THOUGHTS OF K: LIFESTYLE

Onitsuka Tiger Release a Global Collaboration Movie ft. Will Smith as the Brand’s Social Media Project Partner

September 08, 2019
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Starfinder Optical Launches A New Fashion-Forward Eyewear

January 10, 2019
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Starfinder Optical, the first Korean concept optical shop in the Philippines, launched a vogue eyewear last January 7, 2019. The innovative eyewear is called Twice—eyeglasses that can give customers prescription and protection in one nifty specs. The company aims to accommodate the practical needs of people who want all the benefits that they can get in an eyewear.

Twice is a dual function eyeglasses that assures protection, style and durability. The eyewear is composed of a nifty frame, graded lenses and an installable sunglasses lens that costs Php 2,290. Customers can just snap on and off the installable sunglasses lens by the help of the frame’s magnetic temples.

Jacob Song, Marketing Manager of Starfinder Optical, stated,

“This innovative eyewear is truly a breakthrough in the optical industry, as it gives comfortability and convenience to customers who want prescription and protection in theirspectacles. The eyewear is perfect anywhere, from indoors to outdoors. It is also very easy to use, because in just one snap, you can install or removetheinstallable sunglasses lens from the main frame of Twice.”

Starfinder Optical is a go-to fashion eyewear shop for people who want to experience the culture of Korea, because not only does the company offer Korean-inspired eyewear, it also showcases its Korean kind of hospitality by giving free eye consultation to its customers. Song added, “There are lot of people who are hesitant to visit or even enter the shop because of their worries about the fees. In Starfinder Optical, rest assured that we always give free checkups as part of our Korean kind of accommodation.We also have designated lounges for customers while they are waiting for their complete eyewear.”

In line with its 11th year of existence, the company opened its 14th branch in Cebu City, which will be the first branch located outside Luzon. Last year, the company expanded its footprint in Glorietta 5, Makati City. The company started as SFO Design Lab that caters spectacles in South Korea, specifically in Seohyun Rodeo Street, a popular place for urban street fashion. Further, the company envisions continued expansion nationwide.

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LISTEN UP, METRO MANILA! THERE’S AN UPCOMING EVENT THAT IS “FIT FOR YOU”

October 28, 2018
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Invite your friends and head on to the ABS-CBN Vertis Tent at Ayala Malls Vertis North, Quezon City on November 16, 17 and 18 to have a weekend of fun and excitement at Fitness Revolution Health & Wellness Expo.

Fitness Revolution is a gathering of the entire fitness community led by our country’s most prominent gyms such as Fitness First, Slimmers World, Anytime Fitness, etc. These gyms will be conducting group classes to the public for free during the 3-day expo. On top of that, they will also be handing out vouchers and amazing deals on club memberships.

“The fitness industry is truly tight and competitive. With that said, my team and I created Fitness Revolution to foster camaraderie and support with the end goal of promoting the concept of “health and fitness as an investment” rather than expense,” said Nesh Zamora, creator of Fitness Revolution.

It will be an interactive weekend filled with free activities to highlight and promote various classes offered by our participating gyms. There are lots of activities to choose from such Zumba, yoga, HIIT, parkour fitness, belly dance, kickboxing, pound rock out workout, body combat, women’s self-defense, circuit training, cage fitness and many more.

Fitness Revolution will also be the host of major activities such as Archery Attack, indoor obstacle course, and workshops on striking protocol, poi, pole and aerial arts.

This expo will also have our leading fitness brands such as McDavid, Reebok, Puma, Roxy, Quiksilver, among others, to sell products and merchandise with huge discounts. In addition, every ticket entitles you to 15% discount on Nike, Adidas, and Asics at Intersport Vertis North.

“Entrance fee is P200 only. You will get a lot out of your money at Fitness Revolution granting that a per session walk-in rate on gyms would usually cost around P500 to P700. Aside from achieving your health goals in one weekend, you also get to shop for loved ones there if you’re looking to avoid the holiday rush,” added Zamora

Follow Fitness Revolution on Facebook and Instagram to watch out for promotions, freebies, and contests. For exhibition and sponsorship, please contact 0917-890-0757.

FITNESS REVOLUTION
Health & Wellness Expo
November 16, 17 & 18, 2018
ABS-CBN Vertis Tent
Ayala Malls Vertis North, Quezon City
(Near MRT North Ave. Station)

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New Milestone for Starfinder Optical as it opens 13th Branch in Ayala Malls Glorietta

September 14, 2018
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Starfinder Optical, the first Korean concept optical shop in the Philippines, opened its doors in Ayala Malls Glorietta 5, Makati City last September 11, 2018. The company considered the needs of fashion and technical eye wear of customers located in the southern part of Metro Manila, especially the people within the financial capital of the Philippines, Makati City. The store showcases a whole new Korean kind of accommodation, ambiance and styles of frames that will make customers stylish and comfortable at the same time.

