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2GO Opens New NAIA Road Store Ahead of the Holiday Travel and Shipping Rush

2GO, the Philippines’ leading logistics and travel solutions provider, has opened a new store along NAIA Road to serve travelers, senders, and nearby businesses with greater convenience.

Located at the CAEMC Commercial Building near Park and Fly, the 2GO NAIA Road Store offers a full range of retail logistics services, including parcel and document express delivery, extra baggage, and cargo shipping within the Philippines or abroad, as well as 2GO Travel booking and ticket purchases.

“We’re thrilled to bring 2GO closer to our customers who are always on the go,” said Blessie Cruz, Vice President and Business Unit Head for 2GO Retail. “This new location makes it easier for travelers and residents to access our shipping and travel services right before heading to the airport.”

To mark the opening, 2GO is offering 10% off on all domestic and international shipments until October 31, 2025.

As the holiday season approaches, 2GO has expanded its store network and optimized its air, land, and sea logistics to meet the expected surge in travel and delivery demand.

“Every Christmas season, our goal is to keep families connected and businesses moving,” added Cruz. “Whether you’re sending gifts, shipping goods, or traveling to your favorite destinations like the newly launched Manila-Siargao weekly services, 2GO is ready to deliver care and convenience.”

Customers can visit the new store by searching CAEMC Commercial Bldg., NAIA Road (near Park and Fly) on navigation apps.

For updates and promotions, follow facebook.com/2GOExpressInc.

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Our Market Launches As a Publishing Platform, Shifts Focus From E-Commerce

Our Market is changing from a past storefront on Iskaparate.com to a new digital store. A place to write about business, culture, gastronomy, and lifestyle. Its main goals are to promote Filipino culture and entrepreneurship via inspirational stories and to connect businesses to help them thrive.

CMV Txokolat Chocolatier Elaine Santiago with the event host and De La Salle College of Saint Benilde’s faculty and staff.

Our Market is starting the OMG! Campus Tour with an opening event at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde on October 17, 2025. The event will include a free chocolate-making demonstration by CMV Txokolat’s chocolatier, Elaine Santiago.

Key relationships with local and international groups that aim to empower both businesses and consumers simultaneously support this milestone.

The Market Scene

Unox, a global brand partner of Our Market, helps food businesses solve difficulties with its commercial kitchen technology and is assisting with the chocolate-making demo. Unox is known for more than just cutting-edge technology. They also offer outstanding after-sales service and make sure that businesses can always count on their equipment as they develop.

Tagumpay IT’S ALL GOOD, a digital media channel run by ARDA Media Solutions Corporation, will launch at the same time as Our Market. It will promote tales based on Filipino values, faith, family, education, health, and public service. Tagumpay is ready to bring people together and share inspiring stories at the event.

Selecta is a well-known brand that makes ice cream products that have become part of many families’ traditions. The brand is still quite popular in the local food market.

De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Greenway Square is bustling with excitement from students, exhibitors, brand ambassadors, and sponsors.

Mayani is the Philippines’ fastest-growing agri-tech platform. It helps small farmers and fishermen across the archipelago get to market, get inputs, and get loans in a way that is beneficial for the environment.

Barilla is an Italian food firm that has operations in more than 100 countries around the world. In continental Europe, it is the top seller of pasta and ready-to-use sauces; in Italy, it is the top seller of baked goods; and in Scandinavia, it is the top seller of crispbread. Tulip has been creating high-quality, tasty foods, including luncheon meat and Vienna sausages, for more than 100 years, making it Denmark’s oldest brand.

Search Commercial Inc. (SCI) is a tech gadget distribution company that has long-term ties with Mr. DIY, Japan Home Centre, National Bookstore, and Pandayan Bookshop.

Mo & Bear is an online store that sells pet care items from Purr Delight and lifestyle items from Happy Life, Sanlo, and Archies Footwear.

On the other hand, Nayong Kalikasan Organic Farm shows the agricultural and environmental side of Our Market’s relationships. The farm is in Alfonso, Cavite, and it uses modern methods like aquaponics and drip irrigation while still following traditional farming methods. It also helps protect the heritage of coffee by keeping a nursery for Kapeng Barako, or Liberica coffee, which is a type of coffee that is practically extinct in the Philippines. Nayong Kalikasan encourages a new generation to think of farming as more than just a way to make money; it is also an important cultural and business resource.

