Musical treat from TicketWorld and Citibank


Experience a one-of-a-kind musical that is close to every Filipino’s heart and enjoy 20% discount on tickets from TicketWorld using your Citibank Credit Card.

Don’t miss this chance to witness the music and drama of “Rivalry: The 2nd Round”, a musical based on the long-standing feud between Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University in basketball, academics and other areas. Winner of “Best Music for a Filipino Musical (New/Revival)” in the 2012 Broadway World Awards, the show runs from January 25, 2013 at the Meralco Theater.

Avail of this promotion until February 17, 2013 by simply giving the promo code, CITI4WRIV upon purchase of your tickets made with your Citibank Credit Card at any TicketWorld outlet.

Not yet a Citibank Cardholder? Apply now by simply contacting the CitiPhone Hotline at 995-9999 (Metro Manila), 234-9999 (Metro Cebu), and 1 800 10 995-9999 (toll free), or through Citibank Online (www.citibank.com.ph). You can also apply via SMS; just text CITI <space>CARD <space>Name/Phone and send it to 2600.

To know more about this amazing musical treat, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call 24-hour CitiPhone at 995 999.

Manila Water deploys mobile water treatment plant to assist in relief drive for “Pablo” victims

The water which is being sourced from the Agusan River in were filtered and treated to ensure it is potable and safe for drinking before it is delivered to the affected residents in the area

The Ayala-led Manila Water Company (MWC) has stepped in to help in the ongoing emergency relief efforts in areas in Mindanao devastated by typhoon “Pablo” by deploying its Mobile Treatment Plant along with nine personnel to provide safe and potable water to affected residents in Purok 1 & 3 in Compostela Town Proper, Compostela Valley, one of the provinces hard hit by the recent typhoon. Equipment and crew were ferried to the area by a C-130 cargo plane Philippine Air Force (PAF).

The mobile water treatment plant was able to provide 34, 000 liters of water to the affected communities during its first three days of operations. Water from Agusan River is filtered and treated to ensure its potability.

Residents of New Bataan are also able to benefit from the provision of potable water through trucks that transport the treated water from Agusan River to this hard hit municipality in the province.

Manila Water’s relief effort is being done in coordination with government agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the office of Compostela Valley 1st District Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay.

The lady solon even personally tested the treated water before it is delivered to the residents to demonstrate that it is safe to drink.

It was not the first time that Manila Water has deployed such facility for free to assist in similar situations, Manila Water President Gerardo Ablaza Jr. said adding that it was previously used in the Bicol region, Iloilo, Quezon province, Jolo and Cagayan de Oro when those areas were also struck by calamities.

Aside from providing safe and potable water, Manila Water has also donated food packs and medicines to the victims of typhoon “Pablo”.

The company’s personnel deployed to Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley headed by Edilberto Mercado, the company’s Network Compliance Manager, also constructed temporary comfort rooms that the affected residents can use.

Online Shopping makes NOISE on 12/12/12


Online shopping heavyweights come together this holiday season to shake things up with National Online Internet Shopping Extravaganza, or NOISE, day. On December 12, 2012, leading one-stop shopping sites Zalora and Lazada are teaming up with group-buying website Groupon to give Pinoy netizens their biggest and most exciting cyber shopping experience ever.

The holiday shopping experience will never be the same as the best in online shopping join forces for their most exclusive deals and biggest steals to make Christmas all the merrier and more memorable.

Zalora, the country’s online destination for lifestyle and fashion, will offer 12% off on all items from trendy clothing and chic home décor to cool sports gear and even stylish accessories to everyone who purchases from 12AM to 1AM and 12PM to 1PM on 12/12/12. NOISE day also kicks off the special Zalora 12 days of Christmas sale- offering even more exciting discounts on a different category each day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas eve.

Not to be outdone, Lazada, the Philippines’ Online Shopping Mall offers a huge discount of 30% and up on 8 products each for their 12 categories, giving consumers the best deals on gadgets, books, baby essentials, beauty products and more every hour starting at 8AM until 8PM. To make this even more exciting, Lazada Philippines will be having an hourly raffle draw for their shoppers with the grand prize of PhP 121,212 worth of Lazada Gift Certificates!

