The second Sunday of May is a much loved day here in the Philippines. It's Mother's Day! And despite the fact that we are still under the extended Home Quarantine to help flatten the curve of the pandemic Corona Virus, we still need to celebrate this beautiful day. While we are staying at home, here are some tips and gifts ideas that you can surprise your Mom, Mum, Mama, Mommy, Mami, Momsy, or whatever you call your dearest Mother. Are you ready?

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1. Bouquet of Flowers - Flowers never fail to amaze Ladies of all ages and that includes the first woman in our lives, our Mama! Where to buy Flowers here in Cebu? I strongly recommend Flowers Cafe Cebu, they are dedicated and the best for this craft. Take note, last day of order is on May 8, 2020.

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SHOP: Flowers Cafe Cebu
SITE: www.FlowersCafeCebu.com
CONTACT: 09297982124
PRICE RANGE: 1,000-8,000 (depends on the flowers)

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2. Buy her a Chocolate Cake - next to Flowers is, of course, Chocolate or Chocolate Cake! Where to order the best Chocolate Cake here in Cebu? You can contact below.

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RED RIBBON
For Metro Manila, you can contact #8-7777
For outside Metro Manila, check out this Red Ribbon Bakeshop Directory and Available Services.



ORANGE BRUTUS MONSTER CHOCOLATE CAKE
CONTACT: +63-32-346-1121 or Call 255.4783 or 255.2972 for your take-out orders. And order via Food Panda or GrabFood for your deliveries.
FACEBOOK MESSENGER: @orangebrutusofficialpage

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3. Give her a sweet Krispy Kreme Original Glazed treat!

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Mother's Day Special from Krispy Kreme!!!
Get 1 FREE tub of Krispy Kreme Handcrafted by Chef Tony’s Popcorn if you order from May 4-9, 2020 via https://now.krispykreme.com.ph or 888-79000.

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4. Cook her some good breakfast or order from Pancake House - Nothing beats a good food to start a special day with a special person in our lives but if you are too busy to cook, a good pancake should start-up your day with Mom!

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To order, call 888-79000 or visit https://delivery.pancakehouse.com.ph/. Also available via GrabFood, FoodPanda, and LalaFood.
Or check out this directory of Pancake House Operating Stores Nationwide.

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5. Get her some make-up or self-care kit - Yes! This gift would bring a big smile to our Mama! Don't forget to add Perfume and other fragrances, lipstick and face care. Promise, even our Moms are staying at home, they won't stop those beauty care!

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WHERE TO ORDER? Landers PH brings back Same Day Delivery. So check out their site for orders. And they have amazing Mother's Day special which starts at PHP 99.

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6. Pizza Dinner with Family? How about a pizza treat to Mama and fam while watching Movies or just doing chit-chats? This is would sound normal but it's a good idea during home quarantine mother's day celebration.

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GREENWICH PHILIPPINES
To order, visit greenwichdelivery.com📱 or📞 call #5-55-55 or the stores directly through their contact numbers found in this Greenwich Stores Directory Link.

YELLOW CAB PIZZA
Place your advance orders as early as today at delivery.yellowcabpizza.com to make sure they're already queued for delivery at your preferred time.

You may also place your delivery orders via:
☎️ Direct to store
☎️ Metro Manila Hotline at 8-789-9999 / 0918-8073591 / 0918-8073590 / 0918-8038306
🍕 GrabFood
🍕 FoodPanda
🍕 LalaFood

For Cebu, check out below numbers or contact 254-1111.

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7. Watch mother-themed movies with family - Netflix is the key! Check out this list of Mother Themed movies. Enjoy!

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8. Data Load Bundle For Mama - Promise, this works! You have your Mama's mobile number, so give her a Data Load which is good for social media or browsing. Our Mothers love watching random videos on youtube and trust me, you will witness their giggles and laughs which are cute actually.

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For SUN Subscribers, dial *123# to avail some SULIT SURF PLUS or GIGA offerings!
For SMART Subscribers, check out their Smart Signature Sale especially made for Mamas.

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9. Timex Watches For Women - This may sound weird but my Mama really loves Timex Watches especially those Men Watches. She actually wears Timex Chronograph watch everyday. But of course, here in the Philippines - you can order Timex Womens Watches from Lazada.

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For global locations, you can order Mother's Day Timex Watches by visiting below.

• TIMEX US
• TIMEX CANADA
• TIMEX UK
• TIMEX EUROPE
• TIMEX POLAND

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10. Send her Money via BPI bank transfer or PayMaya- This sounds crazy but money works every time! If you don't have anything in your mind to give for your Mothers, then give her money with love. You can always do bank transfer via BPI or using your e-wallet PayMaya - it's free! Happy Mother's day!

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What would you do after we overcome this pandemic crisis? Me? I would live my life to the fullest and of course, I'll do it with a sense of responsibility and ownership. I would continue to travel the world and do what I love the most, eat but be fit. I am a Blogger, so I would continue to write even if it's all crap but for as long as I can express what  I feel, I will do it! I will continue taking good pictures and videos coz I believe memories are the best treasures that one can have and which can never be replaced by anything.  And speaking of imagery, do you know where and how did I buy my first Oppo F7 smartphone and my first mirrorless camera, Fujifilm XT100? I would love to share with you some quick tips.



1. While we are currently on a quarantine, make it an opportunity to browse online and make sure you have reviewed and decided what gadget to buy before heading to any stores when everything comes back to normal.

2. You should consider getting a gadget that has the best quality and you think will suffice your needs as a Blogger or Traveller or just a simple person who loves taking pictures and videos.