Our Market is an online magazine and resource center that helps Filipino small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) by giving them the tools they need to succeed. One of the communities/platforms they promote is Iskaparate.
Iskaparate primarily provides a platform for small businesses to showcase their products and gain recognition. Iskaparate has a platform with specialty stores, like Hypha, which sells eco-friendly skin and body care items. Suy Sing is a wholesale grocery store that sells more than 9,000 things that sari-sari stores and other stores need. Its B2C shop shows off high-quality local products in both food and non-food categories for customers.

Student audiences sample the demonstrated chocolates by the end of the workshop.

Iskaparate isn’t the only community-driven group that shows off Filipino creativity through food innovation. Sarap Pilipinas is a group of food businesses that share and promote the best of Filipino flavors, and the Philippine Hot Sauce Club is a group of local hot sauce businesses that participate in events and bazaars.

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There are no costs for Autosweep and Easytrip reloads with BDO Pay.

You’re driving when you suddenly notice that your RFID account balance is low. You don’t have time to stop at a convenience shop for more money, and you prefer not to switch to the cash lane at the toll gate, which would mean waiting in a longer line.

Let BDO Pay help you out. You save time, effort, and money using it since there are no cash-in or convenience fees. Other payment applications can charge up to P12 to add money to your account. For drivers who have to add money to their RFID loads often, the savings pile up over time, allowing you to make your budget go further, whether it’s for petrol, snacks, coffee for the journey, or parking fees at your destination.

BDO Pay is an everyday payment app that lets you scan, send, and pay practically anyplace without needing to cash in. It’s powered by the country’s biggest bank. You can pay with any of your linked BDO accounts, like savings, checking, or credit cards. And since BDO backs it, you can be sure that your transactions are safe, reliable, and secure.

This is how you do it:

Just click on Pay Bills on the BDO Pay home screen. Then click “Transportation” and scroll down to pick either “Autosweep RFID” or “Easytrip RFID.” On the next page, type in your account number, subscriber account name, and the amount you want to load. Click Pay after choosing the account you wish to pay from. That’s it! Autosweep transactions load immediately, and Easytrip posts them right away if you complete the transaction before 10:00 PM.

Save it as a favorite and limit the taps to a minimum for an even speedier transaction next time.

Every time you pay, save. BDO Pay makes it faster and cheaper to reload your RFID accounts.

Paying your bills? No expenses, just ease

With BDO Pay, you can pay not only your RFID accounts but also other bills without incurring any convenience fees. You can pay your bills using your BDO account anytime, anyplace. There are more than 2,100 billers to choose from. Electric corporations, government entities, insurance firms, colleges, and even charities are all on the list.

Get BDO Pay now

Are you new to BDO Pay? Download the software from the software store, Google Play Store, or AppGallery and start enjoying no fees and no cash in. You don’t have to sign up; just log in with your BDO Online username and password. To start paying with the app, log in and connect your BDO bank account and credit cards.

You can make a BDO Online account and use your login information to sign up for BDO Pay if you have at least one BDO account or credit card but have not yet signed up for online banking. You can only choose Credit Card if you don’t already have a BDO Savings or Checking Account to utilize the app.

Need help? You may get help from BDO online and offline. You can call their 24/7 hotline at (+632) 8888-0000, visit one of their 1,200 branches around the country, or go to their website at www.bdo.com.ph.

Find out how to pay smarter with BDO Pay today.

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ALEJO RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CITADINES ROCES QUEZON CITY LAUNCHES NOSTALGIC FILIPINO CLASSICS WITH A MODERN TWIST

The new menu at Alejo Restaurant & Bar, the dining spot for Citadines Roces Quezon City, allows customers to rediscover Filipino comfort food. Alejo is located at 100 Don A. Roces Avenue in Quezon City. The restaurant is changing the dining landscape by combining old and new ideas.

The new menu is based on the premise that food is memory, and it fits with the idea of “Where memory meets flavor.” It lets people go back to the foods they ate as kids, from simple meals to memorable family gatherings, but with strong, modern twists that make them taste better for today’s diners.

The New Menu: Something Old, Something New

Guests can enjoy Filipino favorites that have been given a new twist. Each dish is meant to bring back memories while also bringing new culinary surprises:

Thrice-Cooked Lechon Kawali is a new take on the Filipino classic that is cooked to a beautiful golden crisp. Alejo’s Fried Chicken is a classic comfort food that Alejo has made even better with his own style.


