Unwrap the Gift of Togetherness with a Locavore Handaan

The holidays are a time for laughter, family, and making cherished memories. Unwrap the priceless gift of togetherness with your loved ones with a Locavore handaan, beautifully reinventing your classic Noche Buena favorites with their expanded menu and branch-exclusive dishes. 

Filipinos have a deep love for Christmas traditions, and coming together to dine during the season. Remember Noche Buenas at home? And putting up your parol as early as September? Locavore takes this love for the holidays and complements it with their specially crafted menu that whisks you back in time to relive the warmth and nostalgia of at-home handaans with time-honored favorites.

“At Locavore, we believe that good food brings people together, and great food makes the experience more intimate and enjoyable. That’s why we made our holiday specials - It's our way of sharing the joy and warmth of this season with our valued patrons,” said Mikel Zaguirre, Chef and Locavore Co-founder. 

From Traditional Roots to Urban Trends: Southeast Asia's Coffee Renaissance

The appreciation for coffee has been on the rise in Southeast Asia. As the region's urban centers witness a surge in trendy coffee shops and specialty brews, the traditional love for a warm cup of joe continues to flourish. The Philippines, with its diverse coffee culture, plays a significant role in this trend, reflecting the evolving tastes of the region.

The Philippines has long been familiar with the global coffee phenomenon, as evidenced by the staggering 3.3 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee consumed in the archipelago during the 2020/21 period. This consumption trajectory reflects a sustained increase in coffee appreciation over the years, echoing the evolving palates and preferences of its people.

Discover the All-New Jollibee Coffee Blends—deliciously rich, available all day!

Available nationwide starting November 21

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a delightful pick-me-up has emerged for the young and young at heart—the all-new Jollibee Coffee Blends! Crafted from freshly brewed 100% Arabica beans, the Jollibee Coffee Blends has a rich, delicious taste that will surely elevate one’s daily caffeine experience.

Whichever you’re in the mood for, Jollibee’s Coffee Blends line-up has something for you. It’s available all-day! The Hot Fresh Brew, priced at P45 (exclusive for breakfast hours), promises a rich and energizing start to your morning. The Iced Latte offers a refreshing blend of iced coffee, fresh milk, and sweet syrup. It starts at P50 for regular and P75 for large. For those who prefer a bolder flavor, there's the Iced Sweet Black, a fusion of iced coffee and sweet syrup which is also available in regular and large sizes.

Adding a touch of star power to this caffeine sensation, Jollibee proudly announces Atasha Muhlach as the new endorser for Jollibee Coffee Blends. A fresh face in the Philippine entertainment scene but coming from a well-known family background, Atasha recently graduated with honors in the UK and is now embarking on a versatile career in hosting, modeling, singing, and partnerships with the brands she loves. Her vibrant energy perfectly complements the dynamic and delicious experience that the Jollibee Coffee Blends offer.

Five Things That Made Cream-O Choco Happy Place More Enjoyable

Missed out? Here’s what you missed at this Choco-happy event.

In a world that often moves at a relentless pace, the importance of “me-time” cannot be overstated. That’s exactly what Cream-O’s Choco Happy Place event was for.

Guests who attended Cream-O’s choco-filled event last October 21 and 22 got to experience “me time” like no other and it was stuff of choco-lover fantasies — it was a place where chocolate flowed like a river and chocolate goodies abounded. The event was all about indulging in some well-deserved “me-time” while enjoying Cream-O’s delightful chocolate treats.

Jollibee’s nationwide Joyful Christmas Stores light up the holiday season

Filipinos have always eagerly anticipated Christmas and most consider this as their favorite time of the year. In fact, the Philippines is known as the country with the longest celebration of Christmas!

To further make the holiday season more joyful, Jollibee launched its Christmas campaign last October. With the theme of “Make it Christmas with Jollibee Joy” – it highlights how everyday moments can be occasions to celebrate the joy of the season.

“We want to make sure our customers feel the warmth and joy of the season, be it through our delicious food or their delightful experiences whenever they go to a Jollibee store. We want to remind everyone that even the simplest of joys can make this Christmas extra meaningful and wonderful if it is shared with loved ones”, says Dorothy Dee-Ching, VP - Marketing of Jollibee.

Frotea Expands with 4 New Branches in Batangas and Cavite

Frotea, the leading milk tea dessert brand in the Philippines, puts a twist on well-loved dessert flavors, and brings a fun and welcoming setting into their spaces by blending pop colors with modern aesthetics. After successfully opening two branches in Ibaan and Rosario, Batangas last September, Frotea is eagerly anticipating the launch of two new locations in Bacoor, Cavite, in the first quarter of 2024.

From stylish interior decor to comfortable seating arrangements Frotea is the coolest new go-to tambayan for after school, weekend, merienda, or lunch with a fresh dessert twist that guarantees a great experience with your family or barkada.

Make it Christmas with Chickenjoy Christmas Perfect Pairs

This holiday season, Jollibee is leveling up Christmas joy for its customers through the sizable savings they can get from its newest limited-time offer promo. From November 3 to 30, 2023, customers can avail of Chickenjoy Christmas Perfect Pairs, which pairs the crispylicious, juicylicious 1-pc. Chickenjoy with their side of choice!

Customers can enjoy this merry promo with two easy steps:

1.  Order 1-pc. Chickenjoy

2.  Add 1 side

•   With Pair A, choose among Regular Fries, Extra Rice, Coke Float, or Peach Mango Pie for only P109 and save as much as P26!

•   With Pair B, choose between indulgent limited-time offerings Choco Banana Pie or Cookie Caramel Sundae for only P125 and save as much as P16!