3. You can visit your favorite Gadgets stores to buy your camera or smartphone. There are a lot of good shops out there such as Naimen Yes Com Gadget, Power Premium Gadgets, Urban Gadgets, Power Mac Center, Gadgethub, Gadgets Plus, Games and Gadgets, Phone Center, to name a few.

4. But the best part is, you can buy your gadget cashless by just using GCASH Scan-to-Pay QR Code in the cashiers. Why? Because using your e-wallet in paying or purchasing materials will help you budget your money wisely and of course, it will lessen the instances of losing tangible money which apparently happens to all of us. Aside from that, you will help with a  fast and easy transaction during payment.



HOW DO I PAY USING GCASH SCAN-TO-PAY QR?

1. Click on Pay QR on the main page.
2. Tap on the “Scan QR Code” Icon.
3. Align the camera at the cashier’s QR code.
4. Once the app detects and identifies the merchant, input the total amount of your purchase (amount to pay).
5. Confirm transaction details. Both you and the identified payment counter in the library will receive an SMS from 2882, which will serve as your receipt.

The bottom line is, make sure you spend an amount of money on a gadget that you think will last for a number of years and of course, will help you capture the moments in your life. I know better days are coming but as of now, stay home and be safe. Good luck on your Gadget hunt!

This quarantine makes us a pig! And I mean not the "body kind of pig" but that habit a pig does - eating and sleeping routine! But sometimes, it's not a bad thing since sometimes we tend to crave something most especially if we are too busy working from home or just to destress! The big problem is, most of our desires - food desires come from those Restaurants or Cafes which are NOT just a stone-away from us. But of course, thank God for the online ordering system - everything is covered!

Enhanced Community Quarantine is extended to almost major cities in the Philippines. Of course, our family and friends who are living far away from us sometimes need our financial support, especially that most of them are not working due to this nCov-19. Just in time, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) made an easy way to send cash from your BPI account to any Palawan Express branches nationwide in a feature called BPI to Cash. This is very helpful since you only need to login to your device at home and no need to queue in a long waiting line in Palawan Express shop.

How To Transfer Cash Money From BPI To Palawan Express?

Before your proceed, please be informed that this feature is not yet added to BPI Mobile App but as of now, you can open a browser in your phone to proceed with the guide below.

Now, here are some Frequently Asked Questions about this new BPI feature.

What is BPI to Cash?

BPI to Cash is BPI’s newest facility which allows BPI account holders to send or pay cash within the day to any receiver through Palawan Express, BPI’s pay-out partner. You just need your receiver’s full name and mobile number. BPI clients can access this through BPI Online or mobile app.

Who can send/pay cash to a receiver?

BPI clients with a savings or checking account and are enrolled in online banking.

How can I send/pay cash to the receiver?



For the sender:

1. On the web, go to BPI to Cash. This feature will be available on the BPI Mobile app soon.
2. Fill in the details of the receiver, then click on “Next.”
• Amount to send
• Receiver’s name (first name, middle initial, last name)
• Receiver’s mobile number
3. Enter the registered email address.
4. Log in to your BPI Online account with your credentials.
5. Select which account you would like to use, then select “Pay”. A service fee of Php 99 will be charged per send out.
6. Enter the one-time PIN (OTP) to be sent to your registered mobile number, and click “Proceed”.   
7. Get the 13-digit reference number that will appear on the confirmation screen. Send it to the receiver.

For the receiver:

1. Receive the 13-digit reference number from the sender.
2. Go to the nearest Palawan Express branch.
3. Present a valid ID and the 13-digit reference number upon claiming.
4. Get the cash.*

*Palawan Express branches are open every day from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. However, due to the COVID-19 situation, the business hours of Palawan Express branches may vary depending on the location. You may check their schedules.

COVID-19 has been pandemic! Aside from the Social Distancing initiative, it is also recommended during shopping not to use money - papers and coins in every transaction may it is offline or online. I believe a cashless transaction is indeed a-must this time of crisis! Have you tried Scan to Pay or any of that service of your e-wallet?

Image by Puregold Facebook page. Edited by @themarkmonta

There was a study in 2017 that money especially coins have a number of hundreds of microorganisms on it which includes bacteria, microbes, and viruses. How much more on this pandemic crisis we are facing? Here are some tips which can help lessen the spread of viruses even in a small way.

1. Go Cashless!

It cannot be denied that we need to do groceries for commodities and buy important cleansing stuff such as Ethyl Alcohol, soap, wipes, among others. But we need to be vigilant and careful also in our surroundings. For example, if you shop at Puregold for some important goods to be used during quarantine at home, you have a choice of using GCash Scan to Pay in order NOT to tap on anything suspected of having a virus or germs.



2. Order via Delivery

If you cannot contain your cravings, then it's better to order online. There are services by our favorite restaurants such as BonChon, Army Navy, among others that offer delivery. Just download their mobile apps or browse in their designated online delivery address. And of course, do not choose cash on delivery as this will defeat our purpose not to be contaminated with the virus. Choose your GCash online payment option and you are set to go.


3. Always observe 6 feet or 2 meters distance away from the delivery guy.  How to do this?

• Ask the delivery guy to take all orders outside the delivery package then politely ask him to distance himself from the delivery mobile.
• Then it's your time to go to the delivery mobile and grab your orders.
• Do not forget to say Thank you to the delivery guy.

I hope this brief article can help all my netifriends (netizen friends) in their daily life during this crisis. Just always keep in mind, it's better to be safe in all terms. Take care!

And of course, please help disseminate this drive!