Kamuning Bakery opens at SM North Edsa, 1st branch in 77 years

Quezon City’s pioneer and iconic bakery Kamuning Bakery Café has opened a new branch on December 23 at SM City North Edsa’s East Bridgeway, 2nd floor, this is its first ever branch in its colorful 77 years history.

Founded in 1939 upon the invitation of Quezon City co-founder the media tycoon Don Alejandro Roces, Kamuning Bakery Café’s founder was Atty. Leticia “Letty” Bonifacio Javier, it was bought and revived in 2014 by writer and realty entrepreneur Wilson Lee Flores.  

Kamuning Bakery Café has steadfastly continued its unique pugon-style, artisanal, no-preservatives, all hand-made and Filipino/Spanish baking traditions.

Bon AppeTea Opens Flagship Store, Christmas Drinks and Planner!

One of the fastest growing tea café franchise, Bon AppeTea makes news before the year ends with a back to back to back celebration. As they have already  35 branches in the country, and still expanding, they have revealed their latest store not in Metro Manila but in the cool and fun Tagaytay City.

The newest branch located at The Lanai at Kasa Luntian Tagaytay City is also the newest community in the tourist destination is also revealed as the flagship store which will be the template of all future stores. The location is also accessible as Kasa Luntian is just along the Tagaytay-Calamba Road and has a great indoor and outdoor features.

A sweeter season of giving awaits with McDonald’s new McFlurry flavors

Another year is coming to an end but that doesn't mean McDonald's sweet surprises are over! The holiday season is a time to be extra generous and indulgent and what better way to celebrate it than by sharing a treat with a friend, family member, or someone that made your day just a little bit better?

With Christmas just around the corner, McDonald's introduces two new limited-time offer McFlurry flavors, KitKat® McFlurry and KitKat® Green Tea McFlurry, that are sure to spark the spirit of joy and giving this time of the year. 

The luscious vanilla soft serve mixed with either crushed KitKat® Milk Chocolate bits or crushed bars of KitKat® Green Tea will definitely bring smiles to anyone and will satisfy their sweet cravings. Delicious and worth sharing, the new McFlurry flavors will inspire Filipinos to create more sweet moments for and with others in this season of giving.

16th Grand Wine Experience: A Taste of Noble Grape

There are well over 5,000 known grape varieties in existence but only a chosen few thatstand heads above the rest and achieve the lofty status of “Noble Grape.” These classic exemplars are defined by their unsurpassed quality, ubiquity across regions and firm reputation. These are also the hallmarks of upcoming 16th Grand Wine Experience! Happening at The Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel Resorts World Manila, Philippines on November 4, 2016, the Grand Wine Experience promises to be an unforgettable night for wine enthusiasts, experts and novice, alike. With over 500 eminent wines and spirits to choose from and a buffet as lavish as it is endless, oenophiles and epicureans will bask in the majesty of the country’s most

prestigious and most extravagant wine and spirits event.

Spoil yourself: Indulge in Jollibee Creamy Floats

Get ready for the coolest surprise from Jollibee: the Jollibee Creamy Floats in Chocolate and Coffee are back!

The country’s number one fastfood chain is giving its customers another reason to indulge their Jolly cravings with this specialty beverage line-up. Made from real coffee and chocolate, these beverages offer the perfect indulgent drinks you deserve! The Jollibee Chocolate and Coffee Floats are topped with vanilla soft-serve and Jollibee’s well-loved chocolate syrup for a treat packed with cool, creamy indulgence. These Creamy Floats are the perfect reward to a long day at school or work, or as a way to celebrate anything and everything.

Keep up with the hustle and bustle of day-to-day with an energizing sip of the Iced Chocolate or Iced Coffee! Brimming with real, refreshing flavors and drizzled with rich chocolate syrup for extra decadence, these treats are great to enjoy on their own or paired with any Jolly meal.

From Hoolala to Kko Kko: Re-conceptualizing the Korean dining experience.

Prominent news anchor and TV host Grace Lee has undoubtedly succeeded in capturing the hearts and minds of the people of the Philippines with her natural grace, beauty, and talent. Recently, however, she has set her sights on another goal: Bringing together her two worlds – Korea and the Philippines, her birthplace and her hometown – through food.

