, or swap players with one another throughout the transfer window by the rules. Free agents and players from abroad are also covered by this.

Finally, to enhance its award categories, the Alamat Awards, a seasonal program honoring the top players and influential figures in the MLBB esports scene, have undergone a redesign. Beginning with this season, the league will honor the head coach and the entire coaching staff for their exceptional strategies, leadership, and impact on the team's performance.

Additionally, three new award categories have been added: Fans' Choice, Most Improved Player of the Season, and ALL-STAR Team 1 & 2. Three categories will be awarded for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award: MVP of the Game, MVP of the Match, and MVP of the Week.

Bringing MPL PH Community Closer

MPL PH brings back the MPL Smart Battle Trips, an initiative where MLBB communities from cities, schools, or workplaces will be invited to visit the MPL PH arena and experience the action first-hand. In partnership with MLBB Community Heroes and Student Leaders (CHSL), the league will invite around 40 students and community members from Luzon to watch the tournament offline. Workshops will be held to show participants the available opportunities in the esports and gaming industry. 

In addition, the league will host the inaugural MPL Infinix FANSiklaban, a mini-MPL tournament in which fans can compete for charity while representing their teams. We'll be sharing more information soon.

Infinix GT20Pro is the official tournament phone for this season. The phone's reliable frame rate engine will offer gamers flawless gameplay and excellent network performance.

Infinix and Smart Communications, Inc. are the official sponsors of MPL Philippines Season 14. Index Salon and EMC Asia, meanwhile, are the Official Suppliers for this season.

 

Get to know more about MPL PH by visiting its official platforms below:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MDLPhilippines/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialMDLPhilippines
• Download Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines: iOS and Play Store.

Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!

-BENCH

 

Keeping Family Connected

Whether it’s movie night for the singles in their condo, a family catching up on the latest sports events like the Olympic Games Paris 2024, or keeping the kids entertained with their favorite cartoons and educational shows, Cignal TV guarantees that all members of the household stay engaged and entertained.

Davao City, Philippines – July 27, 2024 — The Davao Bloggers Society (DBS) recently held a community drive at the Field of Dreams Children's Charity Foundation, and it had a big impact. The July 27, 2024, event demonstrated the organization's dedication to community service using several well-planned events and kind contributions.

With the help of various prestigious sponsors, DBS gave the kids at the foundation a whole experience. Doctors and nurses performed medical check-ups in cooperation with Davao Doctors Hospital to make sure the kids' medical needs were met. SM Supermalls contributed water bottles, and Ripple8 provided meals for the kids. International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IPI) kindly supplied the hygiene kits, which included Bioderm products and casino alcohol. Electric fans, acrylic tables, and towels were donated by Red Planet Hotels. In addition to providing food and logistical support, foodpanda delighted the kids by bringing their cherished figure, Pau-Pau.

A magic act and a bookmark-making workshop led by DBS member Olivia Limos were among the special DBS-organized programming highlights of the occasion. To give the celebrations a more unique touch, the kids also had the chance to display their talents by performing songs and dances. The kids sang a very special thank you song to DBS and its partners to end the day.

Lalaine Cabalhog, Trustee of The Field of Dreams Children’s Charity Foundation, expressed her gratitude, saying, “We are so privileged and thankful to have been the beneficiary of the Davao Bloggers Society’s community drive. We thank them all for their efforts and to their partner brands for coming here. The boys really appreciate these gestures, as all their donations, the program, and the check-up are a big help to their everyday living.”

“We initiated our second but first on-site community drive because the Davao Bloggers Society has received a lot of blessings for two years now and it was time for us to give back to the community, to make sure that we are also sharing our blessings, because that’s what DBS is,” said Gem Tadefa.

Pauline Balayon-Ruta emphasized the importance of supporting the foundation, stating, “We chose The Field of Dreams Children’s Charity Foundation because the charity provides shelter and care for children ages 7-19. These are neglected children who are abandoned and just need a chance in life. This is especially important to me personally because I know people who have been beneficiaries of organizations like this. You can really say that it makes a difference.”

The Davao Bloggers Society continues to embody the spirit of community and compassion, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

Thanks for reading and see you in the next one!
-BENCH

The biggest and longest-running professional esports league moves to a bigger venue, launches ticket sales, allows mid-season transfers, and more!

2 August 2024, MANILA—The 14th season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines is scheduled to debut on August 16, 2024. The eight-week season will begin on Fridays and end on Sundays. Friday and Sunday events start at 5 p.m., while Saturday matches begin at 2:30 p.m.

These are the main reasons MPL PH Season 14 is the most anticipated season of MLBB esports: experienced competitors finding homes in new teams; significant roster changes announced; new rules to be adopted; and increased community activities.

1. MPL PH moves to a new venue; tickets on sale starting 5 August

 2. New teams, new rivalries, new stories

 However, with over half of their staff moving to Aurora, BLCK will need to rewrite the code for their successful approach. Well-known Filipino imports Gerald "Dlar" Trinchera and Michael "MPTHEKING" Endino join BLCK as EXP Laner and Jungler, respectively. Will the latest group of Codebreakers succeed in claiming victory? With their key players absent this time, all eyes are on them to make the crucial decisions needed to win.

Caisam "Wolf" Nopueto, a former MPL PH Analyst, has joined the TNC Pro Team as their head coach for the upcoming campaign. Wolf has continuously been a member of the international talent desk and MPL PH cast for MLBB's overseas events. As the head coach of TNC, he can greatly increase the team's in-game expertise. Will the team benefit from his analysis as it prepares for a significant overhaul in front of MPL PH Season 14?

3. New rules, including the open transfer system

Now that each team in the MLBB Development League (MDL) Philippines has access to a complete mid-season transfer ecosystem, the rivalry in the MPL PH will be even more intense. Teams can alter their strategy at any point during the season to put themselves in the best possible position to capture the much sought-after MPL PH title. More information will be revealed soon!

 

4. More community activities!