In partnership with the local government of Quezon City, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice of McDonald’s, strengthens its commitment to children’s literacy with its reading program that is expected to benefit 4,750 number of Grade 1 learners in 95 public elementary schools in Quezon City. The partnership was formalized through a MOA signing held last August 14, 2023.
On the first half of 2023, seven new branches have opened including Biñan, Laguna; SM City Grand Central, Caloocan; Baler, Aurora; SM City Tuguegarao; WalterMart Caloocan; WalterMart Capas Tarlac; and Polomolok, South Cotabato.
“Mang Inasal is inspired to reach more customers nationwide,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro. “We want everyone to taste our delicious, char-grilled food and the unlimited fun that goes with it when our customers enjoy it with their loved ones.”
Throughout the 17-day tournament, national basketball teams from all over the world—including the country’s very own team—will be competing against one another for the coveted FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 title. As a proudly Pinoy brand and an avid basketball supporter, Jollibee will be giving away FREE Cheesy Yumburger coupons to all of those who will attend the highly anticipated Opening Game kick-off.
“The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Opening Game will surely start everyone off on a high note, and we want to continue uplifting the Filipino spirit and bring joy through one of our well-loved products—the Cheesy, Beefy, Langhap-Sarap Cheesy Yumburger,” said Pam Reyes, AVP for Jollibee Handhelds. “This momentous basketball event will foster a sense of unity and pride especially towards our Philippine team, and as we share in this sentiment, we look forward to offering something a little extra to our fellow basketball enthusiasts.”
As one of the biggest players in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, McDonald’s Philippines leads the shift to environmental-friendly and sustainable solutions by using solar-powered rooftops in 25 of its stores.
The incorporation of sustainable solutions in its operations is a testament to McDonald’s recognition of its responsibility to be better for the environment, elevating its mission of delivering feel-good moments to its stakeholders.
First are three new Blizzard flavors, starting with the Red Velvet Cheesecake Blizzard, made with chunky bits of red velvet cake and bite-sized pieces of cheesecake all blended into DQ's signature vanilla soft serve. There's also the Red Velvet Dream Blizzard, a dreamy concoction made with vanilla soft serve, chunky bits of red velvet cake, and soft and chewy marshmallow bits. And then there's the Red Velvet Nutty Chip Blizzard, made with vanilla soft serve mixed with chunky bits of red velvet cake, crushed peanuts, and chocolate chip bits.
If you’re a fan of Jollibee’s sundaes and Peach Mango Pie, then you’ll definitely love their newest dessert offering—the Peach Crumble Sundae! Available for a limited time only in Luzon stores, it’s a creamy, peach caramel delight that you won’t want to miss.
This new sundae combines classic Jollibee favorites—sweet peach fruit chunks from the well-loved Peach Mango Pie and the brand’s signature creamy vanilla soft serve—and elevates these with butter cookie crumbles and rich caramel sauce to create a newstalgic delight! “Newstalgia” is a coined term to describe one’s desire for something comfortingly familiar yet exciting, and has become one of 2023’s top trends for desserts.
“As we created the Peach Crumble Sundae, we made sure that it offers both the comfort we seek from familiar favorites as well as the thrill of trying new flavors and textures,” said Luis Berba, Marketing Director for Jollibee Complementaries. “This is why we’re very excited for everyone to try this newstalgic delight!”
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Red Bull Dance Your Style in Cebu Qualifiers
The Cebu Qualifiers took place last July 15. Having taken place at Trademark Cebu, Red Bull Dance Your Style found its first four finalists to compete in the highly-anticipated National Finals. Along with Baby Titan, the eventual winner of the Regional Qualifiers, the other three spots were given to Nemesis, Taw, and JPY.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is the 19th tournament of the international basketball event for men’s national basketball teams. The opening game will be held at the Philippine Arena on August 25, 2023, with the Philippine team carrying the country’s flag high. As the country’s most adored fast-food chain, Jollibee joins the entire nation in rallying behind the home team and uplifting the Filipino spirit.
“As a brand that is proudly Pinoy, we are just as excited as everyone else to have the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 open in our country and cheer on the Philippine team,” said Pam Reyes, AVP for Handhelds. “As this opening event will definitely go down in basketball history, we want to give as many of our fellow basketball enthusiasts as possible the opportunity to catch the exciting, high-stakes action live.”
Through the years, Chowking’s Chunky Asado Siopao has won the hearts of Filipinos, becoming a merienda staple that's hard to resist – and it's no surprise why! Open one up and you get a burst of Saucy Asado Sarap. With every bite, you get the delightful blend of chunky, saucy, Hong Kong-Style asado sarap that goes with the soft and freshly steamed buns that makes it as a perfect snack to celebrate National Siopao Day.
Buksan ang Siopao Sarap this August 21, and treat yourself to that irresistible freshly-steamed, saucy asado goodness that’s perfect for your merienda! From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, avail of the promo in any Chowking branch nationwide or when ordering online via chowkingdelivery.com, the Chowking app, GrabFood, and foodpanda.
Red Bull Dance Your Style in Cebu Qualifiers
The Cebu Qualifiers took place last July 15. Having taken place at Trademark Cebu, Red Bull Dance Your Style found its first four finalists to compete in the highly-anticipated National Finals. Along with Baby Titan, the eventual winner of the Regional Qualifiers, the other three spots were given to Nemesis, Taw, and JPY.
This was announced during the Unli-SAYAbration Grand Caravan that recently happened at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
Hosted by Dimples Romana, the event treated customers with a fun program filled with games and prizes and free products that included Extra Creamy Halo-Halo and Palabok.
The Red Bull Dance Your Style Cebu Qualifiers has been nothing short of spectacular! The energy in the venue was electrifying as dancers from all over Cebu showcased their incredible talent and passion for dance. The Red Bull Dance Your Style competition truly lived up to its name, with each dancer bringing their unique style and flair to the stage.
Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines brings talent, skill, and unique moves to the stage for all to witness. Having experienced pure talent dominate the stage leaves an encouraging and inspiring note to the dancers and enthusiasts in the audience that it could be them dancing on the stage one day. It was certainly that way for a finalist of the Cebu Qualifiers, Taw.
GrabFood, the Philippines’ leading on-demand delivery platform, shines the spotlight yet again on Filipino mom-and-pop shops, community restaurants, and independent merchants in the second year of its most talked about food campaign Indie Eats. Bannering “Sarap na Lumalaban”, this year’s Indie Eats invites foodies everywhere to savor culinary delights from MSMEs that can stand toe-to-toe with the usual, go-to restaurant chains.
For its latest dining offer, Café Ilang-Ilang has teamed up with Chef Rafael “Tibong” Jardeleza, Jr. — a culinary virtuoso and a passionate advocate of Western Visayas heritage cuisine.
A Tapestry of Flavors
Through this exciting collaboration, Café Ilang-Ilang brings the essence of Western Visayas directly to its dining tables. Acknowledged as the Food Haven of the Philippines, Western Visayas boasts a vibrant food culture that reflects its history, geography, and cultural influences. The partnership showcases a diverse array of dishes, highlighting the region’s local recipes, distinct ingredients, and time-honored cooking techniques.
