Jayjay Sycip is new Executive Chef of Discovery Country Suites

Discovery Country Suites proudly introduces its newest addition to the family: Executive Chef Jayjay Sycip. Leading the team behind Restaurant Verbena’s delectable offerings, his vast knowledge and experience is sure to stimulate growth towards sustainable, hearty dishes that are sure to satisfy the taste buds of loyal patrons.

Chef Jayjay is proficient in Classical French, Mediterranean, American, and Asian Cuisines, around which he builds concepts and develops them all the way through operations. An expert in the field, he will supervise various culinary aspects including menu development, kitchen workflow, management, research, and strategy.

Since 2008, Chef Jayjay has worked in the kitchen as a chef, and recipe consultant for several hotels and restaurants. He even co-produced and co-hosted a travel cooking show for a few years. In his early years in the industry, Chef Jayjay was always looking into the trends—following what was cool and new—but these days he’s more into mastering the classics and really enhancing it.

As he takes on the role as new executive chef of Restaurant Verbena, Chef Jayjay looks into sustainability—sourcing fresh, quality ingredients from the local farms in Tagaytay. His direction is headed towards knowing where his food is coming from, as well as supporting the local farmers of Tagaytay.

With over a decade’s experience, Chef Jayjay is eager to set on a new journey of teaching, learning, and a good deal of cooking at Restaurant Verbena of Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay.

Restaurant Verbena is located in Discovery Country Suites, along 300 Calamba Road, San Jose, Tagaytay City, 4120 Philippines.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 5298172, email reservations@dcs.discovery.com.ph or visit http://www.discoverycountrysuites.com.

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PCAB Contractors Can Now Pay Licensing and Registration Fees Online

The Department of Trade and Industry- Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (DTI-CIAP) and the Landbank of the Philippines entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on 12 February 2018 to provide fast and efficient alternative payment collection services to CIAP clients such as PCAB contractors.

Since end of April 2018, contractors can directly transact with the Landbank Payment gateway for online payment of monetary obligations to CIAP-PCAB, i.e., payment of fees and charges relative to licensing and registration application, among others.

The Landbank Link.BizPortal is an alternative channel that offers a safer and more convenient means to pay government fees anytime, anywhere. It will allow contractors to pay licensing and registration fees and charges assessed by CIAP-PCAB online or manually; with the following transaction charges:

Payment Source/Option	Transaction Fee	Remarks
LANDBANK ATM Cards/Visa  Debit Cards	P10.00*
BancNet Member-Bank’s ATM/ Debit Cards	P20.00*
Globe GCash	P20.00* P30.00*	for transactions up to P999 for transactions P1,000 and above

*per transaction

As of now, the following of bancnet member banks are being accepted for Landbank E-payment: Asia United Bank; BPI Direct BanKo; CTBC Bank; Citystate Savings Bank; DBP; Enterprise Bank; Entrepreneur Bank; Equicom Savings Bank; MASS SPECC; Malayan Bank; PBCom; Phil Postal Savings Bank; Philtrust Bank; Sterling Bank of Asia; Sun Savings Bank; and Tianong Rural Bank.

For more information, contractors may visit CIAP’s website at www.ciap.dti.gov.ph.

BASKETBALL WITHOUT BORDERS ASIA 2018 DAY 1 Recap (May 30)

The NBA and FIBA tipped-off the 10th edition of Basketball without Borders Asia Camp this morning at the at The NBA Academy India, Delhi NCR. Sixty-six top high-school age boys and girls from 16 countries and territories across Asia took the court and had the opportunity to learn from Corey Brewer (Oklahoma City Thunder; U.S.), Caris LeVert (Brooklyn Nets; U.S.), Kelly Olynyk (Miami Heat; Canada; BWB Americas 2009), Dwight Powell (Dallas Mavericks; Canada), two-time WNBA Champion Ruth Riley, and former WNBA player Ebony Hoffman. Indian players Satnam Singh and Oklahoma City Blue and Indian player Amjyot Singh were also on hand to coach the top high school age campers from throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Current NBA assistant coaches Bret Brielmaier (Nets), Darvin Ham (Atlanta Hawks), Ryan Saunders (Minnesota Timberwolves), and Mike Wells (Utah Jazz) are serving as BWB Asia 2018 coaches. Patrick Hunt (President of the World Association of Basketball Coaches; Australia) is the camp director. Casey Smith (Mavericks) is the camp’s athletic trainer.

The players and coaches led the campers through a variety of activities on and off the court, including movement efficiency, positional skill development, shooting and skills competitions, 5-on-5 games. In the afternoon, as part of the NBA’s community outreach efforts, a basketball clinic was conducted for more than 85 youth from the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program to promote cultural understanding while teaching the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle and the values of the game, including teamwork, respect, determination and community.

Player Quotes:

Caris LeVert, Brooklyn Nets

“It was a great first day at the camp. The kids are very receptive here and are eager to learn.  I am looking forward to having a great time with them here.”

Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks

“It’s amazing to see the talent here. From what I saw in the last few hours here, these guys have much more to not only be the best of youth talent in Asia but be among the best in the world. I am glad to be here and help them in whatever way possible.”

Kelly Olynyk, Miami Heat

“Back in 2009, BWB was an unbelievable experience. The learning at such camps helps you develop and elevate your game. You have these fantastic coaches and current players, you only get  better from here. It’s a great opportunity. The level of knowledge or competition too for the campers here is awesome. It’s always great to play against the best.”

Satnam Singh, Indian Basketball Player

“This BWB Camp is an opportunity of a lifetime. Life if all about making the most of the opportunities one gets. Like I got an opportunity to be in NBA and made whatever best I could out of it, this camp should serve as a great platform for campers to move up in their basketball careers.”

Amjyot Singh, Oklahoma City Blue & Indian Basketball Player

“This is a great setup for all the campers here. I’m glad that I could come here and share things that I have learnt so far. The level of coaches and players here is very good and the campers should go back as better players and human beings too.”

The campers will return tomorrow, May 31 for Day 2 starting at 10:00 am IST.

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