Student on a budget? Mang Inasal’s “Ihaw-Sarap Savers” are here!

It’s August, and for students, we all know what that means…pasukan na! And whether you’re attending them face-to-face or hybrid, there’s one thing that makes it all worth it -- getting your daily baon or allowance!

But everyone knows the struggle is real when you’re a student on a budget. What do you do when your baon is not enough?

Say ‘sana ol’ no more with these budgeting tips to help you make the most of your allowance!

1. Ilakad mo na lang!

Sometimes transportation fares pile up into one, big expense, even with the student discount. If you can walk it, walk! That extra cash you just saved up will come in handy on your next lunch break!

foodpanda celebrates its Ka-panda delivery partners

Online quick-commerce platform foodpanda recently rolled out a series of festivities to show support and appreciation to its delivery partners, whom the company considers as crucial to the growth and success of its business. 

Among the activities were a nationwide raffle for all active Ka-panda riders where they got a chance to win cash prizes, mobile devices, and a brand-new motorcycle, among others.

Francis Ian Villamayor, a Ka-panda partner biker from Manila North, was the lucky winner of the brand-new motorcycle.  He said, “Actually, tuwing umoorder kami dati sa foodpanda tinatanong ko yung mga riders kung paano ang pag-register nila kaya sinubukan ko. Sobrang saya ko na nakapasok ako. Yung time na yun medyo kailangan ko rin ng pera dahil kakapanganak lang ng misis ko at kailangan ng budget. Sobrang laking blessing ng foodpanda sa amin at nagpapasalamat akong nanalo ako nito.”

The Red Ribbon Fun Pack brings snack time and playtime together!

Looking for a way to make your kid’s snack time more fun? Or a happy little surprise to put in their lunch box? Red Ribbon has got you covered with the Red Ribbon Fun Pack! 

While snacking on Red Ribbon’s delicious pastries and breads, your kids will surely enjoy building and playing with a Barbie or Hot Wheels 3D puzzle that comes with every Red Ribbon Fun Pack! 

The Red Ribbon Fun Pack comes in a 5-piece or 4-piece assortment of Red Ribbon's delicious breads and pastries - Butter Mamon, Cheesy Ensaimada, and Cake Slices. Each Red Ribbon Fun Pack comes with 1 sheet of Barbie or Hot Wheels 3D puzzle, available in 6 collectible designs. 

Playtime can be pretty and pink with the Red Ribbon Fun Pack’s Barbie 3D puzzles that come in 3 collectible designs: Dreamhouse Adventures, Barbie Fantasy, and Happy Vibes. All designs include a pretty Barbie paper doll with different candy-colored backgrounds and accessories. Start an exciting race adventure with your little ones by assembling the Hot Wheels 3D Puzzle race cars that also come in 3 exciting car designs: Rodger Dodger, Twin Mill, and Muscle Bound.

McDonald’s makes your favorite burgers Fresh N Tasty, just the way you like it

Experience a fresh new way to enjoy your McDonald’s favorites with the addition of lettuce and tomatoes!

Burgers are undeniably on top of everyone’s not-so-guilty pleasures. And why not – the savory goodness of beef patties or chicken fillets paired with oozing cheese and hefty buns are just too satisfying to ignore.

And while we enjoy the filling taste that burgers provide, McDonald’s is here to give us the food fixes we never knew we needed through Fresh ‘N Tasty Burgers – your favorite McDonald’s burgers now with slices of zesty tomato and refreshing lettuce!

You heard that right – there’s more to love in the McDonald’s burgers you already love and enjoy! Have a more delectable dining experience with Fresh ‘N Tasty Burgers as McDonald’s now offers tomatoes and lettuce to the classic favorites Burger McDo, Cheesy Burger McDo, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Double Cheeseburger, and Quarter Pounder with Cheese!

Be a ringleader to your own toy circus with McDonald’s Happy Meal Carnival Deal

Children will get a FREE surprise toy with every Happy Meal Purchase— giving them more ways to create their own toy carnival!

Come one, come all! In McDonald’s Philippines, all kinds of toys and characters join in on the fun in the new Happy Meal Carnival Deal!

The Carnival Deal, a special Happy Meal promotion, will give children an extra surprise toy with every Happy Meal purchase. With more toys to bring home, children have endless possibilities to make playtime more exciting! Despite limited and missed out opportunities for outdoor adventures and explorations, the Happy Meal Carnival Deal and its variety of toys let children explore in a different way: through cultivating a world of imagination. With a variety of toys in the deal— from science-themed, fairy tales, and even dinosaurs— children can form their very own toy circus!

Taco Bell goes bold and fearless with its newest innovation: the Naked Chicken Taco!

There’s a new chick on the block! What if you could take your standard taco shell and swap it out for some juicy, perfectly cooked chicken? Well, that would be the new Naked Chicken Taco! Get this brand new innovation from Taco Bell, available from July 26 to October 17, only!