They say that the fastest way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and in fact, Grace has embodied this maxim with her most recent pursuits as a successful restaurateur, including the successful launching of Buta Wagyu in SM Aura and Atelier Vivanda in Forbestown Road. Of all her culinary ventures, however, the one that remains nearest and dearest to her heart is the rebranding of Hoolala to Kko Kko; from a successful, family-run traditional Korean restaurant to a more specialized restaurant that aims to provide its clientele with a rich and diverse cultural experience that accentuates a delicious yet affordable meal.

Tastee over-the-top beefy goodness of Jolly Hotdog in Cheesy Classic and NEW Chili Cheese variants

Jollibee, the country’s largest fast food chain, has beefed up one of its well-loved product lines, the Jolly Hotdog, with the New Chili Cheese variant, an exciting addition to its Cheesy Classic variant.

Always served fresh, the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog offers over-the-top beefy goodness with its beef hotdog in a warm bun, topped with a slightly tangy special dressing and livened up with grated cheese and tomato catsup.

Just like the Cheesy Classic variant, the New Chili Cheese Jolly Hotdog is a beef hotdog in a delicious bun, but this time topped with a generous serving of mouth-watering meaty chili and cheese sauce.

At the Jolly Hotdog’s core is a beefy, juicy hotdog that makes for a perfect treat you want to savor every bite of.  This certified delish snack is packed with over-the-top flavors and textures you’ll never find in plain and boring hotdog sandwiches.

Jollibee’s Crispy Fries get zesty new flavor the whole barkada will love

Savory BBQ variant now available that’s sweet, smoky, with a spicy kick! Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith joins the Jolly #FriendsFries

Make room for the newest barkada favorite—the Jolly Crispy Savory BBQ Fries! Made with 100% real potatoes and sprinkled with a special blend of flavorings, the Savory BBQ fries pack a thrilling intensity with every bite. Perfect for pairing with other Jollibee treats or enjoyed on its own, the Jolly Crispy Savory BBQ Fries offer a zesty combination of sweet-smoky, with a spicy kick for a true flavorventure, only from the country’s number one fastfood brand.

Enjoy the good ol’ times with McDonald’s new limited-time offer desserts

Care for a throwback moment? Starting August 19, customers can feel nostalgia as McDonald’s introduces two good old-fashioned desserts. These great-tasting and affordable treats will make customers reminisce happy memories and keep them craving for more.

Remember the sweet pies and other baked goods that mom or grandma used to make? Or the feeling of going home after school and getting that sweet merienda fix? Customers can look back at those sweet moments with the new Banana Crème Pie Sundae. This indulgent treat is made with layers of rich vanilla soft serve with fine graham crumbs and is topped with banana crème pie-flavored sauce.

Customers can also enjoy a classic favorite with the new Golden Rootbeer McFloat, a fun and fizzy rootbeer-flavored drink, topped with vanilla soft serve. It can be enjoyed on its own or together with McDonald’s World Famous Fries with the Fries N’ Golden Rootbeer McFloat Combo and the BFF Fries N’ Golden Rootbeer McFloat Combo — perfect for those who would like to reunite with old buddies and reminisce the laughter and smiles shared with each other.

Coca-Cola and KFC bring fun to every meal with EmotiCups!

Now, there’s an exciting and fun way to show how much diners really feel when eating their favorite finger lickin’ good chicken with families and friends as KFC comes out with the limited edition Coca-Cola EmotiCups.

With the power of emoticons, Coca-Cola together with KFC is giving everyone a fun and creative way to share their feelings using Coke Emoticons, while enjoying the finger-licking goodness of their favorite KFC fried chicken.

Thrid Season Of Food Hero Set To Raise The Bar In 2016!

Asian Food Channel and Food Network’s hunt for the next food host is expected to draw fierce competition across Asia-Pacific The digitally-enabled competition expects to surpass past seasons’ participation numbers and increase engagement among food lovers in the region

Come 23 rd May, the search for the region’s best home cook and host kicks off in Asia as Food Hero returns in its third season. Building upon the momentum and success from previous seasons, the digitally-enabled competition will look to crown one winner who will go on to host his or her own Asian Food Channel and/or Food Network programme.

“As the leader in lifestyle programming with two dedicated regional channels focused on food, we are always looking to grow our pool of on-air and digital talent. Continuing the Food Hero competition is not only a great platform to uncover fresh talent, it is also a great way for our viewers to connect over the common passion point around the love for food,” said Carl Zuzarte, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production at Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific.

Jollibee to celebrate New Forever Love with JaDine!

#TeamReal invites fans to try the NEW Jollibee Sweet-Spicy BBQ Burger Steak and join in the kilig at SM Mall of Asia this August 3, 2016

Ready to meet James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s NEW Forever Love? This August 3, 2016, Jollibee and #TeamReal are throwing a super-kilig, sweet-spicy get-together at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and all their fans are invited!

The New Forever Love Fans Day is set to deliver maximum kilig for all JaDine fans through their special performances and fun activities.

Little White Box trunk show made sweeter with Villa del Conte.

Little White Box treated Manila’s fashion elite to luscious Villa del Conte chocolates at the recent Little White Box trunk show at the exclusive Makati Garden Club. Guests had their choice of Villa del Conte’s Italian artisanal creations such as the heavenly chocolate bar flavors in milk chocolate with cereals, 50% dark chocolate with crunchy toffee and sea salt, or fine milk chocolate with hazelnut chips. You can also make your events and parties sweeter and more enjoyable! Visit Villa del Conte stores at Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall and Robinsons Magnolia. For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101. 

Go to http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com/ to know more about Villa del Conte, or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaDelContePh, Instagram: http://instagram.com/villadelconte and Twitter: https://twitter.com/VilladelConte.

New Forever Love: Sweet-Spicy BBQ Burger Steak

Jollibee’s new Sweet-Spicy BBQ Burger Steak is the perfect combination of sweet spicy goodness found in your forever favorite Jollibee Burger Steak.

Jollibee, the Philippines' number one fast-food brand, recently announced the latest innovation to their best-tasting Burger Steak: JaDine's newest favorite, the Sweet-Spicy BBQ Burger Steak. A flavorful twist to the classic Burger Steak, this new offering boasts of a special barbecue sauce and sweet corn kernels generously poured on top of Burger Steak patty made with 100% pure beef and a serving of steamed white rice. Every bite creates a delightful combination of sweetness, spice, and interesting texture that Pinoys will surely fall in love with.

The Challenge, Now A Promise To Be Fulfilled by Quim's Cake

I'm The new administration was indeed a surprising event in Philippine history with President Duterte winning with more than 16 million votes. However it was a very stressful season for everyone with the heated arguments and propaganda that went with all parties.

One of the most talked about event that was also seen on social media was the 'bet' made by Jack Labang who owns Quim's Cake located along Tomas Morato. He posted that he will give out 5 Million (pesos) worth of cakes if Duterte wins the presidency. Well as we know, Rody Durterte did win the election and was sworn in last June 30.

Now with his victory, the promise was recalled by the supporters if Chef Labang will be true to his promise. Interestingly, Chef Jack answered back to all that he will give out 5 Million cakes, although it will be given by batches and in an organized way.

Mark your calendar: July 4 is McDonald’s Welcome Change Day,

Celebrate with free Burger McDo in select stores!

Every day is an opportunity to embrace change, experience new things, and explore new grounds. Anyone who is ready to welcome change is invited to enjoy Burger McDo on Monday, July 4, from 2:30 to 3:30pm at select McDonald’s stores nationwide, for free!

Coined as McDonald’s ‘Welcome Change Day,’ you can bite into change and savor the new and improved Burger McDo. It’s one delicious hour that you definitely do not want to miss!

Burger McDo is now made with a beefier and juicier patty, tastier and sweeter sauce, all sandwiched in the same soft bun.

As an added treat, you can also get limited edition stickers that will surely motivate and inspire you to welcome change everyday.

So mark your calendar and welcome change with the new Burger McDo at McDonald’s on July 4! Share your photos enjoying the new Burger McDo via facebook.com/mcdo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram with #WelcomeChange.

For the complete list of participating stores, visit facebook.com/mcdo.ph

Enjoy great discounts with Buddha-Bar Manila’s exciting promos

From lavish interiors, a serene atmosphere, world-class beats, and meals that will flirt with your taste buds with every bite, Buddha-Bar Manila is a haven located at the heart of Makati that will let you experience the simple yet rewarding pleasures of life. Buddha-Bar Manila stands out as one of the most unique and luxurious 7-star bar-restaurant-lounges in the country, and now, thanks to their latest generous promotions, everyone can discover what the Buddha-Bar experience that everyone’s craving for is all about.