Run to show your support for children’s literacy through McDonald’s Stripes Run 2023: Run for Reading

Enjoy the activity with your friends, family, and pets while contributing to a worthy cause

Calling families, friends, and…even furry friends! McDonald’s is set to mount its well-loved Stripes Run: a fun, advocacy-driven running event that brings together families and friends to support Filipino children's literacy.

To be held on December 10 at the SM MOA Concert Grounds, McDonald’s Stripes Run continues to raise one million pesos for Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (RMHC) Read to Learn program which aims to elevate the literary skills of Grades 1 and 2 public school students. RMHC is McDonald’s Charity of Choice, committed to improving the well-being of Filipino children and Families.

Now on its 12th year, Stripes Run 2023 invites more Filipinos to run for reading as it welcomes not only families and friends, but fur babies as well! Through the new 1K Fur Stripes category, pets can now participate alongside their fur moms and dads, letting them enjoy the run’s festivities, too. Fur Stripes will be available as a category for interested participants upon registering, alongside a wide variety of other categories for different distances and age groups: 1K Kiddie Stripes, 3K Stripes, 3K Family Stripes, 5K Stripes, 5K Squad Stripes, and 10K Stripes.

World Champions, Marc & Alex Marquez, Balance Over 200 Bamboo Baskets in Scooter Competition Ahead of Thailand MotoGP

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Modest scooters adorned with towering stacks behind! No, it's not the bustling streets of Thailand, but a riveting scooter race between 8-time MotoGP World Champion, Marc Marquez, and his Moto2 world Champion brother, Alex Marquez, as they weave through the quiet, grassy dirt tracks of Buriram. In this eccentric pre-Grand Prix challenge, the brothers pitted their skills against each other, turning the competition into a spectacle that showcased their balance and competitiveness.

In the first sprint of the scooter race, Alex and Marc faced the challenge of maneuvering 17 bags filled with Thai silk, weighing over 150kg and stretching over 4 meters wide, leading to a collision at the first roundabout. A wide final turn by Alex resulted in a ditch encounter, enabling Marc to cross the finish line first.

Red Bull Dance Your Style National Winner “JXYB” Takes the Philippines to Germany

Excitement builds as the clock ticks down to the most awaited dance competition of the year. In a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the rich genres of dance, the Philippines is gearing up to take over the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in Frankfurt, Germany. Set to take place on November 4, this event will feature dancers from all over the world battling it out on the international stage. 

After securing his win at the National Finals in Manila, Louries “JXYB” Dhztine Bernardino will be representing the country in the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals. His unique style and technique shined through fifteen other dancers who came from all different provinces across the Philippines – Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, and Baguio to name a few. The variety of provinces brought a mix of cultures and identities onto the stage, but in the end, “JXYB”’s unique style stood out and won them the crown. With the World Finals now approaching, “JXYB”  is ready to bring his A-game to the international dance floor. 

Make it Christmas with Jollibee Joy: Transforming everyday moments into Christmas

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year as it brings forth a season of fun gatherings, anticipated reunions, and festive spirits. Between the hustle and bustle of the season and the more mundane moments, capturing the true holiday spirit is simpler than we think.

Jollibee launches a campaign that shows how it can transform everyday situations into Christmas, because of the joy that it brings to people. Its heartwarming video captures the moment when unsuspecting individuals step into what appears to be a standard Christmas-themed photo booth, only to discover an extraordinary surprise!

“At Jollibee, we believe that Christmas is about the joy that we share with our loved ones,” said Mari Aldecoa, Assistant Vice President. “This season, we hope that Jollibee can once again help in making every gathering more enjoyable and memorable. Together, let’s make this Christmas a wonderful one with Jollibee Joy.”

Jollibee kicks off the holidays with new Christmas Chocolate Creations

Just like how Filipinos like to start celebrating Christmas early, Jollibee is already kicking off the holiday season with the launch of its two new indulgent dessert offerings, the Christmas Chocolate Creations!

These are the Cookie Caramel Sundae and Choco Banana Pie which both combine everyone’s favorite chocolate with different flavors and textures to create the ultimate experience of Christmas indulgence.

The Cookie Caramel Sundae, which starts at Php 59.00, is a creamy vanilla soft-serve that's generously topped with whole and crushed Chips Ahoy!® chocolate chip cookies, a chocolate shell coating, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

The Choco Banana Pie, on the other hand, starts at Php 47.00 and seamlessly marries sweet banana filling and rich chocolate fudge inside Jollibee’s signature crispy pie crust.

Jollibee’s Christmas Chocolate Creations are now available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for a limited time only. Make sure to drop by your nearest Jollibee branch and treat yourself and your loved ones via dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru. You can also opt to have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee delivery app, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and Foodpanda!

So what are you waiting for? Share the indulgence with the Jollibee Christmas Chocolate Creations.

For more information and updates on Jollibee’s products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Mang Inasal celebrates nationwide Ihaw Fest this October

Mang Inasal, the Philippines' Grill Expert, is treating all its customers this October with delicious freebies through the nationwide Ihaw Fest.

“As we continue our year-long celebration of our 20th anniversary, Mang Inasal is not only offering the best Ihaw-Sarap deals but also giving our customers free Extra Creamy Halo-Halo for the first two weeks and free Palabok on the second half of our Ihaw Fest,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro. 

From October 1 to 15, every purchase of two Chicken Inasal Value Meals (Paa or Pecho) entitles Mang Inasal customers to one free Halo-Halo small (either Extra Creamy Halo-Halo or Crema de Leche Halo-Halo). While from October 16 to 31, every order of Family Fiesta bundles – a bilao of Chicken Inasal and/or Pork BBQ with Java Rice platter and drinks good for up to six people – affords customers the chance to enjoy two free Palabok solos. All offers are available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

Want Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates and https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals.