ALOHA, 2019! Century Park Hotel to Celebrate the New Year With a Pool Party

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Manila, Philippines – As Christmas is fast-approaching, plans are also underway to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the second merriest day of the year in the Philippines.  With everyone juggling their social schedules between parties left and right, Century Park Hotel (CPH),  one of the finest hotels in Manila, has made New Year’s Eve planning convenient and more exciting for you.

Say “Aloha!” to 2019! Welcome the New Year with a rockin’ pool party at the hotel’s Palm Grove from 10:00PM onwards.  For only P1,200 (adults) and P700 (kids), guests can enjoy the hotel’s temperature-controlled pool at their leisure while waiting for 2019 to ring in.  What’s more, the tickets come with drinks, food and a live band. Now that is a truly unique way of waiting for the clock to strike midnight!

Going for a staycation? CPH has also prepared a New Year’s Room Package for the discerning guest.  Starting at P6,500net one can take advantage of a Superior Room, breakfast for two and New Year tickets for two.  De Luxe Rooms can be availed at P7,500net while Jr. Superior Rooms are available at P8,500net with the same package inclusions (Superior Room). 

“We want to welcome the New Year with style. A swim party is a truly different way of welcoming 2019.  When everyone attends parties or just stay at home for the occasion, here at Century Park Hotel, one can enjoy staying in and partying at the same time.  We are the only outdoor temperature-controlled pool in Manila and we want our guests to enjoy it especially on this special day,” said General Manager Anthony Tan.

The New Year’s Room Package is exclusively available on December 31, 2018 only.

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contactinformation@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

Welcome 2019 with the biggest New Year’s Countdown at BGC, Taguig

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Ring in the New Year with a massive year-end street party for a night of food, fun, fireworks, and world-class performances from Jessica Sanchez, KZ Tandingan, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Lesha, Autotelic, Bret Jackson, Sofia Romualdez, Curtismith, Massiah, and Astro Kidd as Bonifacio Global City, in partnership with the City of Taguig, presents BGC X Taguig Pulse 2019: The Year-End Countdown.

The event will take place along 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street (between 28th and 30th Street) on December 31, 2018, starting with an anticipated New Year’s Mass at 6pm for the entire community. The festivities will then kick off with a musical performance inspired by the hit movie The Greatest Showman, leading up to a concert series that culminates with a heart-stopping countdown to 2019 featuring a state-of-the-art centerpiece with curved LED screens and intelligent lighting to mark the new year, followed by a spectacular 15-minute fireworks display.

Select Bonifacio High Street restaurants will be open past midnight while some Mercato Centrale merchants will also be setting up pop-up booths within the venue to serve the thousands of people expected to attend.

Co-presented by Angkas PH and Frontrow, with AXA Philippines and Jack Daniel’s as major sponsors, and CNN Philippines and GMA Network as official media partners, BGC X Taguig Pulse 2019: The Year-End Countdown is free and open for all. For more information, visit BGC’s official Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph and https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet.

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15,000 Angkas supporters attended FREE Thanksgiving Concert

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Angkas has been getting overwhelming support from commuters, lawmakers, government officials, celebrities, and various other groups in light of the recent TRO issued by the Supreme Court in favor of the LTFRB.

Photo : Stanley Briz

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The massive support that Angkas has been getting was evident in a free concert with thousands of people – all Angkas customers and supporters join the free concert last Saturday held at the Quezon City Circle main stage with featured top celebrities such as Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion, Hale, Ella Cruz, Shanti Dope, Mayonnaise, Quest, Ex Battalion, Gab Valenciano, and Andrew E.

In short videos shown during the concert, other prominent stars expressed their support for Angkas including Dingdong Dantes, Yassi Presman, Matteo Guidicelli, Tim Yap, Rovilson Fernandez, Marc Nelson, Phoemela Barranda, Kim Atienza, Myrtle Sarasa, Sabbie Rodriguez, Shawn Yao, Fabio Ide, and Jinno Rufino.

Lawmakers and government officials threw in their support for Angkas. Congressmen Winston Castelo, Cristal Bagatsing, Rodel Batocabe, Johnny T. Pimental, Xavier Jesus Romualdo, and Cebu Mayor Tomas Osmeña all issued statements in favor of the continued operation of Angkas considering the sorry state of mass transport in the country today and the benefits that the service has been providing local commuters.