Baby Squid in Olive Oil is a dish that comes from both Filipino and Spanish cultures. Salmon Kilawin in a Cup is a new twist on a classic dish that is cool and tart. Grilled Pork with Cerveza Sauce: Pork with a strong beer-based sauce for a tasty variation. Camaron Gising-Gising is shrimp mixed with a spicy, creamy sauce for a strong bite.

Chef Timothy Javier Trinidad is behind the flavors.

Chef Timothy Javier Trinidad, an award-winning chef who puts his heart and everything into the Alejo kitchen, is the creative force behind the menu. Chef Timothy is known for his love of tradition and his desire to try new things. He takes Filipino native favorites and turns them into dishes that are both warm and interesting.


Chef Timothy explains, “Every dish has a story.” “We wanted to capture the feeling of nostalgia—the food you grew up with and shared with family—and present it in a way that speaks to both the past and the present.”

A Filipino Cultural Dining Experience

Alejo is more than just a restaurant; it’s a location where cuisine connects the past and the present. Alejo wants to make experiences that touch both the heart and the taste buds by putting new spins on old Filipino flavors.

The unveiling of the new menu is an exciting step for Alejo as it works to become a place where people can have excellent meals in Quezon City. It fits perfectly with the lifestyle experience at Citadines Roces.

You can now get the new menu every day at Alejo Restaurant & Bar, which is at Citadines Roces Quezon City.

Please call +63 962 523 6330 to make a reservation or ask a question.

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2GO Travel Joins DTI’s OTOP Program to Promote Local Products Across the Philippines

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and 2GO, the best sea travel company in the Philippines, have teamed up to promote locally made goods through the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program and its Biyahe2Business campaign.

The goal of the partnership is to make regional micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) more visible in the market by displaying their OTOP products in special kiosks on 2GO Travel ships. This program turns every trip into a showcase of Filipino pride, regional flavors, and craftsmanship.

The Biyahe2Business program officially launches the partnership by showcasing OTOP products from Region 12. The local DTI office will work with MV 2GO Masinag to set up a special OTOP nook on board that will show off accredited products. Soon, more OTOP displays from other areas will be on more 2GO ships.

This project backs DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC), which gives MSMEs real-time logistics information, market connections, and programs to help them grow.

“This partnership lets DTI regional offices bring and promote their goods across islands using creative and practical logistics solutions,” said Flora D. Politud-Gabunales, CESO V, DTI-12 Regional Director and DTI-RAPID Growth Project National Director. ” 2GO has made it easier for MSMEs to reach more customers and for travelers to learn about real Filipino food and crafts from all over the country.”

The partnership fits with 2GO Travel’s ongoing goal to help small businesses by making it easier for them to get transportation and logistics help through the 2GO Travel Biyahe2Business platform. With this program, 2GO connects local business owners with bigger markets. This makes sure that Filipino-made goods can travel as far and as proudly as the people who make them.

Francis John Chua, Business Unit Head for 2GO Travel, said, “This partnership shows our long-term commitment to helping small businesses succeed by giving them flexible, affordable, and reliable transportation options.” ” Our generous 50 kg luggage allowance makes it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to move their goods and supplies between islands.” This benefit helps them grow and reach more people. We at 2GO think that sea travel is not just about getting from one place to another; it’s also about bringing people together, celebrating culture, and making business possible. ” We’re bringing the best of each region to more Filipinos through this program.”

2GO Travel, DTI’s official travel and logistics partner, will do more than just show off local goods. They will also offer group tour packages and special travel discounts for MSMEs. These programs will give business owners reliable and affordable ways to get around. 2GO keeps making trade and business easier across the country by adding new direct routes from Manila to major trade centers like Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and its newest stops, Davao and General Santos City.

As part of the deal, 2GO will also offer consulting and logistics advice that is specific to the needs of MSMEs and help set up Logistics Support Desks at certain Negosyo Centers in important areas.

If you have questions about travel and logistics deals just for MSMEs, email tours_groups@2go.com. ph.

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Forever Enchanted: Enchanted Kingdom Celebrates Three Decades of Magic

Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, proudly marks its 30th Anniversary with a grand celebration on October 18 and 19, Saturday and Sunday. The premier theme park is working their magic to celebrate three decades of magical memories with an unforgettable concert series and festive surprises that promise to leave everyone forever enchanted.

