Sip the Shift: Minute Maid Nutri+ Brings a Fresher Take for Young Filipinos’ Mornings

You wake up. You scroll. You commute. You eat lunch while answering messages. You scroll again. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. For many Filipinos—especially students, young professionals, and creatives navigating packed days—mornings don't always feel like a fresh start. Instead, they often feel like a slow drag.

Call it the "morning meh": that low-energy fog that settles in before the day even begins. It shows up during the commute, at the breakfast table, during the lunch break nobody actually took. It's neither burnout nor a crisis. It's just... blah, but it still quietly shapes how the rest of the day unfolds.

Small resets, big shifts

Here's the thing: you don't need a dramatic life overhaul to shake off the meh. Small intentional moments, whether it’s a song that actually slaps on the commute, a hearty meal eaten without a screen, or a sip of something cold and citrusy, can gently tip the mood in a better direction.

Think of it as zest as a mindset, not just a flavor. These micro-resets may not solve everything, but they help pull you out of autopilot, even for a minute. And sometimes, a minute is enough to turn the day around.

The Whisky Bar Opens at World Kitchens, Gateway Mall 2: Bringing the Happiest Hour, Every Hour to Araneta City

Whisky does not always have to be serious, intimidating, or reserved for special occasions. With the grand launch of The Whisky Bar inside World Kitchens on Level 4 of Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City now has a new place where guests can enjoy whisky in a more refreshing, more social and more rewarding way. Created for whisky lovers, casual drinkers, and groups looking for a more elevated place to gather, The Whisky Bar brings together refreshing highballs, premium whisky pours, familiar cocktails, and popular spirits in one vibrant and welcoming space. With its wide drink selection and exciting offers, The Whisky Bar is set to make every visit feel like The Happiest Hour, Every Hour.

Manila Prince Hotel Unveils a Fresh Dining Experience at Marcelino Café

Manila Prince Hotel introduces a new chapter for Marcelino Café as the restaurant transitions to an à la carte dining experience for lunch and dinner service beginning July 1, 2026. The refreshed concept offers guests a more personalized and thoughtfully curated dining experience, where every dish is prepared fresh to orders and served with the hotel’s signature warmth and hospitality.

The transition reflects Manila Prince Hotel’s commitment to evolving with today’s dining preferences while maintaining the quality, value, and comfort that guests have come to expect from Marcelino Café.

World Cellar Earns Award of Excellence at 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards

World Cellar, the latest destination for wine enthusiasts in Araneta City, has been recognized by the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, placing it among restaurants and cellars worldwide known for well-curated and high-quality wine programs.

This year, World Cellar was given the Award of Excellence, a distinction for restaurants and cellars with wine lists that "feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Whether compact or extensive, focused or diverse, these lists deliver sufficient choice to satisfy discerning wine lovers." 

World Cellar houses around 2,000 bottles across approximately 400 labels from established wine regions. It can accommodate more than 60 seated guests inside the wine lounge, but can also serve wine to customers anywhere inside World Kitchens. It has a resident sommelier, Benedict Tan, who holds a Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 3 certificate in wines.

Presented annually by Wine Spectator, one of the world’s most respected authorities on wine, the Restaurant Awards honor establishments whose wine programs demonstrate excellence in selection, presentation, and service. 

For 2026, more than 4,000 restaurants across over 85 countries were recognized, with only 15 in the Philippines—including World Cellar—receiving the distinction. Other categories include the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award.

Located on Level 4 of Gateway Mall 2, World Cellar offers a curated selection of wines, available by the glass or bottle at great value. The concept focuses on accessibility, with pricing kept close to retail through direct partnerships with local merchants. Wines are stored under proper conditions to preserve their quality and can be paired with dishes from the 15 food concepts at World Kitchens.

World Cellar also promotes wine culture in the Philippines by making wine education accessible and engaging. It hosts Wine 101 classes every Friday evening, introducing guests to the basics of wine and tasting. Monthly themed wine dinners are also held, pairing different wines with curated menus to encourage guests to explore a wider range of options beyond familiar choices.

World Cellar is located within World Kitchens, another award-winning dining destination in Araneta City. World Kitchens was named Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year – Philippines at the 2025 Retail Asia Awards, and received recognition from the Marketing Excellence Awards, Retail & Leisure International (RLI) Awards, and Cosmopolitan Lifestyle Awards. 

Save the date: Mang Inasal National Pork BBQ Blowout on July 8

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, declares July 8 as the National Mang Inasal Pork BBQ Blowout Day, offering the meal of 2-stick Pork BBQ with rice and spiced vinegar for only P69.

This one-day promo will run in all of Mang Inasal’s over 600 stores nationwide. Customers will enjoy P30 savings per transaction. It will be exclusive for dine in and takeout, with each transaction up to a maximum of three orders.

Mang Inasal ranks among PH’s strongest brands

The 2026 Brand Finance Report cited Mang Inasal as the strongest Quick Service Restaurant Brand, recognizing the 28% increase in Mang Inasal’s brand value 

Mang Inasal garnered a Brand Strength Index score of 95.2/100 and an upgrade in its brand strength rating from AAA to AAA+. The significant jump makes Mang Inasal one of the biggest movers in this year's report, sustaining its business performance amid inflationary pressures and evolving consumer habits.

Over all, Mang Inasal placed second among the nation’s strongest brands where retail, restaurant, and food brands have taken the lead, according to Brand Finance.