Indulge in a different kind of taco filled to the brim with shredded fresh lettuce, fresh tomatoes, cheddar cheese and sour cream. But instead of your classic crunchy or soft taco shell, it comes with a crispy chicken taco that is seasoned and batter-fried to perfection!

Visual artist holds on-the-spot painting session at Mang Inasal

While the rest of the world are used to doing "foodfies" (food selfies) to share online about their favorite food, Bocaray-based visual artist Eric Egualada made netizens smile as he showed a unique way to express love for Mang Inasal -- through live painting.

In a recent trip to Mang Inasal Festive Walk Iloilo, Egualada did an on-the-spot painting session, sketching his “Ihaw-Sarap“ favorite Chicken Inasal, Palabok, and Extra Creamy Halo-Halo.

foodpanda's "dark" stores point to a bright future for grocery and quick commerce

how pandamart is leading the grocery delivery space and empowering businesses – both big and small – to adopt to new normal of grocery shopping

The growth of e-commerce and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant uptick in the demand for online grocery delivery services. And with it comes the emergence of a new player that is changing the landscape of grocery shopping and retail commerce as we know it: dark stores.

Mekeni strengthens promotion of local heritage

Photo shows (L-R) Pampanga Press Club President Noel Tulabut, Mekeni AVP for Marketing Kathlene Gomez-Schultz, Mekeni AVP for HR and Export Marilou Uy, Consul General Elmer Cato, Mekeni President Prudencio S. Garcia, and Skills Simplified CEO Francis Miranda at the Gawad Alab ng Lahi event held at Whitby Hotel, New York (Photo credit: Troi Santos, CNN Philippines).

Mekeni Food Corporation, one of the country’s biggest food manufacturing companies, is further solidifying its commitment to promoting local heritage not just in the country but in the US.

Looking for a tipid merienda hack? Create your own affordable 2-pc snack combos at McDonald’s!

Whether you’re an employee facing petsa de peligro or a student with a limited allowance, McDonald’s got you. Their NEW McSavers Mix & Match allows you to create your own 2-pc snack combo for only P75*! 

When budgets are tight, your food choices need not be limited when you dine at McDonald’s!

Through their McSavers Mix & Match, all types of budgetarians have the freedom to create a 2-pc snack combo for the same affordable price – guaranteeing satisfaction and tummy fill despite the challenging times. 

Even during petsa de peligro, Office-goers can have a delicious and affordable merienda in between work, made possible by McSavers Mix & Match. With 4 options to choose from for the main dish and 8 options to choose from as a side, budgetarian office-goers can create filling combos like 1-pc Mushroom Pepper Steak & Coke McFloat, McSpaghetti & Apple Pie, or a McCrispy Chicken Sandwich & Regular Fries.

So much flavor to savor from a big burger like Jollibee Champ

Now more than ever, Filipinos are looking for a meal that can completely satisfy them and their cravings, especially when those cravings get extra big.

Nothing quite satisfies big appetites than a good, meaty burger—and for Filipinos who pride themselves as burger fans, they want something that’s big on both flavor and size. After all, nothing less can hit the spot when there’s a lot of hunger to beat.

That’s why for those looking for a burger that can check all those boxes, nothing does it well than the Jollibee Champ, which is still the best choice around when it comes to big burgers.

That’s because the Champ’s got that famous and iconic 1/3 pound patty made with 100% pure beef that fans love, topped with mouthwatering tomato, lettuce, and cheese, sandwiched in between soft and delightful sesame seed buns. All of these ingredients come together to bring you a big burger with a big flavor to savor as you enjoy Jollibee’s premium big burger offering, as can be seen in Jollibee's latest video commercial for Champ:

JolliBots are back to take play time to the next level!

The robot-themed Jolly Kiddie Meal toys are back!  With its highly successful launch last February, Jollibee is bringing back the well-loved JolliBots starting July 16 to the delight of many kids and kids-at-heart.

The JolliBots are making a much-awaited comeback to provide an enjoyable playtime for kids as they transform their favorite Jollibee food items into their favorite mascots.

Leading the pack is Jollibee who pops out of a Chickenjoy Bucket by retracting both arms and flipping its lid. Simply twisting and turning the upper corners of the Jolly Spaghetti box will reveal Hetty. Those who love the Jollibee Chocolate Sundae will also enjoy revealing Twirlie from the robot cup—just split the ice cream portion and rotate the arms to extend the toy figure. Kids can complete the JolliBots experience with the robotized Jolly Crispy Fries and Yumburger. They just have to flip the upper portions of the toys to reveal Popo and Yum, respectively.

Mekeni brings well-loved tocino to the US market

Another Mekeni food product will be available in the US market soon as Mekeni Food Corporation announced that they are bringing their well-loved tocino through Island Pacific Supermarket.

Mekeni President Prudencio Garcia said that this new development in their world-market journey is a testament to their commitment to uplift the lives of Filipinos and bring pride to the country.

Mekeni expands reach by bringing kikiam, fish balls, and tocino to the US. Available in all Island Pacific stores.