Envisioning the expansion throughout the Philippines, Jacob Song, Marketing Manager of Starfinder Optical, stated “We want to reach the people within one of the known central business districts in the Philippines, because we want to cater them with stylish and technical glasses that they can use for work and daily basis.”

Last May 15, 2018, the company opened a store in Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City. Continuously expanding in the country, Starfinder Optical will open a branch in Cebu soon, which will be a breakthrough, as it will be the first footprint expansion outside Luzon.

“This is truly a milestone for our company, because in the span of 11 years, we managed to open 13 stores already, extending our arms in different areas of Metro Manila to give fashionable products to our loving customers. Furthermore, this is our first branch in Makati City. After that long hours of planning with the team, months of meetings and brainstorming, I must say that hard work really pays off. It is not possible without the whole Starfinder Optical associates and of course, the personalities who visited and gave their honest opinion about the brand,” Song said.

The brand was recently featured by Viva Artist Carlyn Ocampo, Lifestyle Vlogger Dwaine Woolley and Beauty Blogger Paige Ranola.

In line with the opening, Starfinder Optical launched their first and permanent eyewear package called All New SoYou that costs Php 1,290. The package includes a durable and snazzy frame, and specialized lens. Not only does the company provide extremely durable eye wear, but also the styles of the glasses are likewise highly fashion-forward, which is inspired by Korea’s fashion culture. Song added, “The difference between Starfinder Optical from other eye wear companies is that our eyewear is made from Seoul, Korea, which assures durability and style. We adjusted the price to give back to our loyal customers and to attract more people to avail our eyewear.” Currently, the optical company released limited edition frames and an all new lineup of SoYou eye wear that is affordable and looks both vogue and vibrant.

The company is considered as the first Korean concept optical shop in the Philippines, because of its Korean inspired eyewear and different ambiance offered to the customers. Going back from 2007, the company started as a small brand named SFO Design Lab located at Seohyun Rodeo Street, a popular place in Korea for urban street fashion.

Being known for Korean inspired eyeglasses, one of the most popular frames of the company is called Fino, a round shaped metallic frame, which is well-known in Korea’s fashion industry. Also, Starfinder Optical offers specialized lenses such as BlueCut lens, which can protect people’s eyes from the harmful blue light generated by electronic devices, which can cause eyestrain and headache. In addition, Starfinder Optical always gives free eye check-up to its customers during their visit.

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Vivo X21’s dual rear camera is fast enough to clearly capture the most fleeting moments

July 30, 2018
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Two is better than one, they said. The same is also true for smartphone cameras. In the past years, dual rear cameras have been all the rage. But global smartphone brand Vivo has been pushing the technology further to enhance every user’s experience.

The Vivo X21 has a 12-megapixel+5MP dual rear camera

The dual rear camera of Vivo X21 is equipped with Dual Pixel Sensors that come with fast-focusing technology to rival the quality of professional cameras. To be specific, the dual rear camera renders a well-focused image in just 0.03 seconds.

This is achieved because each camera sensor pixel of the X21 is built with two independent photodiodes or light sensors. They capture two sets of image data when a photo is taken. The two sets of data captured by photodiodes from each pixel are matched to get the perfect focus. The result is a seamless experience to every Vivo X21 user who want to capture those fleeting moments in one quick snap. Because nothing can be more frustrating than taking photos of once-in-a-lifetime moments, only for them to come out blurred.

The Dual Pixel Sensors, meanwhile, enable the Vivo X21 to capture depth of field data in every pixel. With two photodiodes, each pixel received greater amount of light to create a better photo. Every shot using Vivo X21’s dual rear camera result high-resolution and clear photos for keeps.

Perfection is an understatement when photos are taken using the Vivo X21.

On top of the Dual Pixel Sensors, the X21’s dual rear camera is also packed with AI technology. Its AI algorithm learns from a large database to detect different scenarios and adjust for the perfect shot.

In fact, the X21 can detect and identify 18 tags and 140 scenarios such as portraits, food and plants as it shoots, making it a good smartphone for those who take a lot of photos. It is activated by using Vivo’s AI algorithm based on a large database of almost one million photos. Through this database, the X21 can detect different scenarios and adjust settings such as saturation, sharpness, and brightness.

Its AI Scene Recognition can help them declutter their albums by identifying the classification of each photo. It even goes beyond the night, sports, vibration, or backlit scenarios.

The Vivo X21 also has an AI HDR feature that capture more frames of a wider dynamic range to brighten up dull photos taken in backlight situations. The AI knows how to accurately even out the light of a photo to ensure that the subject is the clearest and most vivid in the frame through its Photo Optimization Cube and P3 camera.

With just a single press of the shutter, for instance, Vivo X21’s AI HDR technology allows the cameras to capture more frames of a wider dynamic range. This provides more image options for merging to perfectly light all the parts of the eventual photo to render crisper results.

No more dull photos with Vivo X21.

The Vivo X21 is available for only Php29,999. It is retailed at authorized shops nationwide. The list of participating stores can be found on this link: http://vivoglobal.ph/x21_stores/.

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Maxbox VR Offers Tailored Marketing Experience Through VR Cardboard

July 05, 2018
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1 Million Google cardboard VR headset units sold

Atlanta,Ga., June 1, 2018 -- MaxBox VR, the leading manufacturer of branded VR headsets, announced today that it sold a total of one million virtual reality headsets in 2017. The company offers an innovative marketing experience to companies all across the globe through their VR cardboard creations.

Since 2014, Maxbox VR have been working hard to make brands and businesses worth remembering in the new digital age, while establishing themselves as THE brand for cardboard VR headsets. Maxbox VR is the secret force behind most of the VR marketing campaigns that you most likely encountered at launch events for companies such as Microsoft, Nestle, Nike, Krispy Kreme, Snapchat and Google. Google Streetview has chosen Maxbox VR as the go-to for VR cardboard. Visit Google Streetview partners to learn more.

With VR cardboard, the possibilities are endless. For example, Maxbox VR worked alongside Krispy Kreme to take their customers on an epic 360 sci-fi doughnut adventure called “Journey to Glazetopia,” enticing viewers to celebrate the launch of four new doughnut flavors. During this campaign, limited edition Krispy Kreme Google Cardboard VR headsets were given out to customers who purchased a dozen of any of the introduced flavors. To see more about the Journey to Glazetopia campaign, visit Krispy Kreme

Maxbox VR will create whatever a brand wants, however they want it, with free shipping included. For brands wanting a perfect way to give valuable customers a memorable experience when introducing a new product, hosting an event or holding a giveaway, the VR headsets are completely customizable and smartphone compatible.

“This year, I want to collaborate and partner with all businesses and brands, and I urge all industries to get in touch. I want them to dream up something crazy so we can make it,” said Igor Hadzic, Product Manager for Maxbox VR. “VR cardboard works in so many departments: marketing, education, events... you name it. I love crazy VR experiences and I think they’ll be even better as content production gets more widely accessible.”

To learn more about Maxbox VR, inquire about custom cardboard products or take a look at past projects, visit www.maxboxvr.com.

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Eatigo Turns One

July 03, 2018
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Rolls out brand new features and special treats on its second year!

In this day and age, dining isn’t simply dining and food isn’t simply just food. The act of eating has been raised into a habit of joy—a tasty tidbit made up of good company and culinary adventures coupled with accessibility-slash-affordability. Over the past year, Eatigo has been serving up this purpose to comfort eaters and adventurous foodies alike in the local Metro scene.

Which is why it is no surprise that Eatigo remains to be the leading online reservation platform for restaurants throughout Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and India. Here in the Philippines, partner restaurants have grown to more than six hundred since Eatigo made its entry in July 2017. Its user-friendly mobile app and website gives users the ease of scoring time-based discounts up to 50% off on participating restaurants—sans all other hidden charges!

As it cheers to a successful year here in the country, Eatigo will soon announce an elite listing called Eater’s Choice which puts the spotlight on the high-rating and most-booked restaurants all over Metro Manila to ensure customers nothing less than top-notch dining experience.

As an added treat to its loyal users, Eatigo will be giving out exciting goodies and freebies online for an entire week from July 1 to July 7, so be sure to stay updated on all their social media accounts.

And to make sure App users stay glued, Eatigo vows to continue their much-raved about promos like Wow Wednesdays, where you can seize 50 percent discounts at participating restaurants on a chosen Wednesday once a month; and, Cuisine Week, where you can fully whet your appetite for your favorite regional dishes.

Whether you’re up for some midday ramen, post-work chillnumans, or a hefty feast of ribs on special occasions, Eatigo has the perfect deal for you. In a world where dining out is an essential part of everyday life, Eatigo celebrates sumptuous food and the rewarding aftertaste that goes with it. With the toll of the daily grind, you deserve it.

