HRAP Allied Newletter
AUGUST 2021 | Issue 01
A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Hope after of ECQ Season 3
Let me congratulate everyone in this maiden issue of HRAP Allied Newsletter.
No one doubts that COVID-19 is one of the most dire threats the world has ever faced.
Prompted by a rise in new Covid-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR), and with Indonesia located in our southern border, identified as the epicenter of Asia’s Covid 19, we have just "survived" our “Season 3 - ECQ”.
Our travel and tourism, before the pandemic was 12.7% of our GDP. A year after coronavirus restrictions were first imposed, the Philippines has been opening up tourism destinations to help drive local travel. However, in preparation of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in NCR from August 6 to 20, 2021, in a bid to contain an upward trend of virus infection in NCR the government started implementing stricter quarantine measures in NCR from July 30 to August 5, 2021and ECQ from August 06 to 20,2021. Border controls and stricter measures were once again taken, of which our Industry is significantly affected.
As we are challenged, amidst the confusion and anxiety, there are ever stronger signs of hope and solidarity, a sense of, and desire for, togetherness in our Industry. This fact we can’t ignore, the Industry is not just surviving but thriving. We owe to everyone their persistence and determination to resolve whatever options are available.
One of the HRAP sector that has been formidable is our Allied Sector who has supported our hotels and restaurants. Continuously, assistance is always at hand whether be innovations to help the Industry adapt to the emerging normal or to say the very least accommodating the volatile cashflow we have for their collections.
We see in our Allied Group moments of exceptional leadership, for doing the unusual and the unprecedented as they re-invent their resources and approach this crisis.
As your President and Chairman and on behalf of the HRAP Board of Directors, we thank you for being a part of the HRAP Family.
Congratulations and Mabuhay !
MORE GOOD NEWS IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURE:
Reviving Filipino Meal Times by LJC Restaurant GroupInnovating the New Normal by Air SpeedHRAP Allied Member FeatureINSPIRATION:
Chance to Rise & Rebuild by Mary Joy
LJC RESTAURANT GROUP REVIVES FILIPINO
MEAL TIMESTHROUGH SALU SALO AT HOME
The lockdown has brought about a new routine in our daily lives and on eof which is more time spent at home with our family. A sense of connectedness and quality conversations thrive best when eating together. And, on days when you want to ditch the cooking or make your meals extra special, the LJC Restaurant Group introduces and brings straight to your table their Salu Salo menu from Abe’s, Fely J’s Kitchen and Bistro Remedios Salu Salo (PHP 2,250.00).The Salu Salo bilao is ideal for 6 people.
As we continue to live within a new landscape, our new-found time with family during lunch or dinner is best paired with great food. What used to be quick bites at the dining table have now made space for‘kwentuhans’, laughter, and discussing everything under the sun. The LJC Restaurant Group, through their Salu Salo menu, offers a variety of your favourite LJC dishes packed in one bilao that families will surely get to share and enjoy.
The LJC Restaurant Group is open for dine-in, takeout, and deliveries. The LJC Restaurant Group has been following the implemented safety protocols for all their branches and are eager to bring their food straight to one’s table at home to be enjoyed with friends and family. For the past 40 years, the LJC Restaurants have given foodies dishes that brought joy to tables of reunions, family Sunday lunches, and social and corporate gatherings. Their quality local and international dishes provide customers the experience of pleasurable dining.
The LJC Restaurant Group includes: Abe, Bistro Remedios, Cafe Adriatico, Cafe Havana, Fely J’s Kitchen, Larry’s Cafe & Bar, Lorenzo’s Way, Polka Dot Bakeshop, and Abe’s Farm.
For more information visit Abe, Fely J’s Kitchen and Bistro Remedios’ Facebook Page. Visit www.ljcrestaurants.com.ph or contact info@ljcrestaurantgroup.com.ph
INNOVATING THE NEW NORMAL
By Maan Camille Lumbang, Business Development Manager, Contact Number: 0917-1844246
AIRSPEED is now offering food delivery services called SpeedFood. It is focused to serve hotels and restaurantsfor their contracted event order deliveries.
Labeled as SCHEDULED FOOD DELIVERY powered by SPEED FOOD , delivery bookings are accepted 2 daysbefore the scheduled date and dedicated riders will pick up orders based on the agreed timeline.
SPEED FOOD
assures its clients that their food is handled properly with the use of mounted insulatedmotorcycle bags to ensure stability and freshness of food during transit. Delivery fees are computed based ondistance (starts at P150 for the first 5 km.).
For more details, you may check on this link : www.airspeed.ph
PAYNAMICS TECHNOLOGIES, INC is a Global Payment Solutions Provider that provides secure, efficient and reliable electronic payment solutions. Established in 2010 by Founders with over 40+years of combined experience in the online payments industry.
Providing flexible but scalable payment collections and disbursement solutions to business organizations, Paynamics pay-in and pay-out solutions are multi-channel.
One of the newest HRAP Allied Member, we welcome CEO Ms. Mylene Chua-Magleo and the Paynamics team to the HRAP Allied Family.
For inquiries, you may contact them at 02-8-3308772 / info@paynamics.net / www.paynamics.com
Inspired by the god of water, Poseidon, Hydra Four Inc. provides solutions to everyday necessities, focusing on creating products to help improve health, fitness, lifestyle, and the environment. Spearheaded by its founders – who are all pioneers and experts in the food, hotel, and restaurant industry, Hydra Four Inc. creates products that conquer the boundaries between portable water and global sustainability in lifestyle, health, fitness, and environment.
An HRAP Allied member, represented by Mr. Michael Paul Tayag, CEO of Hydra Four Inc., is a company that offers purified drinking water in a more sustainable packaging. For more nformation regarding Hydrabox H2O, kindly click on the link https://hydraboxh2o.com / tel no:027-728-5027 email: Ryap.dci@gmail.com
COVID-19 caused a lot of disruptions to many things that I have been waiting for and working hard for, for so long. I didn’t finish my culinary training in Miami FL USA and I felt like all of the efforts I made to pursue this career become useless. But then I realized all of the pressure is not suppose to break me, but it is designed to motivate me. I accepted what I have for a moment and learned to appreciate it. Maybe things did not go as I planned, but it does not mean I will give up on my goals.
Being in this pandemic situation and things are still uncontrollable, there are great opportunities that give me a chance to rise and rebuild myself. For example, I spend time listening to other people they too have gone through the same situation and in exchange I share my thoughts as well. I started new hobbies like watching movies, practicing selfcare routines and attending classes that will help with my personal and professional growth. I also got into natural essential oils and started a business, where I found a great support system.
After all, the care and holistic wellness as a priority has been the wisest decision I made this pandemic. I have been blessed and rewarded with a new healthy lifestyle, that I can share with my friends and family. It all began when I decided to love myself more, and this has made me strong enough to take care of everything. I keep my quarantine days as fun and productive indoors or at home staying safe.