For starters, take pleasure in a sophisticated dining experience with the Early Bird Promo that runs from April 25 to July 25, 2016. Early Bird Promo customers get a 20% discount on dinner a la carte menu at the Restaurant area Monday to Sunday from 4PM to 8PM.

After feasting on the succulent dishes, get stylishly wasted with Buddha-Bar Manila’s Happy Lounge Promo that runs from April 25 to July 25, 2016. Happy Lounge customers get a 50% premium on all standard drinks by the glass every Monday to Sunday from 4PM to 8PM and 50% premium on selected list of liquors by the bottle from 10PM to 2AM.

Mega Tuna Launched With Latest Ambassador Revealed!

Mega Tuna Flakes in Oil, Mega Tuna Flakes Hot and Spicy, Mega Tuna Flakes Sweet and Spicy, Mega Tuna Flakes Spanish-Style

Mega Global Corporation, the Philippines’ top manufacturer and distributor of canned goods has recently launched Mega Tuna, their newest addition to their line of premium products namely Mega Sardines, Mega Creations, Valley Farm, and Oh my Ulam!.

Celebrate Father’s Day with Pizza Hut

Treat your family’s main man with the love and indulgence he deserves as Pizza Hut, the country’s well-loved pizza brand, offers special Father’s Day meals that the whole family can enjoy at big savings!

Simply dine in at the nearest Pizza Hut restaurant and treat him to the Father’s Day Hut Feast, featuring two Family Pizzas (Bacon Cheesburger and Hawaiian), a family platter of Spaghetti Bolognese and a pitcher of drink for only P699. This offer is available until June 19, 2016.

Or have a big Father’s Day blowout at home with Pizza Hut’s Big Daddy’s Blowout Pizza, available for delivery and take-out up until June 30, 2016. Available in a combination of two great flavors – Hawaiian Supreme and Sausage, Bacon with Pepperoni – arranged on an 18” Hand-Stretched Pizza for just P499 a la carte, with no delivery charge! Complete the blowout celebration with popular Pizza Hut add-ons for just P99. You can choose from two single pastas, a 4-piece Wing Street, a family sized Slinger, a 2-piece fried chicken with rice, or a 50% discount on your favorite Pepsi or Mountain Dew drinks.

Ian Veneracion endorses Primera Light Brandy

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) introduced “man of the hour” Ian Veneracion as the newest endorser of its liquor brand Primera Light Brandy. In a grand press launch and contract signing held recently, the multi-talented actor was welcomed to the GSMI family by its president Bernard Marquez, group brand manager Paul Camello, and brand manager Henry Simon.

Ian, who won the hearts of many after starring in a hit primetime teleserye and movie, relates that being “swabe” is important when dealing with both his work and personal life. “After a ‘tamang swabe’ day of shooting or taping, I just want to relax and drink something smooth. So when I’m with friends we usually just open a bottle of Primera Light Brandy,” says Ian, who finally found the smoothness that he had been looking for in a brandy. “Primera Light Brandy is smoother than other brands, and I love how it tastes,” he adds.

San Miguel Pure Foods Home Foodie Season 2 begins June 13

Anyone with an interest in food and new food experiences is a foodie.

San Miguel Pure Foods believes that aside from dining out, foodies should also come home and harness their passion for food by cooking in their own kitchen and creating their own food experience.

Home Foodie is all about inspiring home cooks to reinvent traditional favorites and recreate dishes from food discoveries using San Miguel Pure Foods products.

Home Foodie Season 2 recipes are “Kayang-kayang Sarap”, delicious and definitely doable that even kitchen newbies can do the recipes.

Celebrating the #PinoyAndProud spirit with Jollibee

Jollibee brings truly #PinoyAndProud flavors this June!
With Jollibee wearing the Barong Tagalog, (from left)
Jollibee Brand Manager for Yum! Burger, Mathew Whang,
 Brand PR and Engagement Manager Cat Trivino,
and Brand Communications Director and Head of Kids Marketing
 Arline Adeva holds up their newest offerings:
Adobo Flakes Yum! Burger and Halo-Halo Sundae.

PH’s top fast-food chain to stage the biggest celebration of Pinoy Pride of the year

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food chain, highlighted the joy and pride of being Pinoy at an intimate press event last May 31, 2016, held at the Jollibee E. Rodriguez branch.