“Government is supposed to make the people’s lives better, not worse. Angkas was a cleaner, safer version of what is the only practical mode of transportation for many Cebuanos, especially those who live in remote barangays,” Osmeña said in a news interview.

Former LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez reiterated in his post that Angkas should be allowed to operate and that the LTFRB and the DOTr have the power to legitimize and regulate the ride-hailing service.

Congressman Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, likewise urged the DOTr to allow Angkas to continue its operation for the sake of public interests.

In a recent statement, Castelo said the DOTr can issue a Department Order to allow Angkas’ ride-hailing operations in the same manner that transportation network companies (TNC) or transport network vehicle services (TNVS) like Grab were allowed to do so.

“A mere DO can suffice to lessen the suffering of the commuting public. DOTr should realize this. If they cannot provide efficient and reliable mass transportation system as they are mandated to do, they should at least be creative and use modern technology. We should not be technical and legalistic on this while millions of Filipinos are suffering from traffic and losing PHP2 billion in lost opportunities,” Castelo said.

Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel of Surigao del Sur, in turn, decried the timing of the SC order. “Actually, the TRO is only temporary, however, the timing is not right considering the Christmas rush. Many commuters are having a hard time getting a ride. This will again be a big burden to our traveling public,” Pimentel said in a news report.

The Mobility Coalition, an alliance of organizations supporting commuter welfare, also recently issued a statement supporting Angkas. In the statement, the group said that they are disheartened by the recent Supreme Court decision and declared their support of the "regulation of motorcycle taxis as a public transport option"

Joining Angkas Public Affairs Head George Royeca and Angkas Operation Head David Medrana  in the media conference is Atty. Ariel Inton, President of the Lawyers For Commuters’ Safety and Protection group, who pledge his support to the #SaveAngkas initiative.

The online community was abuzz with tremendous support for Angkas, acknowledging the help that the ride-hailing app has given commuters like them. In fact, the hashtag #SaveAngkas has trended on Twitter recently, and most tweets have been in support of moves to allow the operation of Angkas and to work for its regulation.

Moreover, around 130,000 netizens have signed an online petition calling on the government to “Save Angkas” and regulate motorcycle taxis instead of prohibiting them from operating. The number of signatories continue to increase for the change.org petition.

“We have received tremendous support from our customers and from the general public and we are truly grateful about this,” noted George Royeca, Angkas head of Regulatory and Public Affairs. “Rest assured that we will do our best to come up with a course of action that's within the bounds of law so that we can once again serve the Filipino commuters," he added.

Without the legitimate Angkas ride-hailing service, passengers are forced to use underground habal-habal services, according to Angkas Operations Head David Medrana.

"These habal-habals are riskier for our commuters because many of these bikers have no drivers' licenses, have had no training in proper motorcycle safety procedures and proper motorcycle regulations, and offer no insurance at all," he added.

The LTFRB continues to insist that motorcycles are unfit for passenger transport due to safety issues. Angkas officials stress, however, that the LTFRB has consistently ignored Angkas' safety record as well as proof of the precautions it takes to ensure passenger safety, including biker training and assessment, quality helmets, and accident insurance.

Angkas' safety record currently stands at 99.997%, above and beyond the rates cited by government agencies to claim otherwise. “Our safety record is a testament not only to the viability of using motorcycles for safe passenger services, but also of the massive improvements that a single committed organization can make to professionalize an industry,” stressed Royeca.

The Angkas petition can be found on this link: https://www.change.org/p/ltfrb-saveangkas-and-support-the-regulation-of-motorcycle-taxis-in-the-philippines.

Amaia Steps Pasig sells out 2 buildings; launches new building, Blanca

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Upon the success of the first two buildings of Amaia Steps Pasig, it now prepares to launch its newest building, Blanca, in early 2019. This positive development further motivates top-of-mind property developer Amaia Land Corp. to push its goal of providing quality yet affordable condo living to more residents in the metro. 

Amaia Steps Pasig prepares to launch its newest building, Blanca, which will start construction in the first quarter of 2019, and with a target turnover period in June 2021.
Amaia Steps Pasig has sold a total of 220 units in its Aria building and another 122 units in its Esperanza building. The new Amaia Steps Pasig Blanca will start construction in the first quarter of 2019, with a target turnover period in June 2021. 

Located at Eusebio St. in Brgy. San Miguel, Amaia Steps Pasig Blanca is a midrise condominium with support retail shops in the sprawling residential landscape of Pasig City. It will best exemplify contemporary living in its spacious and sleekly designed Studio, De Luxe, and Premier units. 

The property’s recreational facilities will feature a swimming pool, a courtyard garden, a children’s play area, jogging path, and a clubhouse which were completed on the early half of 2018. 

Amaia Steps Pasig Blanca will be easily accessed from major roads and will be less than six kilometers from the Ortigas Business District and four kilometers from C-5 Road suitable for working professionals such as engineers, accountants, consultants, officers and call center agents. The mid-rise condo will likewise be near retail establishments such as Tiendesitas, SM Supercenter Pasig, Robinsons Galleria, and the Pasig Public Market, as well as educational institutions, hospitals, and restaurants making everything within reach for everyone. 

Transportation will readily be available as shuttle services, jeepneys, tricycles, and ferries abound in the area. 

Amaia Land brings the dream of owning an affordable superior-quality home closer to hardworking Filipinos through easy payment options: cash, deferred cash, and bank financing. 

With its mission of serving aspiring Filipino homeowners with affordable yet quality homes, Amaia ensures comfortable lives for them today and in many years to come. Amaia CARES for life, the living, and the spaces around it. 

For inquiries about Amaia Steps Pasig Blanca and other Amaia developments, check out www.amaialand.com or follow www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Leave nothing but your footprint: Reef makes a pledge for cleaner beaches

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Dedicated to making sure beaches stay clean and healthy, international beach apparel brand Reef pledges to use the fun, freedom and spirit of the beach to champion a better life for people and planet. 

To achieve this, Reef is targeting to accomplish 1,500 beach clean ups, remove 150,000 lbs of trash, and engage 30,000 volunteers around the world this year, in the hopes that their industry and communities play an equally big role in enacting meaningful change for the planet. 

Volunteers pick up trash from the shore of San Juan, La Union during Reef’s Free the Sea Movement 3. 

Globally, Reef partnered with Surfrider and has cleaned up 840 beaches and collected 206,871 lbs of trash which is beyond the target mentioned with the help of 30,654 volunteers as of this writing. 

In the Philippines, Reef hosted their annual Free the Sea Movement, a fun-filled 3-day event and coastal clean-up that aims to promote responsible travel and environmental conservation. 

Now on its third year, Reef’s Free the Sea Movement 3 in San Juan, La Union was created in partnership with WWF-Philippines and aimed to encourage people to live a sustainable lifestyle by not using single-use plastics that are harmful to the environment, specifically oceans. 

100 volunteers participated in the clean-up during Free the Sea Movement 3 and the event also included Plastic Solutions’ talk on eco-brick making. Reef is also part of WWF-Philippines Ayoko ng Plastic Campaign, which seeks to lessen, and eventually eliminate, single-use plastics within the country by raising awareness of the issue of plastic pollution with the public. 

Single-use plastics are among the biggest pollutants found in our oceans today. In 2016, plastic production amounted to as much as 335 million metric tons, approximately half of that amount used for single-use purposes. A whopping 32% of plastic packaging being left to the environs, with 8 million tons of plastic packaging wind up in the ocean each year. 

Reef’s Music Festival Night at Free the Sea Movement 3 caps off the first day of the event with performances from different bands. 

The event also included free surfing clinics for the volunteers and a fun Music Festival Night graced by bands like Orange & Lemons, G2 & the Bundocks, Coeli, The Geeks PH, Rusty Machines, Eazyhead, We are Imaginary, Cheats. 

Aside from mounting coastal clean-ups, Reef is also committed to supporting environmental programs of local communities. Recently, Reef also donated cash and goods to the La Union Surfers Club to support the organization’s environmental efforts in the area. 

“A lot of our programs next year will be geared towards encouraging people to live a sustainable lifestyle,” says Reef Philippine Marketing Head Marnelli Gaerlan. 

“Most of our products are now PVC free and we even have sandals enhanced with Eco One as well which makes them 100% biodegradable.” 

Eco-One®, by Ecologic, LLC. Eco-One is an organic additive that enhances the biodegradation process through a series of chemical and biological processes when disposed of in a biologically active landfill. A normal plastic bag could take hundreds of years to breakdown, but with Eco-One, the material will biodegrade over a shorter period of time. 

