Why Michelin-starred chefs are obsessed with your go-to Taco Bell order

If you have always loved Taco Bell for its bold flavors and undeniable craveability, you are in excellent company. While you might see your favorite order as the ultimate, unpretentious comfort food to cap off a long day, some of the world's most elite, Michelin-starred culinary minds view it as an absolute masterpiece of food engineering!

According to a recently published Wall Street Journal article titled “Top Chefs Have a Confession: They Love Taco Bell,” top high-end restaurant chefs in the US are openly confessing their deep obsession with the brand. These culinary masters praise the Taco Bell’s menu for achieving what they call the elusive "perfect bite", a precise, scientific harmony of contrasting textures and temperatures that even luxury, fine-dining establishments struggle to execute consistently!

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We have all been trapped in that late-afternoon doomscrolling loop where we are mindlessly swiping through our feed and the algo suddenly decides to spam every single comfort food imaginable right onto our screens. First, you see a video of a pizza with an insane cheese pull, and then a close-up image of some creamy pasta, and then a clip of a steaming basket of wings. And immediately the food noise kicks in, and your brain decides it absolutely needs all of it, like, yesterday!

Jollibee Group Shares Filipino Success Story with Next Generation Leaders at the Inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

Jollibee Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong wraps up his speech at the inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 with a groufie with participants at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Jollibee Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong was among the guest speakers at the inaugural ASEAN Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (AYES) 2026, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. He shared Jollibee’s story with young entrepreneurs and future business leaders from across the region, tracing its growth from a single Filipino-founded business into a multinational restaurant group.

“When people ask about our success, I feel grateful—and careful. Grateful for the milestones. Careful because success never belongs to one person. It is built by people who dare to dream, teams who work hard, partners who believe, customers who return, and communities that help a business grow,” Tanmantiong said.

The Road To Miami Begins: Red Bull Wings Cup Calling Filipino EA Sports Fc™ 27 Players

EA SPORTS FC 27™ players of all levels across almost 80 countries will have the chance to compete in the Red Bull Wings Cup, with a route from online and university qualifiers to the World Finals in Miami. Registration is now open.

The road to Miami begins. Filipino EA SPORTS FC™ players have a chance to compete on the international stage as Red Bull Wings Cup opens in the Philippines. A new EA SPORTS FC™ 27 competition giving everyday players the chance to compete for the opportunity to represent their country on a global stage like never before.

Taking place across almost 80 countries and in partnership with EA SPORTS and PlayStation, Red Bull Wings Cup welcomes players of all skill levels to compete, whether from home or on campus. Only those who rise to the top will earn a place at their National Finals for the chance to represent the Philippines at the Red Bull Wings Cup World Finals at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium in Miami, USA, in early 2027. The once-in-a-lifetime World Finals will combine competitive gameplay with real-life football moments as finalists compete to become the inaugural Red Bull Wings Cup champion.

Filipino chef behind Dubai chocolate phenomenon teams up with Jollibee for Christmas

Jollibee is partnering with Filipino pastry chef and culinary innovator Nouel Catis, whose work is associated with the global Dubai chocolate phenomenon, to introduce the Pistachio Choco Sundae, a limited-edition Christmas dessert that brings a globally popular flavor combination to a familiar Filipino favorite.

“Christmas is a time when people look forward to experiences that make the season more special. At Jollibee, we want to bring that joy through both the food our customers love and new flavors that surprise and delight them,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. "Partnering with Chef Nouel gives us a chance to offer something new this Christmas while celebrating Filipino culinary talent on the global stage."

Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Catis is recognized for his work in the chocolate confectionery space, particularly the Dubai chocolate phenomenon that helped popularize the combination of chocolate and pistachio flavors among consumers worldwide.

Mang Inasal Serves Up Big Value with New Sulit Bowls

As more Filipinos seek meals that deliver great taste, satisfying portions, and budget-friendly prices, Mang Inasal is responding with its newest offering: Sulit Bowls, now available in Metro Manila and Luzon, starting at ₱89.

"We know that Filipinos are constantly looking for meals that are delicious, filling, convenient, and affordable. Mang Inasal Sulit Bowls are our way of giving them exactly that," said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro.

The Mang Inasal Sulit Bowls feature two crave-worthy variants: Soy Garlic Chicken and Pork Sisig.

Tenya Express Unveils a More Curated Japanese Dining Experience at MITSUKOSHI BGC

The refreshed menu brings together Tenya favorites, upgraded ingredients and dishes selected especially for MITSUKOSHI BGC.

Tenya Express officially launched its refreshed menu at MITSUKOSHI BGC, introducing a more curated take on the Express experience. Rather than simply adding more items, Tenya took a closer look at what should be on the menu,  from the dishes guests come back for to the ingredients, portions and overall quality of each meal.

The result is a more focused selection of Tenya favorites, new dishes and upgraded ingredients, including choices available especially at MITSUKOSHI BGC.

Jollibee introduces Burger Steak meal bundles starting at ₱99

Jollibee is offering Burger Steak Saucy-Sarap Savers, featuring meal bundles starting at just ₱99 nationwide from October 12 to December 31, giving customers more ways to enjoy Burger Steak at an affordable price.

The bundles offer extra rice and extra sauce for a more satisfying meal, alongside options with fries or Peach Mango Pie to suit different cravings.

One Jollibee Group for the Ocean

More than 90 Jollibee Group employees from the main office and brands Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, and Greenwich joined the annual International Coastal Cleanup in Pasay on September 19, 2026.  

Joining volunteers from other organizations, the Jollibee Group collected over 400 kilograms of waste from the shoreline to help protect coastlines and marine life. Another 266 Jollibee Group employees took part in simultaneous cleanup activities in other areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

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.