About Eatigo

Founded in 2013, eatigo’s mission is to connect empty tables with empty stomachs by offering time-based discounts of up to 50% every day at all of its participating restaurants through its online website and mobile applications. Having seated over 5 million diners at more than 2,000 venues across the region, eatigo is the leading online reservations platform for restaurants in Asia, downloaded by more than 1.5 million users.

Backed by TripAdvisor with total up to date funding of US$15.5 million, eatigo is available in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India & Manila and is looking to expand to more countries.
Users can choose to dine anywhere, from upscale hotels to popular food chains, and enjoy the same discounts with no strings attached, while restaurants get to fill their empty seats during off-peak hours.

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Paint and Sip in Tagaytay: An Art Workshop with a Heart

April 15, 2018
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Manila, Philippines: - As we become a web-centric world, more online opportunities arise and the love for arts is becoming one of the most-sought activities for kids and kids-at-heart.

Therefore, Eco Hotel Philippines, together with Iris Alonzo, came up with an art workshop called “Paint and Sip.”

Paint and Sip is an instructional painting lesson usually consists of groups and accompanied by wine or other beverages. This event has increased rapidly since 2007. Furthermore, Iris started Paint and Sip in Yangon in July 2017 as a way to raise funds to run a primary school in an isolated village in Mon State. Her event lives on in the Philippines to fund art scholarships and to encourage people to explore their artistic capacities with the help of wine and friends.

We’ve invited talented and accomplished artists to share their expertise and journey to make it even more effective and incredible event for YOU!

1. Jessica Herrera

Jessica will be the main artist of the operation. She has worked in he has worked in AIESEC for 6 years as well, then served as a Partnership Manager for Asian Development Bank, and is currently a consultant for NGOs in the Philippines. She is a licensed Zumba instructor and certified Spanish teacher, but her true passion is painting. She started at the tender age of 6 and is happy to finally have found a relevant cause for her talent.

2. Iris Alonso

Iris is not an artist but an art enthusiast, with 6 years of development work experience in AIESEC, an international NGO. Through that, she became a Country Manager and Global Expansions Coach in Myanmar.

The proceeds from this event will be used to fund an organization to honor Sir Chinggoy Alonso’s contribution to Philippine arts and theater. Chinggoy was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He appeared in countless movies during his lifetime. Sadly, last October 2017, he passed away due to cancer.

Eco Hotel Philippines is a company that is passionate about conservation, preservation, and protection of our environment. As a green service hotel, Eco Hotels ensures that Eco-friendly processes are implemented from construction to day-to-day operations. This is aligned with its advocacy of minimizing its impact on the environment while imparting practices of sustainability to their staff and guests.

This art workshop aims to impart valuable tips to unleashing your love for arts like Iris and Jessica.

Don’t miss the chance to attend this greatly anticipated event. Mark your calendars now: 21st of April 2018, at Containers by Eco Hotel, located along SVD Road, Brgy. San Jose, Tagaytay City, 4:30 pm onwards.

For more information, you may sign-up here https://goo.gl/forms/FTJDyumsJj7oSK5p2, email info@ecohotel.com.ph or message us on Facebook (@ecohotelph). See you there!

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NOVUHAIR turns favor with Holiday bash promo

December 18, 2017
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So you’ve got your festive outfit set and the fancy gift wrapped for your “monito” or “monita”. All that’s left undone is a party season-perfect hairstyle.

The fresh out of the shower look can be seductive yet temporary. Blame it to tropical climate, it can spoil your appearance, besides making you feel sweaty and stale. The heat and humidity brought about by extreme weather condition, likewise, dries out the locks easily and make it more fragile.

Adding damage to your delicate strands are the chemical contents of various products on hand. From shampoo to conditioner and hair treatment, down to styling goods to groom it to your liking, their harsh synthetic materials jeopardize the natural oil and luster of your mane.

Because you are what you eat, the fate of your crowning glory is in the plate. Your diet must have the correct balance of vitamins and minerals to supply hair with all that it needs to become shiny and strong. So don’t overindulge, especially this time of the year when gastronomic feasts are spread almost everywhere you go. Be careful on what you take in, thinking that it’s also what you feed your ‘do.

Even stress can wear off the beauty and health of the tress. And that’s exactly what you should avoid this Yuletide season. Never put pressure on yourself just to please everyone. Just take it easy, let your hair down and party all night long.

In this time of gratitude, NOVUHAIR makes everyday “a good hair day” for its valued patrons like you with its Christmas and Year-End Promo. Get an extra NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo 200 ml. worth P1,040 for FREE if you buy a NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack at participating WATSONS stores nationwide (DOH-FDA CCRR Permit No.: 967 s. 2017).