Next year, Reef will also enhance their plastic packaging with Eco-One. 

Reef’s pledge for cleaner beaches is in line with their latest campaign Beach Freely, which encourages everyone who steps into the sand or into Reef products to experience the beach in their own way and take that fun spirit of the beach with them wherever they go. 

By committing to preserve and restore beaches, Reef aims to help ensure that everyone continues to have the opportunity to Beach Freely. 

Embrace the spirit of fun, freedom and the beach with Reef – watch the recap of Free the Sea Movement 3 in La Union by visiting https://bit.ly/2EcTPEw. 

For more updates on Beach Freely and Reef’s products and activities, follow www.facebook.com/reefphils/. 

ABOUT REEF® 

REEF is the global brand that encourages people everywhere to Beach Freely. United by the spirit of the beach since 1984, REEF designs innovative and comfort-driven products to celebrate the freedom and fun of the beach lifestyle. 

REEF® and Reef Beach Freely™ are trademarks of South Cone, Inc. 

Mang Inasal ushers in Christmas season with new Molo Soup

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Mang Inasal, the country’s leading Pinoy quick service restaurant that serves the No.1 Chicken Inasal, welcomes Christmas time with a new offering that is definitely suited for the festive season.

Believed to have originated from the town of Molo in Iloilo Province, Molo Soup has for its main ingredient, seasoned ground pork wrapped in molo or wonton wrapper. Also known as Pancit Molo, this Filipino pork dumpling soup has been an endearing comfort food for many Ilonggos, as well as Pinoys in other parts of the archipelago.

Made of chicken broth with molo dumplings, misua, minced garlic and spring onion, the Mang Inasal Molo Soup not only complements the cool Christmas weather, it is also goes perfectly with Mang Inasal’s 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot-sa-Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal. 

“Our Molo Soup is simply ‘bagay sa Chicken Inasal’ (goes well with Chicken Inasal), as it caps the meal with a hearty soup. We hope to further complete our customers’ dining experience with the introduction of this well-loved Pinoy comfort food,” said Brand Manager Mimi Mendoza.

It can be taken as a side dish to any of the Mang Inasal value meals or as a stand-alone dish. And it is even affordably priced.

There is one more reason to visit Mang Inasal store now – to dig into that hot bowl of Molo Soup, which is now available in Mang Inasal stores in Mega Manila and South Luzon, and will soon be available in other regions in the first quarter of 2019.

Try the delicious Mang Inasal Molo Soup now!

Making reunions REAL again this Holiday Season

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Filipinos are all about family. The mandatory family reunion happens not just once or twice a year, but every chance possible. From Birthdays to graduations all the way to the grand Christmas reunion, family gatherings are always filled with food, catching up, and loads of wholesome family fun.

Lately, we’ve seen many changes in traditional family dynamics — from a simple meal to dance numbers by the grandkids. Families are reaching out to friends and relatives abroad through technology. While technology can be used to connect people, it can also become a wall between family members.

How many times have you walked into a room and you are ignored by everyone hooked on their gadgets? This is the reality that has become the new norm. The simple act of truly connecting has become a valuable commodity that needs to be safeguarded by everyone in the family.

This Holiday season, a brand has decided to take action to advocate for real connections. It’s not asking you to completely give up your created social media life but to at least save the dining table from it — to keep shared family moments Real again.

El Real is a pasta brand that plans to espouse this habit of safeguarding the dining moment from gadget distraction. As a beloved family brand, El Real will position itself as the champion for Real Family moments. The brand focuses on a typical family where we see the journey from the time the kids are growing to present time in order to dramatize the big shift in the way things are. The absence of technology encourages real bonding between siblings and their mother while in the present, gadgets have isolated each one from the intended bonding that should happen during the family reunion.

This advocacy is a good positioning for the brand El Real as it puts purpose to a very familiar product: pasta and sauce. Spaghetti and Macaroni being a staple in most Filipino gathering, can remind us that there is so much for us to share with everyone and that each enjoyable moment is an opportunity to create real moments. The plan is to launch the advocacy campaign this holiday season by using the traditional Christmas reunion but eventually to progress to other family bonding moments. Here we are faced with an opportunity to create new traditions, which will reflect each family’s desire to have a more real meaningful connection that’s free from any distractions.

This is just the beginning for El Real in its pursuit to make real relevance to Filipino families. Let’s start creating Real Moments with El Real.

Make REAL moments this Holiday Season.

#REALunion #Realmoments

For more details, like and Follow El Real’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iloveelreal/

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 https://www.facebook.com/iloveelreal/videos/2280899115524105/.

Discovery Group Hotels & Resorts a member of TripAdvisor's "Most Excellent" large hotel chain

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has earned the prestigious distinction of being named the number one “Most Excellent” large hotel chain in the world by TripAdvisor. For its first-ever “Most Excellent” awards, TripAdvisor selected the winners based on which brands have the highest percentage of Certificate of Excellence recipients globally for 2018. With 532 distinctive properties within its global brand portfolio boasting this prominent seal, Preferred Hotels & Resorts made the top of the list in the “large hotel chains” category (>500 hotels). 

Discovery Primea, Discovery Shores Boracay and Discovery Suites are all a part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts portfolio, in the L.V.X, Lifestyle and Connect Collections respectively. All three were among the 532 member hotels receiving the prominent TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence seal in 2018, which brought Preferred Hotels & Resorts to the top of the list in the “large hotel chains” category (>500 hotels). 

“Being a part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts is already an accomplishment in itself,” says Jun Parreño, Discovery World Corporation president. “This recognition by the TripAdvisor community, and the 2018 Certificate of Excellence seal, strengthens our world-class standing of The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc. properties. Our guests can continue to experience the luxury and award-winning service that Discovery properties are known for.” 

“This ‘Most Excellent’ award is testament to the dedication of our incredible member hotels that continuously inspire travelers by delivering genuine and memorable hospitality experiences in a way that only independent hotels can,” said Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition by the TripAdvisor community, and look forward to connecting even more travelers to the unique story that each of our hotels has to share.” 

The Preferred Hotels and Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Properties that are part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts brand assure discerning travelers that only the highest standards, unparalleled service, and a singular luxury hospitality experience is to be expected in the property they are staying in -- qualities that Discovery Primea, Discovery Shores Boracay and Discovery Suites are known for.

To learn more about TripAdvisor's "Most Excellent" awards and its methodology and to review the complete rankings, visit TripAdvisor's press room. 

To browse all of the independent hotel experiences available within the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio, visit www.PreferredHotels.com.

Lights, Camera, Party at SM Cinema’s Event Cinema

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Have you ever imagined having an exclusive event at the cinema with your movie of choice playing? 

Look no further as SM Cinema brings you Event Cinema, a venue for special parties that make unforgettable moments come to life.

Event Cinema is located at SM Mall of Asia. It is equipped with a 4D theatre and holds a 45-seating capacity. From kiddie parties to corporate junctions, there’s a special package for any private function here. 

Have a particular theme in mind? No worries, as Event Cinema allows customized packages to fit every party need. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the party as Event Cinema takes care of every need including food, invitations, loot bags and decors. 

Book your events through www.smcinema.com/Home/eventcinema. You may also buy tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com, or get the SM Cinema app to book your ticket and skip the line. 

Download the SM Cinema app now through the App store and Google Play. Stay tuned to /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information.

Experience a breakthrough in digital entertainment experience at home with Globe Streamwatch Xtreme

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Globe launches the world’s first all-in-one home entertainment device for only P2999 

Introducing a global innovation in home Internet and entertainment technology, Globe Telecom launches Globe Streamwatch Xtreme - the world’s first all-in-one device with fast home internet, free local TV channels, and Internet TV with 1M videos, shows, and movies. 

Globe Streamwatch Xtreme has internet connection that is 2x faster, 2X stronger, 2x wider coverage than pocket wifi device. Since this is prepaid, you also have no monthly bill and it’s reloadable. Plus, you can watch clear live local free TV channels without eating into your load. It is also a Set Top Box which gives you the power to select and stream from a variety of online content like Youtube and Facebook videos and many more that everyone in the family can enjoy. 

“Content streaming and viewing are now one of the core activities of Filipino households. These are now how families spend quality time with one another at home,” says Martha Sazon, SVP and Head of Broadband Business at Globe Telecom. “Globe Streamwatch Xtreme is specifically designed to satisfy the Filipino customers’ cravings for the best and latest in international and local content in a more accessible, user-friendly and affordable way.” 

Multiple devices can be connected to the Globe Streamwatch Xtreme at the same time for the whole family. What’s more, Globe Streamwach Xtreme is also videoke-ready with two built-in microphone outlets for those who enjoy the signature Filipino home past time. 

