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. 

Jollibee Named Best Quick Service Restaurant at Hong Kong’s Foodie Forks 2026

Joyful win. Jollibee Hong Kong recognized as Best Quick Service Restaurant at Foodie Forks 2026, a celebration of Hong Kong’s restaurants, bars, cafés, chefs, and dining community. Shown in photo (from left to right): Adien Tsoi, Senior Media Editor, Foodie; Charmaine Leung, Senior Manager, Digital Commerce & Brand Marketing, Jollibee Hong Kong; Rose Lam, Managing Director, Jollibee Hong Kong; Sindy Wong, Head of Consumer and Hospitality, Invest Hong Kong; Rubin Verebes, Managing Editor, Foodie

Jollibee Hong Kong was named Best Quick Service Restaurant at Foodie Forks 2026, the 12th edition of Foodie’s restaurant and bar awards celebrating Hong Kong’s dining and hospitality community.

Viral Grocery ‘Hacks’ Take Over PH Social Media as pandamart Deals Gain Buzz

From Threads to Reddit, budget-conscious Filipinos are turning to pandamart for up to 50% off essentials and upcoming piso sale

From Threads posts highlighting sulit grocery finds to Reddit communities trading practical financial tips, more Filipinos are sharing digital “hacks” to help stretch household budgets. Among the deals gaining traction online are pandamart’s grocery promos, which users have been sharing as cost-effective ways to save on everyday essentials.

“Nag-trend na bigla tong pandamart dito sa Threads ngayong week & honestly in this economy? Sulit to!” one Threads user wrote online, while another posted, “This isn’t just a trend, this promo is a lifesaver in this economy!” after sharing a discounted pandamart grocery haul.

Small Sips, Big Shifts: How Filipino Vitalisers Are Turning Ordinary Pauses Into Zest Moments

Mornings today rarely ease you in. They begin with alarms that feel too early, inboxes already filling up, and to-do lists that seem to stretch endlessly. For many Filipinos, especially young professionals and students, this pace has morning and midday slumps feel like part of the routine.

But instead of simply pushing through midday slumps, a growing number are turning to small, intentional rituals to reset their mood and regain momentum. Simple pleasures like enjoying a zesty glass of Minute Maid Nutri+ are becoming part of how people reclaim their day, one moment at a time.

For this generation of vitalisers, wellness now comes in the form of smaller, more human-sized terms that are actually doable. No more lifestyle overhauls. Instead, small rituals like quick walk breaks or a few minutes of journaling is all they need to create space and regain a sense of control in otherwise packed schedules.

Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines Supports General Santos City Waste Workers Through Project E-REDUCE

General Santos City, Philippines– Since 2018, Project E-REDUCE has worked alongside communities in General Santos City to support a more structured and inclusive approach to managing household waste. The program is supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines Inc. (CCFPI) in partnership with Sarangani Province Empowerment and Community Transformation Forum Inc. (SPECTRUM), and implemented with local government units, civil society groups, and grassroots organizations. 

The initiative focuses on strengthening local waste systems while improving working conditions for informal waste workers who play a critical role in daily waste collection and recovery.

Inside World Class — Raising the Standard for Filipino Bartending

For many Filipinos, bartending is often viewed as a profession centered on making drinks and serving guests. What many do not realize is that behind every great cocktail is a craft that demands precision, creativity, hospitality, storytelling, and years of discipline behind the bar.

For more than a decade, one global platform has helped raise the standards of the profession and develop some of the industry's most respected talents: Diageo World Class.

Run under the Diageo Bar Academy, Diageo World Class is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious bartending competitions and education platforms in the world. The Diageo Bar Academy serves as Diageo's global bartender education program, providing training, resources, and professional development opportunities to hospitality professionals across the globe.

Love languages of fatherhood served with Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya!

