WISE or Wideworld International Services, Inc. Immigration and Study Services recently concluded their 1st International School Caravan on November 26, 27, 28 & 28 strategically planned to cater young Filipinos especially under the K-12 curriculum and their parents about the possibilities and opportunities they will have when studying in Canada as an international student.



WISE Immigration and Study Services is a Philippine-based visa consultancy agent that has been serving Filipinos nationwide for almost seven years, during the Caravan they are joined by the following schools and entities:

Canadore Colege Representative Fairlane lnso
Centennial College Representative Rodel Sta. Ana
Durham Catholic District School Board Representative Beverly Justine Verallo
Fleming College Representative Emmanuel Gerodias
Georgian College Representative Junie Bandala
Niagara College Representative Divine Grace Lacuna
St. Lawrence College Oliver Bata
Nova Scotia International Student Program Cheryl Eve Salingay
Thompson Rivers University Representative Charise Manabat
Trade Commissioner Ms. Angel Cachuela of the Canadian Embassy


WISE is in partnership of Ten Canadian Schools, 11 local Cebu schools, and a special participation of Trade Commissioner from the Canadian Embassy Philippines Ms. Angel Cachuela and Assistant Trade Commissioner Ms. lvy Mendoza, giving you more reach in exploring your child's future. An international student is not only limited to K-12 students; young professionals and any aspirants may become one as well.


WISE Immigration and Study Services Cebu head office is located at 3rd flr., Dacay Building, 72N Escario St, Capitol Site, Cebu City, Philippines in case you want more details upon the processes and requirements, or should you wish to join next year’s caravan.

WISE Immigration and Study International School Caravan posted at Cebu Events Blog

Did you know that a person who specializes in collecting coins or paper money is called Numismatist? They are collectors, specialist dealers and scholars who use coins in their researches. If you have the passion of a Numismatist have or simply has the curiosity to learn new things out of History, then the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) Museum and Library is worth your next visit.



Opened in 2011, the BPI museum and library showcase a rich collection of old coins and bills, the first official currency of the Philippines more than a century ago. Truly a celebration of Filipino culture set on the grounds of the Queen City of the South as home to the bank’s third branch in 1924 and have been part of BPl’s efforts to promote financial education and inclusion for every Filipino. It also highlights BPl’s 167-year history as the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.



SO as promise, here are 10 Reasons you should visit the BPI Museum and Library:

• On display at the museum are gold coins that started circulation in 1861, 10 years after the establishment of El Banco Espahol Filipino de Isabel II, which we know today as BPI

• The museum also carries the first ever Philippine banknotes issued by BPl on May 1, 1852. These were the first banknotes in the country and even in Southeast Asia. At that time, they could be redeemed for gold or silver Mexican coins.

• There is a collection of coins of varying denominations from the last 50 years of Spanish rule: 10 cents, 20 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, 5 pesos.

• There are coins issued during the reign of King Ferdinand Vll counter-stamped with “Y ll” for Isabel ll, his daughter and the only female monarch of Spain in modern times.

• The museum also has a leather-bound bank journal from 1855. The escribientes or writing clerks who wrote on this journal had to be trained to do the task using the accepted script.

• There are banknotes from 1904 in six denominations and with the text in Spanish: cinco (5), diez (10), veinte (20), cincuenta (50), cien (100), dos cientos (200).

• Govemment-issued coins from 1903 to 1908 that were designed by Melecio Figueroa. They were the signature coins of the American colonial period.

• You‘ll find the book that details the bank’s purchase of the corner lot where the BPl building now stands along Magallanes and P. Burgos streets. The Bank bought the lot from the Augustinian friars for only 65,610 pesos.

• The library itself is an architectural landmark, a neo-classical building designed by noted architecttuan Arellano. The high ceilings and tall glass windows serve as a repository for shelves of reference books on economics, finance, management, and trade, including a section especially dedicated to Cebu culture and a designated reading area for children.