Mang Inasal expands off-premise services as convenience reshapes consumer behavior

Convenience has become one of the biggest drivers of dining decisions today. As Filipino consumers increasingly seek restaurant-quality meals that fit their busy schedules, off-premise dining channels such as drive-thru, takeout, delivery, and mobile app ordering continue to gain importance across the quick-service restaurant industry.

Recognizing this shift, Mang Inasal is strengthening its off-premise business through expanded drive-thru operations and enhanced digital ordering capabilities, making its signature Ihaw-Sarap meals more accessible to Filipinos wherever they are.

"A major growth area for Mang Inasal is our off-premise business as consumer behavior continues to evolve toward convenience, mobility, and digital ordering," Mang Inasal president Mike V. Castro, shared.

Mang Inasal salutes dads with Fiesta treats

Mang Inasal, the country’s Grill Expert, offers back-to-back treats to honor dads through dine-in feasts and take-out, drive-thru or delivery fiesta celebrations.

Until end June, every dine-in order of Solo Fiesta meal of Chicken Inasal, Pork BBQ, Palabok, Lumpiang Togue, java rice and unli soup plus 8 oz Extra Creamy Halo-Halo and 12 oz drink, comes with free unli rice. This Bu-Solb promo is available in all the over 600 Mang Inasal stores nationwide.

Meanwhile, those who want to have satisfying Father’s Day celebrations -- at home, stay-cation destinations, or anywhere they please -- can order Mang Inasal Fiesta meals via takeout, drive-thru, or delivery.

Pizza Hut’s New BBQ Beef Brisket Pizza is everything dad is: Meaty, Hefty, Spicy yet Sweet

Sink your teeth into tender brisket, smoky BBQ flavors, and melty mozzarella with a pizza that feels like Dad’s ultimate cookout masterpiece.

Dads are the kings of the grill, always ready with a pair of tongs in one hand and a dad joke in the other. They’re the ones who check if the coals are hot enough, flip burgers with flair, and sneak in playful advice about patience while the meat cooks. Between humming to classic rock, taste-testing the first bite, and calling everyone over when the food is ready, dads make every cookout feel like a celebration! 

BanKo, Jollibee Group Foundation strengthen support for Filipino onion farmers through financing partnership

Farmers under the Jollibee Group Foundation’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program benefit from improved access to financing and market opportunities through BanKo’s tailored support for local farming communities.

BPI Direct BanKo, Inc., A Savings Bank (BanKo), the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the social development arm of the Jollibee Group, continue to strengthen their partnership to support Filipino onion farmers through accessible and sustainable financing under the Foundation’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP). The collaboration aims to help improve farmers’ productivity, increase their income, and create long-term growth opportunities for local farming communities.

Celebrate the Coolest Pops with DQ treats This Father’s Day!

We often wait for major milestones to celebrate Dad, not realizing that we could be missing the best moments right in front of us. Think about going together to the barber, wandering the aisles of a hardware store, or tagging along to the water refilling station. We might not know it, but these seemingly mundane hangouts could be where core memories with dad are made. 

This Father's Day, DQ is turning these ordinary side quests into an official celebration with its new "All for the Cool Pops" lineup, featuring indulgent creations designed to reward dads for the countless ways they keep family life chill and fun! 

For those chill hangouts with dad, you can never go wrong with the Belgian & Vanilla Cupcake Pop (starts at PHP 99), a sundae-style creation that layers DQ's Belgian chocolate soft serve with its signature vanilla soft serve. Made even more delectable with kataifi crunch and rich chocolate fudge in between, it is then topped with blue icing and chocolate-coated popping candies, for a playful yet satisfying treat for those small moments with dad that still feel like celebrations. 

Elevate your crispy chicken cravings with Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken collection

If you ask any self-professed foodie what their absolute favorite comfort foods are, Tex-Mex and crispy fried chicken are probably going to be near the top of their lists. And it's easy to see why: people love Tex-Mex for its vibrant, zesty blend of smoky spices and cheesy comfort, and they love crispy chicken for that addictive, shatteringly loud crunch that contrasts with the juicy meat underneath. 

But the real head-scratcher is, why do they rarely share the same plate, when they can be doing a joint slay instead? This question of profound significance is what compelled Taco Bell to get in its bag and cook up a new collection of bangers that Tex-Mex and crispy chicken foodies will surely eat up!

It's time to elevate your crispy chicken cravings with six new creations that offer the signature Taco Bell experience through mouthwatering flavors and a satisfying crunch! Experience your Tex-Mex favorites like never before with the new Crispy Chicken collection, available for a limited time only!

Jollibee Group Expands Inclusive Jobs Program for Senior Citizens and PWDs to Taguig City

Inclusive jobs program. Taguig City Mayor Maria Laarni Cayetano (center) shakes hands with Gerald Juliano (rightmost), HR Director, Jollibee Group PH, after the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to expand inclusive employment opportunities for qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities in participating company-owned stores in Taguig. Joining them during the signing is Atty. Raul Academia (leftmost), Public Affairs Head, Jollibee Group.

The Jollibee Group is expanding its inclusive employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities through a Memorandum of Agreement with the Taguig City Government.

Under the partnership, 16 company-owned stores in Taguig across Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King will participate in the program, with each store expected to engage two senior citizens and one PWD.