Packed with 19 natural ingredients—mostly standardized herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients—NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion does not only help prevent the hair fall malady, but also aids in stimulating hair growth. NOVUHAIR helps prevent hair loss, improve overall appearance, promote nourishment and rejuvenation. It is clinically-tested and proven safe and effective.

Opt for the best with this Christmas and Year-End promo. Whether it’s a luxury gift for your loved ones, or a self-indulgent treat for you, NOVUHAIR has the perfect gift to inspire and keep you party-ready this Holiday season, while providing you with the ultimate styling result.

For inquiries, please call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575. You may also visit www.novuhair.com or Novuhair’s Facebook page – Novuhair Official.

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A Life of Legacy

December 13, 2017
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Everyone lives. Everyone dies. However, not everyone leaves a legacy or lives a life that will leave a legacy which is sad because when they are gone, they are easily forgotten. To not be forgotten, you need to live a life that makes a difference in the life of others … to live a life that will be remembered by many with positivity because you did something to inspire them or change their life for the better.

Doc Paolo Bellosillo knows this and believes that people need to live life the best way they possibly can and one of the ways to do this is by living a healthy life because when you are healthy, you can do more and be more. Doc Pao is an advocate of this because he has seen many people die young or not able to do what they want with life due to health limitations. To Doc Pao, this is worse than death because you are alive but not able to live fully.

To help you out, we asked Doc Pao Bellosillo to give us not 1, not 2, not 3 but 8 tips to help you start living a life that will leave a legacy.

First, know your limits, live within it and then gauge where you can grow in increments. Do more with a passion.
In health whether spiritual, physiological or emotional and psychological, know your toxins and get rid of them. Determine your deficiencies and supplement them.
Next serve with a heart of charity.
Give with generosity.
Value life at any crossroad, and protect it, preserve it. From the foods you eat or making sure babies are born into our reality.
Live each day and moment as if it were the last day of your life and do so by creating moments with people you love or even you don’t know for God and country.
Just say thank you. It means a lot and goes a long way.
Start listening and then wait for your turn to speak and arrive at a solution.

If you were in a show and God is your audience, make him proud, sing the song and make him feel goosebumps. Play that music and take away His stress. Smile at Him and smile at others too. For today it’s your show so live a life of legacy.

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I TRULY LOVE MYSELF #SELFLOVE

December 03, 2017
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THINGS I LOOK FORWARD THIS DECEMBER

December 01, 2017
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LESSONS FROM THE PAST SEMESTER

November 30, 2017
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Join TravelBook.ph Friend Code Program today

November 22, 2017
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Start earning extra cash by simply referring TravelBook.ph to your friends.

TravelBook.ph, the ultimate leisure provider for travelers in the Philippines, offers an easy way for you to earn up to 65% referral fees from your friends’ hotel and tour bookings! Their recently-launched Friend Code Program, formerly known as the TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program, has expanded and made even better as it now becomes open not just for bloggers and Facebook page owners, but for everyone!

Earn extra cash through your referrals

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When you become a TravelBook.ph Friend Code partner, you can earn referral fees of up to 65%—the highest referral fee among all the affiliate programs in the e-commerce industry.

High Earning Potential

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TravelBook.ph pays you for every successful referred transaction. Once you reach the minimum amount of PHP 500, you can already withdraw your earnings through bank transfer or cheque payment.

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All transactions are tracked. In just seven (7) short days, you’ll be able to get and enjoy your instant referral fees!

Sign Up, Share, and Earn

Start your Friend Code journey by following these easy steps:

Sign up as a Friend Code partner

Register a valid e-mail address at https://friendcode.travelbook.ph/. Once you’ve been approved as a Friend Code partner, you’ll get your unique 4-digit Friend Code.

As a bonus promo, all successful sign ups within November 22 to December 13, 2017 will automatically receive P200 on their account. All legible accounts for this promo will receive their P200 after one (1) working day.

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Ask your friends to enter your Friend Code in the payment section every time they book their hotel and tour reservations at TravelBook.ph. There are tutorial videos available in your Friend Code Dashboard to help you effectively promote your code.

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You may also use your Friend Code when booking your own tour, activities and hotel accommodations. Just enter your Friend Code at the payment section before completing the booking process.

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TravelBook.ph encourages you to earn more and travel more! Be a Friend Code Partner today and earn extra cash. To know more about the Friend Code Program, please visit www.friendcode.travelbook.ph and sign up now!