• The BPI's Library concept and design were patterned after the Filipinas Heritage Library, with access to the University of San Carlos' vast library system. It has become valuable, unparalleled resource for Cebu's current and future business leaders, and it serves as a venue for regular workshops for topics related to business and finance.

We celebrate the most wonderful season of the year with our customs and traditions that complete our  holiday experience such as caroling, shuffling the Christmas playlist, home decor with the brightest lights and the December trees. These traditions spent with loved ones become our most cherished memories.



The Starbucks 2019 Planner aims to capture the authentic expression of handcrafting whether it be on art or on Starbucks beverages. Each page will inspire you to handcraft & illustrate your year. Available in Espresso and Milk colors, each cover features a canvas finish with metallic gold and copper stamping and comes with a Canvas Pouch and a limited edition Starbucks Card. The 2019 Starbucks Travel Organizers is the newest addition to the Starbucks Christmas Traditions, the new 2019 Starbucks Travel Organizers comes with a classic design and a zipper closure to keep your valuables safe. Available in Dark Teal and Sienna and comes with a Special Edition Starbucks Card.



Availing the Starbucks 2019 Planner and Travel Organizer is getting more easier as any Tall, Grande or Venti Starbucks handcrafted beverage purchase will earn you 1 sticker, you must accumulate a total of 18 stickers to redeem either of 'em. Stickers may be collected until January 7, 2019. A registered My Starbucks Rewards customer can also participate by opting-in the promo through the Starbucks Philippines Mobile App. The Starbucks for a Year Promo is also open to all Starbucks Philippines customers who own any of the Starbucks Christmas Traditions Starbucks Card included in the 2019 Starbucks Philippines Planner or Starbucks Travel Organizer. Visit starbucks.ph/coffeehouse/promotions for more details.

Starbucks welcome the season with delicious beverages that deliver the holiday cheer in each sip, this year, the blend is the magic - it’s where all the things we love about the season come together to make our Christmas experiences extra special.


Starbucks is serving classic holiday beverages such as returning favorites; Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Peppermint Mocha. These Christmas beverages will be available in hot, iced and blended format. The newest holiday treat, the Snowy Cranberry White Mocha which is a blend of roasty espresso, velvety steamed milk, toasty white chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream and cranberry sugar sprinkles.

The Starbucks Christmas Blend and Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast is also here fill your homes with Christmas flavors. The Christmas Blend has expertly roasted and blended aged Sumatra beans and lively Latin American coffees that make for a sweet cup balanced with its cedary spiced layers while the Christmas Blend Espresso Roast is customized for espresso with a deeper sweetness and a hearty spiciness.



Speaking of perfect match, these Starbucks featured food goes perfectly with the Starbucks holiday beverages, the soft Choco Peanut Butter Bun filled topped with crushed roasted peanuts and a chocolate and peanut butter drizzle is a contender. Also in the menu are is the Almond Matcha Doughnut and Baked Cheese Tart. Breakfast delight just got richer and creamier with Cereal Milk Pudding. Meatier options includes the Mexican-style Chicken Fajita Roll, the Cranberry Pistachio Turkey Flatbread and and the Baked Burrito.



Chocolate-loving guests will enjoy returning favorites like the seventeen-layer Chocolate Crepe Cake with Belgian chocolate cream filling, the moist Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf, New offerings like the Chocolate Oat Cheesecake, milk chocolate and vanilla white cheesecake and Christmas Barks.


The chiffon-light Vanilla Blueberry Cake finished with milky cream frosting and blueberry cookie crumble is such a mouth watering for its kind. Holiday cookies like the Choco Chip Overload Cookies and Chocolate Cracked Cookies covered in confectioner’s sugar.


The 2018 Starbucks Holiday Gift Card Collection is a series of cards depicting lovely Christmas moments to spread the joy of the festive season. Three designs on your gift giving starting with the Snowman card, the Holiday Tree card, and the Maligayang Pasko card with initial amount requirement of 300 pesos.

Every Christmas traditions at Starbucks posted at Cebu Events Blog