The two-day festivities will feature the EK’s first-ever projection mapping show, Wheel of Fate: The Magical Journey of Eldar the Wizard. Guests will also enjoy the Echoes of Enchantment Grand Parade, a special showcase of EK’s beloved Storyverse characters led by the iconic Eldar the Wizard. These nighttime spectacles will start at 6:00 in the evening.

Gabi ng Saribuhay: An Enchanting Filipino Concert

On the night of October 18, Enchanted Kingdom proudly welcomes homegrown talents back to its stage for a star-studded anniversary celebration.

Returning are former EK performers who have made their mark in the entertainment industry—powerhouse vocalist Gigi de Lana and Sinag Maynila 2025 Best Actress and Sparkle diva, Rita Daniela. Adding more magic to the evening is acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rob Deniel, who will captivate guests with his music. The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the nation’s premier orchestras, will deliver a majestic performance that will make the night even more enchanting.

Also joining the celebration are Mauie Francisco and Mitzi Casacop—both former EK performers as well and now GMA Sparkle artists—who will give a special performance in an exclusive event.

The first night of the celebration will end with a grand The Magic of Saribuhay: A Pyromusic Spectacle.

The Next Chapter of Enchantment

On October 19, the Forever Enchanted Live: EK’s 30th Anniversary Concert will take center stage, featuring one of OPM’s most iconic bands, Parokya ni Edgar, and this generation’s top band, Cup of Joe. Alternative rock band Over October will bring fresh energy to the celebration.

Capping off the festivities, the Memories of Magic: Sky Wizardry EKstravaganza will light up the night sky with a breathtaking pyromusical show, commemorating Enchanted Kingdom’s three decades of creating magical memories that last a lifetime for all Filipinos.

AGILA The EKsperience: SARIBUHAY and Space Shuttle Re-opening

One of the major highlights of Enchanted Kingdom’s 30th Anniversary celebration is the reopening of AGILA The EKsperience: SARIBUHAY, the first and only flying theater in the Philippines. Reinforcing the park’s commitment to sustainability, the attraction offers guests an educational and fully immersive journey through an enhanced film that showcases the Philippines’ rich biodiversity and natural wonders.

“SARIBUHAY is more than just an experience—it is a powerful call to action,” said Dr. Cynthia R. Mamon, Chief Operating Officer of Enchanted Kingdom. “Beyond its mission to promote the beauty of the Philippines and drive tourism, AGILA reminds us of the urgent need to conserve the environment and protect our wildlife.”

Dr. Mamon also emphasized that admission to the majestic flying theater is already included in the park’s regular day pass as part of EK’s Education Program. “Enchanted Kingdom welcomes 600,000 students each year, as we offer EK as an alternative classroom where they can learn through our Physics Behind the Rides and our Botany in the Park, among others. With AGILA the EKsperience: SARIBUHAY, we want to be able to contribute in ensuring that our next generation of leaders are equipped with awareness on the importance of protecting biodiversity,” she furthered.

Plus, thrill-seekers have even more to look forward to as the iconic Space Shuttle makes its highly anticipated comeback this October—now reimagined with an immersive thematic experience and enhanced ride system technology, ensuring an even safer, smoother, and more exhilarating adventure with every twist and turn.

Enchanting New Songs

True to its aspiration in cultivating Filipino talent, EK’s homegrown P-pop girl group, SMS, has released their new original song, Forever Enchanted. EK’s premier all-male vocal group, Kingsmen, has also released their music, Enchanting Memories.

 New Anniversary Merchandise and Food Offerings

As part of its 30th Anniversary celebration, Enchanted Kingdom will also delight guests with exclusive food offerings crafted especially for this milestone year. Families and friends can look forward to indulging in limited-edition treats such as Agila Pops macarons, PanSisig crispy noodles, Biggie Burrito, Soy Good Chicken, and the playful Dino Surprise.

EK has released commemorative shirts featuring the park’s iconic rides, as well as new AGILA The EKsperience: SARIBUHAY merchandise. The beloved prehistoric-themed concept store for kids, Stone Age, is also back—giving guests more ways to celebrate and bring home a piece of Enchanted Kingdom magic.

For more information and updates regarding EK’s 30th Anniversary Celebration along with EK’s other forever enchanting offerings, visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph and EK’s official social media accounts @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and TikTok and @ek_philippines for Instagram.