Coca-Cola Philippines Partners with Biñan LGU, DILG to Expand Community-Based PET Bottle Collection in Laguna

Coca-Cola Philippines continues its expansion of the Tapon to Ipon PET bottle collection program to Biñan City, Laguna through a new partnership with the City Government, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Laguna, and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. (BEST Inc.).

The launch was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signing, followed by an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and registration activity in Barangay Canlalay. The program’s initial rollout onboarded 50 store owners across 10 barangays, with five participating stores from each barangay.

Officials from DILG Laguna, the City Government of Biñan, Coca-Cola Philippines, and BEST Inc. during the MOU signing for the Tapon to Ipon program. 

Jollibee Group, Cebu City Bring Inclusive Jobs Program to Visayas

First in Visayas. Representatives of the Jollibee Group and the Cebu City Government formalize their partnership to expand inclusive employment opportunities for qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities, marking the program’s first LGU partnership in the Visayas. In photo seated: Burger King Philippines HR Head, Celeste Landicho, Jollibee Philippines HR Head, Anabelle Gosioco, and Jollibee VisMin Regional Business Unit Head Marife Deveza, Jollibee Group Philippines Chief Human Resources Officer Ruth Angeles, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, Jollibee Group Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs Steve Piczon, Chowking Philippines HR Head Rhea Santos, Greenwich Philippines HR Head, Carina Bautista.

The Jollibee Group is bringing its inclusive jobs program for qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to the Visayas for the first time through a new partnership with the Cebu City Government.

Mang Inasal partners with content creators to tell brand story and engage customers

Mang Inasal Digital Content and Community Relations Manager Dezza Alvarez-Jagolino (third from right) is joined by (from left) PRSP President Ana Pista, APR; Aboitiz InfraCapital's Franz dela Fuente; session moderator Deivid Rioferio, APR; PROBE Managing Director Jen Aquino; Drag Performer Your Tita Baby; Philippine Information Agency Regional Director Emver Cortez; and 33rd National PR Congress Chair Ed Timbungco, APR

Influencer marketing is evolving beyond product placements and sponsored posts. Today, brands can build meaningful partnerships with creators who bring brand stories to life in ways that resonate with their communities.

Mang Inasal fires up October with Ihaw Fest 2026

Get FREE Pork BBQ and FREE Palabok in Mang Inasal's month-long celebration

Mang Inasal, the country’s Grill Expert, is making October more exciting with Ihaw Fest 2026, its annual month-long celebration of Ihaw-Sarap favorites and value-packed treats for customers nationwide. 

Running until October 31, this year's Ihaw Fest features two waves of promos aimed to bring more reasons for Mang Inasal customers to gather, feast, and enjoy their well-loved Mang Inasal meals. 

For the first half of the month, from October 1 to 15, customers who purchase two Ihaw-Sarap Combo Deals of the same variant will receive two FREE Pork BBQ Ala Carte. The offer is perfect for students, officemates, friends, and barkadas looking for more value from their favorite grilled meals. 

Something New Is Coming to Tenya Express MITSUKOSHI BGC — Including a Surprise Premium Tendon by Tempura Master Takahashi-san

Tempura Master Takahashi-san joins Tenya Express on October 12 for a special tempura demonstration and an exclusive Premium Tendon available for one day only.

Something new is coming to Tenya Express at MITSUKOSHI BGC.

Starting October 12, Tenya Express will introduce a refreshed menu featuring a carefully curated selection of Japanese favorites, from the tempura and tendon the brand is known for to new dishes selected especially for its MITSUKOSHI BGC.

For the refresh, the Tenya team took a closer look at what belongs on the Express menu and what guests would want to come back for. The result brings together familiar Tenya favorites and new choices, with quality at the center of every dish.

Jollibee gives its coffee cups a fresh new look

Coffee lovers can enjoy their favorite brew hot or iced at Jollibee stores nationwide this International Coffee Day, now served in cups with a fresh new look featuring a vibrant red design that brings a distinct Jollibee touch to every coffee run.

Designed with a strawless lid, the new cups offer a convenient way to enjoy Jollibee coffee on the go while helping reduce the need for additional single-use materials.

“In today’s social-first culture, even the way we enjoy our coffee can be something worth sharing,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “With our vibrant red sippy cups, we want our customers to feel proud carrying their Jollibee coffee wherever they go. It’s a simple way to make every coffee moment feel more joyful and distinctly Jollibee.”

Jollibee Welcomes UK Trade Minister Anas Sarwar in First Ministerial Visit in Nine Years

Main Photo Caption: UK Minister for Trade Anas Sarwar (left) and UK Ambassador to the Philippines Sarah Hulton, OBE (second from right) were warmly welcomed by Jollibee Group Chairman and Founder, Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong (second from left), and Global Chief Business Support Officer, William Tan Untiong (right), at Jollibee's BGC Triangle Drive store in Bonifacio Global City on September 23.