How Filipino dads show they care with Mang Inasal grilled favorites

Fatherhood is often expressed not through grand declarations, but through quiet, everyday gestures. For many Filipino dads, love looks like picking up the kids from school despite a long workday, bringing home food for the family, fixing things around the house, or simply making time to share a meal. While they may not always say “I love you” out loud, their actions often speak louder than words.

This Father’s Day, Mang Inasal celebrates the many ways fathers express their love—from quality time and acts of service to shared experiences that bring families closer together. 

Quality time and words of affirmation: Conversations served at the table

Jollibee Group Reinforces Global Quality Practices to Support Growth

As World Food Safety Day is observed globally on June 7, the Jollibee Group reaffirmed the critical role of food safety and quality in supporting sustainable growth, operational excellence, and consumer trust across its global business.

As the Group serves millions of meals daily across an expanding global footprint, one principle remains non-negotiable: Food safety and Quality always come first.  They are the foundation for delivering superior taste with consistency and for sustaining consumer trust- enabling disciplined growth while protecting the integrity of every brand.

Jollibee puts the spotlight on Chickenjoy Sarap Savers

Jollibee, the country’s no. 1 fast food chain, is offering additional affordable meal options under its Chickenjoy line as more Filipinos look for meals that balance taste, serving size, and affordability.

The new Chickenjoy Sarap Savers offer the brand’s iconic fried chicken known for its crispy skin and juicy meat as part of complete meals, with prices starting at ₱99.

“At a time when people are being more careful with how they spend, we want to make sure they can still enjoy Chickenjoy in a meal that is filling and worth the price,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “Chickenjoy Sarap Savers give customers more practical choices without changing the taste they know and love. Totoong ang pinakamasarap, pinasulit pa (It’s true that the most delicious is now made even more worth it.)”

Celebrating the Art of Seafood

Throughout his extensive global culinary career, Chef Oliver "Oli" Buenviaje, who lists Sorsogon, Bicol as his place of birth, has been associated with Michelin multi-starred seafood restaurants of impeccable quality and renown. So it comes as no surprise that his homecoming to the Philippines would entail the modernizing and upgrade of the ‘dampa’ dining concept. Set to open its doors in August 2026 at Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City; Seafood 8 by Olio’s promises to be game-changer, elevating how fresh seafood can be enjoyed in our dining landscape. 

Dampa is the original ‘market to table’ food experience, where you select and buy raw, fresh seafood, as one would in a traditional wet market; and then have on-site kitchens prepare and cook the dishes according to your liking. Seafood 8 will elevate this concept, and bring the ‘dampa’ to the Mall, where the crowds are on a regular basis, all days of the week. 

Coca-Cola Philippines Wins Dual Honors at Synergy-YouGov Awards, Topping Trust and Value Rankings Among Filipino Consumers

Coca-Cola Philippines receives the company’s awards during the Synergy-YouGov Awards night in Bonifacio Global City.

Coca-Cola Philippines received two recognitions at the Synergy-YouGov Awards held on April 24, 2026, securing the #1 spot in Net Reputation among Sustainability Advocates and emerging as the #1 Most Improved in Net Perceived Value in the Non-Alcoholic Beverages sector.

The accolades underscore Coca-Cola Philippines’ position as a trusted and relevant brand in the country built on consistent actions, strong community connections, and a focus on delivering quality and value in everyday moments.

Summer, Unscripted: Sprite Brings a Refreshing Take on the Filipino Summer

Ice-cold Sprites are the perfect summer drink for a Gen Z Filipino summer

Summer in the Philippines has always carried a distinct rhythm, longer days, relentless heat, and daily moments shaped as much by the streets as by the destination. This season, Sprite is showing up where those moments happen most, bringing refreshment to everyday summer experiences as Filipino youth redefine how they live the season.

While summer was once synonymous with beach trips and long vacations, today’s generation is meaning in moments in between: everyday experiences that feel real, familiar and worth sharing. In these settings, Sprite has remained a natural presence, offering an ice-cold break from the heat during moments that unfold unscripted.