Mastercard Rallies Filipinos to Support the 2019 Southeast Asian Games

MANILA, PHILPPINES – November 21, 2019 – Mastercard today solidified its commitment to ‘Win As One’ at the upcoming 2019 Southeast Asian Games through an event at the Glorietta Activity Center that unveiled the various ways it makes the Games a priceless experience for Filipinos.

Mastercard is committed to creating a priceless SEA Games experience for all Filipinos. Mastercard is powering the official 2019 SEA Games mobile app, which has a payment functionality embedded, and has also released a limited-edition commemorative 2019 SEA Games Mastercard prepaid card through its partner Philippine National Bank. Another initiative to make the games a priceless experience is the Mastercard augmented reality filter on Facebook which allows Filipinos to show support by posting selfies embellished with fun backgrounds, stickers, and music. As the official payment partner of the SEA Games, Mastercard cardholders will also enjoy exclusive 10% discount on ticket purchase with a minimum spend of Php 1,000 at any SM Tickets outlet or online via smtickets.com, and through the 2019 SEA Games mobile app.

To get more Filipinos to participate, Mastercard Philippines Country Manager Rowell Del Fierro, together with distinguished guests, proudly unveiled the Mastercard Jeepney, designed by local artist Lou Pineda-Arada. The jeepney is a well-loved Philippine cultural icon and Mastercard is leveraging it as a symbol of unity - a figurative ride towards the country’s victory. The Mastercard Jeepney also features a volleyball and basketball motion-sensing game, which the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroon’s star player Kobe Paras got to play in front of the crowd.

“In the spirit of supporting the government and ensuring Philippines is a successful host of the 2019 SEA Games, Mastercard has created multiple interactive initiatives encouraging Filipinos to actively participate in the event,” said Rowell Del Fierro, Country Manager of Mastercard Philippines.

With a little over a week left until the opening ceremony, Mastercard and Philippines Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) are asking Filipinos to Start Something Priceless at the 2019 SEA Games.

The Mastercard Jeepney will be stationed at the Glorietta Activity Center until November 29.

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THE BRICKYARD BY LIL’S HOBBY CENTER HEADS NORTH

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES (August 24, 2019) — Following the acclaimed launch of the Tamiya Dyipne and huge success of the Tamiya Asia Challenge 2019, The Brickyard by Lil’s Hobby Center finally opened its doors at Ayala Malls Vertis North last July 29. Since then, hobbyists and enthusiasts from the northern areas of Metro Manila have been more than welcomed to build and race with other members of their amazing community.

The Brickyard by Lil’s Hobby Center at Ayala Malls Vertis North is the second branch to open since it started in 2018, at Glorietta 2. Since then, the company continually brings its community closer by providing a platform of their own, to create, connect, and complete. This is in line with the company’s goal to not only sustain but also expand the popularity of the hobbies as an enjoyable and educational activity for all generations and walks of life.

“We continue to study feasible areas and locations where we both feel that there are a good audience and good amenities. We want the Brickyard to continue to be the destination of choice for any enthusiasts looking to feel comfortable while enjoying the hobby experience.” The Brickyard owner, Ferdie Kahn, claims.

Together with the new branch is the launch of the Mini 4WD Philippine Cup. The aforementioned competition will be composed of a series of races around the country, started at Circuit Makati last August 24 to 25. The winners of the Mini 4WD Philippine Cup will not only be crowned as the Philippine champions but will also represent the country during the 2020 Asia Challenge in Taiwan.

Kahn, shares: “we will be trying to reach places that we know Mini 4WD has a following. We will not only race in Metro Manila, but we will attempt to race in several other cities outside of Metro Manila. We will go to Tacloban and Cavite. We are working on scheduling on Baguio. Then we end the season with a championship race to crown the Philippine champions. This will be challenging and exciting.”

The Brickyard wishes to expand in the coming year. The company is targeting its next center to be outside Metro Manila. Currently, however, The Brickyard by Lil’s Hobby Center is located on the 3rd floor of Glorietta 2 and the 2nd floor of Ayala Malls Vertis North Building 4.

Lil’s Hobby Center, Philippines’ distributor of mini 4WD as well as scale models of over 50 years, is located on the 3rd floor of Glorietta 2, the Basement level of SM Megamall Building A, 15 West Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City; and Ayala Malls Vertis North.

THE BRICKYARD MEMBERSHIP

Together with the launch of its second branch, The Brickyard is also introducing its official THE BRICKYARD MEMBERSHIP, which costs PHP 200.00 only and can be availed at any shops. The membership system grants cardholders nifty benefits, such as the following:

DISCOUNTED RACE REGISTRATION: members will get at least PHP100.00-off of registration fees for all Philippine Cup leg races.

MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW: The Brickyard will offer a private preview event of new products, where members can purchase them before they are sold to the general public.

SPECIAL EVENT PRIORITY: members will be given special priority in exclusive events like Mr. Tamiya signings, press events, and alike.

RACING POINTS ACCUMULATION:  with memberships, personal racing points will be accumulated and tabulated  to qualify for the season-ending event: the Philippine Cup.

Of course, these are only some of the offers. The Brickyard team will be including other privileges, which will be shared soon. Further news and information will be announced on The Brickyard’s by Lil’s Hobby Center’s and on Lil’s Hobby Center’s official Facebook Pages.

OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

The Brickyard by Lil’s Hobby Center Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/brickyardlhc

Lil’s Hobby Center Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lilshobbycenter

Lil’s Hobby Center Website: https://www.lilshobbycenter.com.ph

ABOUT LIL’S HOBBY CENTER

After more than 40 years of service, we are still passionate and we intend to continue serving the Philippine market for as long as we can.  We feel that there is no better pleasure than seeing the joy of scale modeling passed on from generation to generation. We hope we can continue to provide you, our customers, with the service and selection that you have grown to expect from us.  We currently have three branches. – Lil’s Hobby Center, 2019

Katsu Sora opens in Glorietta 4

Everybody’s favorite premium tonkatsu is now in Makati! Katsu Sora, the Japanese restaurant that offers authentic tonkatsu and a diverse selection of high-quality Japanese dishes, is set to open its ninth branch at the ground floor of Glorietta 4 on July 26, satisfying cravings and stirring more excitement among food enthusiasts all over the metro.

Visit the newest branch at the grand opening and enjoy a free Sakura Tonkatsu set with every order of any two Katsu Sora sets. Gather your friends and family and indulge in any of Katsu Sora’s premium pork – Iberico, Shimofuri, Kurobuta, and Sakura. Each of which is guaranteed of the highest quality: tender, juicy and an outstanding flavor.

Katsu Sora takes pride in its wide variety of options at the buffet bar. Make your own salad with a variety of ingredients and explore as many salad mixes as you want with 12 salad dressings to choose from. You may also fill your bowl with a hearty serving of either Awase Miso or Shin-su Shiro Miso soup. For the health-conscious ones, worry no more as Katsu Sora serves brown rice.

Experience authentic tonkatsu and a host of other Japanese meals at Katsu Sora. For more information, visit http://katsusora.com/.

*This is Press Release