Members of the media were introduced to the grandest Jollibee Independence Day campaign, “#PinoyAndProud: Ang Sarap, Ang Saya Maging Pilipino!”

This campaign closely follows two successful Pinoy pride celebrations from Jollibee. 2014’s “Foreignoy” campaign related the stories of foreigners who consider themselves Pinoys at heart, while 2015’s #HappyBdayPilipinas compiled wishes, hopes, and promises of the Filipino citizens.

Third Season Of Food Hero Set To Raise The Bar In 2016

Asian Food Channel and Food Network’s hunt for the next food host is expected to draw fierce competition across Asia-Pacific

The digitally-enabled competition expects to surpass past seasons’ participation numbersand increase engagement among food lovers in the region

Come 23rd May, the search for the region’s best home cook and host kicks off in Asia as Food Hero returns in its third season. Building upon the momentum and success from previous seasons, the digitally-enabled competition will look to crown one winner who will go on to host his or her own Asian Food Channel and/or Food Network programme.

“As the leader in lifestyle programming with two dedicated regional channels focused on food, we are always looking to grow our pool of on-air and digital talent. Continuing the Food Hero

Wafu Celebrates 4th Anniversary With Great Food Deals!

Japanese dining is not new to us, but waht would make it special and unforgettable? That is Wafu Japanese Style Dining would like all us want to experience. Wafu began in 2012 by Bryan Tiu, the visionary behind brands such as Teriyaki Boy, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, and Ichiba: Japanese Market. Bryan Tiu prides himself in being an International Trend Spotter and Local Trend Setter. 

Wafu is located within the Greenhill Shopping Center in San Juan with a two storey building located near Connecticut side , Wafu sought to redefine the Japanese dining experience by combining deliciously authentic Japanese cuisine with posh and stylish interiors. They now celebrate 4 years serving customers hungry for a unique Japanese food experience. And they continue to reinvent themselves with the quality of fresh ingredients, new offers and special promos that opens it doors to more customers and future patrons.

Welcome the latest change in McDonald’s—the new and improved Burger McDo

Young people nowadays want their most precious things, including their tried and tested products, to evolve with them—to grow as their taste and preferences mature over time. When they look for change, they don’t want something new, but improved; not different, just better.

Keeping up with the changing times, McDonald’s introduces the latest change in one of its all-time favorite products. Your beloved Burger McDo is now made with beefier and juicier patty, tastier and sweeter sauce, sandwiched in a soft bun. Like you, it has also changed and evolved over time.

The new Burger McDo is the perfect treat for simple or big life changes that you will go through—may it be a new school year, friend, love life, or trip destination. Embrace these changes warmly with every bite of the new Burger McDo. You can enjoy it with a regular drink for only Php55.

All 100% Pure Fun Travel Destinations Before Summer Ends

It has been drizzling for the past few days and we we are definitely at the end tail of summer but nothing can stop our pure love for travelling with our family and friends. However, sometimes things get in the way of planning like applying for vacation leaves, scheduling flights or bus routes, and most especially, budget. This list would like to help you plan your trip during the remaining summer month with options of doing a day trip, a weekender, or maybe spending some nights in a nice town outside the city bringing along the perfect baon for everyone in the family or your barkada.

Experience unique Japanese-Peruvian cuisine at Buddha-Bar Manila

Known for its modern Asian cuisine, Buddha-Bar Manila has been known to bring a wide variety of food dishes to Manila’s food-loving crowd. It has served Western cuisine and even mouth-watering Pacific Rim dishes that has included those from several Asian countries.

Starting May 19 to June 17, Buddha-Bar Manila will be offering the unique flavors of Nikkei cuisine to Manila. Renowned chef Chef Shigeki Iimura will be at Buddha-Bar Manila to serve his signature dishes and host a meet-and-greet on May 20 and 21.

Nikkei is a fusion of Japanese food made with Peruvian ingredients and cooking technique. This particular type of cooking is especially popular in South America, where there is a huge confluence of Japanese and Latin American culture. Considered by many as a gastronomical artform, this unique fusion of flavors has become one of the most sought after cuisine in many top cities and top restaurants all over the world. The past two decades saw the rise of global celebrity chefs specializing in creative and exceptional Nikkei cuisine.