Groupon Philippines will be having a 12-hour Flash Sale from 12 noon to 12 midnight. Subscribers will be able to avail of an additional 12% discount on selected local deals, including restaurant vouchers, spa deals, and more. In addition, free credits will given to loyal Groupon subscribers. Experience your city for less with Groupon!

12.12.12 is shaping up to be the online shopping event of the year—don’t get caught standing in line or waste time stuck in traffic—just log on and start spreading the NOISE!

Chevron and Bosch partner to provide premium car care for motorists in Southeast Asia

Drivers in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia will have another reason to enjoy their journey as Chevron and Bosch come together to offer customers premium car care services for all of their motoring needs. The mutual exchange of world-renowned automotive know-how, together with energy-efficient technology, will see the roll-out of Bosch Car Service workshops and retail shops at 500 Caltex stations across the five countries over the next five years.

Chevron, marketer of international energy brand, Caltex, and Bosch a leading global supplier of automotive parts and diagnostic equipment, will tap on each other’s respective technical expertise and customer base. The Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations will provide services to multibrand vehicles offering diagnosis, maintenance and repairs. Caltex Lubricants and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket products and parts will also be sold at Caltex service stations where Bosch Car Service workshops are located.

“A multitude of factors contribute to an enjoyable driving experience and maintaining one’s vehicle tops the list. Our partnership with Bosch demonstrates the commitment from both companies to provide customers with the best experience on the road. Our motorists will benefit from the combination of Bosch’s automotive engineering expertise and our long-standing energy efficiency solutions,” said Peng Xiaofei, Vice President, Asia Pacific Products, Chevron. “We look forward to this collaboration with Bosch and believe this will be the start of a strong and fruitful partnership.”

“With the expansion of the Bosch Car Service footprint across Southeast Asia, motorists will appreciate the accessibility of a diverse range of reliable, quality automotive maintenance and repair solutions with the proximity of Caltex service stations,” said Martin Hayes, President of Bosch in Southeast Asia. “Furthermore, our Bosch Car Service network partners can look forward to new business opportunities and a great diversity of product offerings backed by a global network, long-standing experience and world-class technical competencies in the automotive sectors from both companies.”

This new regional partnership will see Chevron and Bosch working together to house 500 Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations in five years. In Singapore, customers will be able to enjoy enhanced services, wherever Bosch Car Service workshops are co-located within Caltex’s retail network of 29 stations.

Chevron and Bosch partner to provide premium car care for motorists in Southeast Asia

Drivers in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia will have another reason to enjoy their journey as Chevron and Bosch come together to offer customers premium car care services for all of their motoring needs. The mutual exchange of world-renowned automotive know-how, together with energy-efficient technology, will see the roll-out of Bosch Car Service workshops and retail shops at 500 Caltex stations across the five countries over the next five years.

Chevron, marketer of international energy brand, Caltex, and Bosch a leading global supplier of automotive parts and diagnostic equipment, will tap on each other’s respective technical expertise and customer base. The Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations will provide services to multibrand vehicles offering diagnosis, maintenance and repairs. Caltex Lubricants and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket products and parts will also be sold at Caltex service stations where Bosch Car Service workshops are located.

“A multitude of factors contribute to an enjoyable driving experience and maintaining one’s vehicle tops the list. Our partnership with Bosch demonstrates the commitment from both companies to provide customers with the best experience on the road. Our motorists will benefit from the combination of Bosch’s automotive engineering expertise and our long-standing energy efficiency solutions,” said Peng Xiaofei, Vice President, Asia Pacific Products, Chevron. “We look forward to this collaboration with Bosch and believe this will be the start of a strong and fruitful partnership.”

“With the expansion of the Bosch Car Service footprint across Southeast Asia, motorists will appreciate the accessibility of a diverse range of reliable, quality automotive maintenance and repair solutions with the proximity of Caltex service stations,” said Martin Hayes, President of Bosch in Southeast Asia. “Furthermore, our Bosch Car Service network partners can look forward to new business opportunities and a great diversity of product offerings backed by a global network, long-standing experience and world-class technical competencies in the automotive sectors from both companies.”

This new regional partnership will see Chevron and Bosch working together to house 500 Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations in five years. In Singapore, customers will be able to enjoy enhanced services, wherever Bosch Car Service workshops are co-located within Caltex’s retail network of 29 stations.