UK Minister for Trade Anas Sarwar stopped by Jollibee's BGC Triangle Drive store in Taguig City during his ministerial visit to the Philippines.

Why Mang Inasal Is an Influential Brand: 5 Ways It Connects with Filipino Consumers

Influential Brands® CEO Jorge Rodriguez (right) presents the Influential Brands® trophy to Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro (center) and Mang Inasal Vice President for Marketing Mari P. Aldecoa

What makes a restaurant brand influential? Is it the number of stores it operates, the meals it serves, or the memories it creates for its customers?

For Mang Inasal, it is a combination of these everyday experiences. The brand formally received its Influential Brands® trophy on August 24, following its recognition as the 2025 Top Brand in the Philippines under the QSR Grilled Category in April 2026.

Rather than influence being something a brand simply claims, being an influential brand is built through the experiences customers have with it—from the food they crave, to the convenience of getting their grilled favorites, to the people who serve them.

Treat your grandparents to their Mang Nasal faves up to Sept. 20

Make your grandparents feel extra special with the Mang Inasal Grandparents' Day Fiesta Treat that runs until Sept 20. 

Exclusive for takeout, delivery and drive thru, the promo offers savings of up to P140 for the Mang Inasal Family Fiesta bundle of Chicken Inasal Paa or Pecho and Pork BBQ, with java rice, four Extra Creamy Halo-Halo 8 oz, and four small drinks. You may also opt for an all-chicken Family Fiesta meal 

For simpler celebrations, you may order the Mang Inasal Buddy Fiesta bundle and save as much as P70. 

Jollibee Group Kicks Off Joy Learning Center Initiative with First Three Sites in Cebu, Occidental Mindoro, and Sarangani

Three schools down, more joy to go! The Jollibee Group’s Joy Learning Center initiative has grown from Tangub Elementary School in Pinamungajan, Cebu, and Buriraoan Elementary School in Occidental Mindoro, all the way to Alabel Integrated School in Sarangani (in photo) — where, on August 24, the third set of classrooms was proudly turned over, followed by a series of fun activities for the students led by Jolliskwela volunteers. 

Jollibee Group is expanding access to quality education, marking another milestone with the turnover of its third set of Joy Learning Center classrooms, this time at Alabel Integrated School in Sarangani. The initiative, which has now built six classrooms, has reached communities in Cebu, Occidental Mindoro, and Sarangani as part of the Group’s efforts to create engaging, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments that foster long-term development.

Jollibee brings the joy of friendship to life with DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island

Jollibee , is marking a milestone with its global collaboration with DreamWorks Animation for the worldwide theatrical release of Forgotten Island on September 23, 2026.

At the heart of Forgotten Island are lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, who discover a mysterious portal that transports them to Nakali, a fantastical island filled with mythical creatures inspired by stories from their Filipino families. When they discover that returning home could come at the cost of losing the memories of their friendship, Jo and Raissa must find a way to leave the island without forgetting each other.

Forgotten Island features Filipino and Filipino-American talent including Tony Award-winning Lea Salonga, global comedy star Jo Koy, Grammy and Academy Award-winning H.E.R., actress Liza Soberano, and co-writer and co-director Januel Mercado.

Solaire’s Chef Janu Belardo Brings Filipino Soul to Western Cuisine at Quezon Club

Chef January “Janu” Belardo invites us into her kitchen, showcasing the Filipino techniques and ingredients she is weaving into the Western-forward menu of Solaire Resort Quezon City’s Quezon Club.

After almost a year of redefining Quezon City’s after-dark moments, pairing exquisite dishes with a stage alive in music, dance, and comedy, welcoming both local and international acts across regular nights and private events, Quezon Club at Solaire Resort Quezon City ushers in the next chapter, continuing its evolution as both a dining destination and an entertainment hub.

World Cellar Pours Into a New Weekly Wine Dinner Series

Wine lovers can now look forward to indulgent and flavorful Saturdays at World Cellar, the wine destination at World Kitchens in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City with its new Wine Dinner series schedule.

Previously held monthly, the Wine Dinner series is now made weekly, still pairing carefully selected wines from World Cellar with menus prepared by international chefs behind the diverse dining concepts at World Kitchens.

The September lineup celebrates a diverse range of wine and cuisine pairings, beginning with the classic and authentic Chinese flavors of Jade Table by Chef Peng of 18 Jade on September 5. On September 12, Chef Jessie Sincioco presents a special Degustation that celebrates Filipino culinary pride and showcases the artistry of one of the country’s most respected chefs. Chef Oliver Buenviaje of Seafood 8 by Olio’s follows with Tide & Terrain on September 19, highlighting the flavors of the sea, while Chef Gale Tan Sun of Asador de Manila closes the month with Vino y Fuego, featuring the flavors and traditions of Spanish cuisine, on September 26.