Pizza Hut Blowout Pizza presents X-Men: Apocalypse and Xtreme Las Vegas Adventure

Popular pizza chain rewards fans with new extra-large, limited edition pizza, a chance to win tickets for two to Las Vegas and one-of-a-kind collectible items

 Pizza Hut, the Philippines’ well-loved pizza brand, serves not only a flavorful extra large pizza and the hottest blockbuster movie promotion of the summer, but also the chance to win an exciting trip to Las Vegas, Nevada! 

Dubbed Xtreme Las Vegas Adventure, Pizza Hut's newest promotion was launched during an event presided by its Chief Operating Officer TH Lim.

Get a free McDonald’s Cheeseburger when you download the McDo PH App!

Your McDelivery experience can now be made more exciting! Enjoy a free Cheeseburger coupon by downloading the McDo PH App and signing up for an account. Not only will you have a new tool to help satisfy your sudden McDonald’s cravings, you will also get to receive special treat!

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Treat Mom to a delectable feast at Buddha-Bar Manila this Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Buddha-Bar Manila and give mom a wonderful gift. As a special treat on May 8, mothers will get a 50% discount on their buffet when they dine in Buddha-Bar Manila accompanied by a minimum of two adult guests.

The Mother’s Buffet menu of features Buddha-Bar Manila’s signature Pacific Rim flavors mixed with classic European dishes. Start off with a choice of Chunky Potato Soup or Asian Mushroom Soup with Crispy Wanton Skin. Whet your appetite with a selection of savory bites such as Pulled Pork Pizzetas Ceviche, Smoked Salmon Mousse, Fried Dimsum, Petite Spring Rolls and more. The main course is a feast that features Baked Fish with Pesto Veloute, Chicken Vindaloo, Beef Kofta with Yogurt and Fresh Relish, Pork Schnitzel with Roasted Potatoes or Braised Hunan Pork, Wok Fried Vegetables with Tofu or Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, and Spaghetti Bolognese or Thai Style Noodles. Finally, cap off a delicious dinner with a slew of sweet treats such as Mango Mousse Dome, Mint Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Fudge Cheesecake and more.

Different flavors of adventure with the new Jolly Crispy Flavored Fries

There are two new and exciting ways to enjoy your favorite Jolly Crispy Fries: through generous sprinklings of cheesy Super Cheese and delicious Sour Cream! The Jolly Crispy Flavored Fries are fast becoming the favorite snack to share!

The new Jolly Crispy Flavored Fries Super Cheese and Sour Cream are available in three sizes: regular (P40), large (P65), and jumbo (P80). These tasty snack treats are also available in the refreshing Jollibee Float combo, starting at P65. The new Jolly Crispy Flavored Fries are now available in all Jollibee stores nationwide. 

Are you #TeamSuperCheese or #TeamSourCream?

Jollibee offers Pinoy’s all-time favorite banana and langka flavors to their sundaes and pies!

Enjoy summer with the new Jollibee Banana Langka Sundae and Pie. These new desserts give fresh and fun twists to Pinoys’ favorite classic flavors of the season to bring your dessert enjoyment to the next level.

Jollibee Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer and Jollibee Philippines Marketing Head, Francis Flores said, “Summer, especially for today’s millennials, is tantamount to trying and sharing new and thrilling experiences with friends and loved ones. Through our latest dessert innovations that combine two of Pinoys’ well-loved tropical fruits, we wish to contribute to making this season really exciting for everyone.”

How To "Buy" votes for 7-Election!?

With 7-Eleven’s informal and unofficial presidential poll involving not vote-counting machines but GULP® softdrinks and GULP® juices in fun-colored GULP® cups, you can now promote and support your presidential candidate in a fun way. The 7-Election 2016, which mainly aims to promote awareness about the coming Philippine Presidential Election, runs in all 7-Eleven stores until May 2. 

Before rushing to the nearest 7-Eleven store, here are seven things you can do by voting through 7-Election: 

 1. Have fun! 

- Choosing the next president of the Philippines is no easy task. It is a crucial decision we, the citizens of this country, have to make. While we all need to be serious and in choosing the President we should vote for on May 11th, in 7-Election, you can have fun while informally participating in the presidential polls. 

Baskin-Robbins is now scooping in Uptown Place Mall, Taguig.

The world’s most beloved ice cream brand, Baskin-Robbins, continues to spread more happiness as it opens its 9th store at the 3rd level of Uptown Place Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. As a special treat during the opening, Baskin-Robbins gave out promo flyers which entitled consumers to a free junior scoop for every purchase of any regular scoop of any ice cream flavour. Customers with a promo flyer can avail of the offer at Baskin-Robbins Uptown Place Mall until April 30, 2016. Come and visit Baskin-Robbins’ newest store and take your pick from its world famous 31 ice cream flavours and other frozen treats, which have been delighting people all over the world for more than 70 years. Baskin-Robbins is also located at Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City; SM Southmall in Las Pinas; Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna. To stay updated on the latest happy happenings at Baskin-Robbins, check out baskinrobbins.ph, facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph, Twitter, and Instagram @baskinrobbinsph.

A ‘furiously’ fun summer with McDonald’s Angry Birds Desserts

Are you an Angry Birds fan? Get ready because the incredibly popular video game franchise is coming to life in McDonald's!

Starting April 25, customers can have a unique summer experience as McDonald’s unleashes the new Angry Bird Desserts. With the upcoming Angry Birds Movie just around the corner, McDonald’s is giving customers the chance to enjoy new, limited-time offers that are inspired by major characters in the Angry Birds franchise.

Three furiously fun treats are up for grabs to satisfy one’s sweet cravings and keep cool during the bright and sunny season.

The Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign Heats Up At Exciting Miting De Avance

From catchy campaign slogans to snazzy jingles, the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign heated up at the exciting Miting de Avance, held at the Makati Coliseum last April 22, 2016.  

Guests cheered the arrival of Red, Yellow and Green as they made their grand entrance from the M&M’S® Motorcade and the three M&M’S® Characters went on to wow the crowd as they danced, debated and posed with fans. 

The event was a fun way to get to know the three M&M’S® candydates vying to win the M&M’S® Character of the Year Award.  At the Q&A, the three characters revealed their fun personalities as they answered all-important questions like Why should I vote for you?  and showcased their talent at a dance-off supported by their respective cheer squad. 

Guests were also able to play games like the ring toss, swim in the ball pit and win colorful M&M’S® merchandise. Of course, they all stopped by the ballot box to support their candydate and took home souvenir photos decked in the paraphernalia of their favorite M&M’S® character.

“Last year, the M&M’S® Characters had a fantastic time visiting the Philippines’ most popular tourist sites. Red, Yellow and Green loved it here so much that they couldn’t resist coming back and bringing their own brand of spontaneous fun to the elections,” said Henry Azcarraga, Mars Chocolate, Philippines Country Director. 

Fans of the M&M’S® characters can still join the Vote M&M’S® 2016 campaign and get the chance to win a P5,000 in cash or M&M’S® merchandise at the weekly raffle. Will you vote Matapang and Magaling Red? A powerful and a fearless leader, Red is the candydate who will see you through tough times.

Or will you support Kabarkada ng Bayan Yellow? The friendliest candydate, Yellow is always seeing the sunny side of things. If you’re looking for someone sweet and reliable, then he’s your choice. 

And last but definitely not least is Ang Confidently Smart Bae-yani Green. The epitome of Girl Power, Green is one magnetic candydate and with her charm and wit, voters are sure to find her irresistible.  

To vote, simply post a caption on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on your chosen candidate with the corresponding hashtags: I vote Red!  #mmsred, I vote Yellow! #mmsyellow or I vote Green! #mmsgreen, and get the chance to win prizes weekly!

Voting period is from 15th April till 15th May 2016. Then watch out as we announce the winner of the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign on 20th May 2016 online.

So will it be “Mr Know-It-All” Red, optimist Yellow or confident Green? The race is on between these three colorful candy-dates at the Vote M&M’S® 2016 Campaign! 

For more information on the campaign, visit the M&M’S® Philippines Facebook page.

A Joy-ful Friday with Free Chicken McMcMcDo

McDonald’s Philippines treats thousands of Joys to a best-tasting experience

“Joys” of all ages enjoyed a special treat from McDonalds Philippines during the first ever Chicken McDo Day held last April 22.

To celebrate this joyful day, everyone named “Joy” or any of its variations (Joi,” “Joyce,” “Joice,” and “Joyann”) were treated to McDonald’s best-tasting Chicken McDo for free. What’s more, each Joy was allowed to bring one companion who also received a free 1pc Chicken McDo with Rice as they dined and bonded at McDonald’s.

Paella Gigante kicks-off Flavors of the Philippines

Organized by Greenbelt, the Sociedad Española de Beneficencia (SEB), LTB Chefs Association and the Spain Tourism Board, the fourth Festival dela Paella Gigante gathered some of the best chefs in the Philippines to cook the biggest paella in the country for a charitable cause. The event was also the launch of Flavors of the Philippines, a month-long and nationwide series of activities initiated by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and Department of Tourism (DOT) that celebrates the unique and rich cultural heritage of Filipinos. 

BOBOY’s Ina-WOW

Newly opened this March is a food place that falls under the fastfood category in terms of service and set-up.  Located at the CK Mall in Cainta, this is a food place that knows what meat is all about, especially pork, and you will definitely enjoy the infused flavor in each bite.  Welcome to BOBOY’s Ina-WoW.

Owned by Mharvin Ko, his love for food is evident as his love for his family, Boboy’s is actually his way of expressing his love and sharing it.  The place is actually named after his uncle, who is also a food lover, to make it more local and pinoy and what better way to make it pinoy but by serving foods that pinoy loves and enjoys.

Top on the list is their pork barbecue and isaw ng baboy, two commonly known street foods brought to front by the flavors that they get to infused into it.  Can be ordered solo or in big batch, with or without rice, this is soon to be a crowd favorite once you get to taste it.  They also have isaw ng manok, chicken inasal (rice meal), liempo (rice meal), dinaing na bangus (rice meal), fish fillet meal for you to choose from and enjoy!  Not only do they have that, they also serve local favorites such as stir fried kangkong, crunchy baby shrimps, lumpiang shanghai, lumpiang sariwa, tokwa’t baboy, sisig  and fried lumpiang vegetable.  

Machiko Chiba Brings Taste of Japan in Manila

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) held a cooking demonstration cooperating with Chef Machiko Chiba entitled "Taste of Japan in Manila" on March 14, 2016 at 9501 14/F ELJ Center, Mother Ignacia St. South Triangle, Quezon City, for the second time this year. The first time was held on Jan 21.

Based in New York and Tokyo, Chef Machiko Chiba conducts Japanese cooking classes in different counties. A proponent of "good food and good health", Ms. Chiba teaches aspiring professional chefs from all over the world. "Taste of Japan in Manila” included a short lecture on Japanese cuisine to help participants fully appreciate the uniqueness of the famous gustatory treat. Authentic recipes of famous Japanese vegetables, meat, seafood and fruit dishes were prepared before the audience. Chef Chiba also did a Japanese version of the famous Philippine dish adobo.

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos join McDonald’s 4th National Breakfast Day

March 14 was definitely McDonald’s best Monday ever! For the fourth year in a row, McDonald's National Breakfast Day delighted Filipinos across the country with free McMuffin sandwiches.

With over 400 stores nationwide who took part in the event, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos enjoyed a free and delicious McMuffin to start to their day.

From 6:00AM to 7:00AM, families, groups of friends, and individuals woke up extra early and flocked to participating McDonald's stores for their free breakfast treat via dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru.

Baskin-Robbins’ March flavor of the month rekindles the classic Belgian Waffle

Do you love waffles? Are you an ice cream fanatic? Now, here’s an exciting treat from Baskin-Robbins that combines these two well-loved treats in one delicious offering for the sunny month of March. The world’s favourite ice cream brand is offering the classic ice cream flavor that brings back that warm, happy feeling of indulging in a rich, golden Belgian waffle. Baskin-Robbins’ flavour of the month is truly waffily good as it meldsmaple praline flavored ice cream with Belgian waffle pieces, praline pecans and a creme caramel ribbon. It has the authentic taste and texture of a real belgian waffle and is best paired with the classic Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavor, Pralines ‘n Cream.

For the whole month of March, ice cream lovers can indulge in this luscious frozen treat from Baskin-Robbins in a cone, cup, or as a milkshake. It can also be relished as a 2-Scoop Sundae by mixing two scoops of Belgian Waffle Ice Cream, topped with Caramel Praline sauce, whipped cream, almonds and a cherry, served in a freshly baked waffle bowl or cup.