Globe Streamwatch Xtreme is available in select Globe stores located in Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal and regional centers, Cebu and Davao for an introductory price of P2999 (that’s P2000 off from the standard retail price of P4,999) starting December 15, 2018. With this new all-in-one device, Globe At Home Prepaid strengthens its commitment to providing the Filipino customer with the best that the international and local entertainment has to offer. 

Mang Inasal: where ‘solb’ eaters feast

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Mang Inasal turns 15 today. Since it opened its first store in Iloilo in 2003, this quick service restaurant has grown from a local must-visit store to the favorite hangout of ‘solb’ eaters throughout the country.

Mang Inasal’s 500th store, which opened in June 2018, showcases the latest design that considers customer convenience, production efficiency, and an aesthetic sense that gives a provincial, homey grillery vibe.

‘Solb’ eaters are those who go for delicious, satisfying Chicken Inasal, without qualms of eating it with their bare hands and usually with unli rice, doused with their favorite mix of chicken oil, soy sauce, vinegar, calamansi and chili.

“Seeing solb eaters feast in a Mang Inasal store is such a heartwarming sight!” said Mang Inasal Strategic Business Unit Head Jojo P. Subido. “It validates all the hard work we have put into running a restaurant whose menu carries superior tasting food and whose crew go the extra mile in delighting the customers.”

Proud of its evolution

Looking back at how the business has evolved, Mang Inasal takes pride in becoming the leading grilled chicken based on occasion and value shares in Metro Manila’s branded eat out category, a claim supported by a recent Kantar study.

“We are, indeed, very happy to note that Mang Inasal was able to reach this position,” Subido said. “We could not have done it without the support of all our valuable stakeholders – from franchisees and employees to our suppliers and customers.

“We cannot thank you enough for all your support through the years. With our continued partnership, we look forward to more milestones to achieve, both here and abroad,” Subido said.

Among the businesses under the Jollibee Foods Corporation, Mang Inasal is one of those who have grown significantly.

Team spirit and customer focus

“Teamwork drove such growth, the same spirit that enabled the Company to overcome the usual challenges confronting startups,” Subido shared.

“We painstakingly established a customer-centric mindset across our organization that prompted everyone to strictly comply with standards of food quality, workplace safety, and responsive service,” Subido said.

By setting in place an organization that provided strong manufacturing, restaurant services, and research and development support, Mang Inasal was likewise able to continually develop the consistent superior quality and taste of its flagship products -- Chicken Inasal and Pinoy Halo-Halo -- and elevate the customers' experience with the Brand.

Sustained business partnership

Mang Inasal also helped strengthen the capabilities of its partner Franchisees – who comprise 95 percent of the Company’s network of stores which this year, crossed the 500 mark. Apart from close coordination and monitoring, Mang Inasal saw to it that the Franchisees enjoy effective marketing, quality management and operational support.

In 2015 and 2017, respectively, Mang Inasal was recognized as the Outstanding Filipino Franchise in the Food Large Scale Category by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Philippine Franchise Association. Such feat earned for Mang Inasal a Hall of Fame distinction from the same award-giving organizations.

Perhaps the most tangible accomplishment of Mang Inasal is the improvement of its Brand image.

While it retained the same logo throughout the last 15 years to facilitate Brand recognition and recall, Mang Inasal did not leave any stone unturned in establishing solid positioning for its flagship and core products.

The irresistible claims of the “2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap” Chicken Inasal, the “So Creamy, So Sarap” Pinoy Halo-Halo, and the “Sizzling, Meaty Sarap” Pork Sisig further enticed the market not only to try these products, but to keep on coming back for more.

Strong brand image

Another factor, of course, has been the ‘unlimited rice’ offering that the customers have come to associate with dining at Mang Inasal. 

Supported by deliberate, sustained, and integrated on-ground activations that engaged customers all throughout the archipelago, as well as the online promotions that captured the attention of Millennials and Generation Z netizens, Mang Inasal has become a leading player in the branded eat out category.

“We are happy to note that Mang Inasal is slowly getting to where it aspires to be: a strong national icon,” Subido said. “We still have so much to do but the formidable team spirit we share with our various stakeholders will see us through as we intend to stay in the market for the long haul!”

Mang Inasal intends to further expand its network and hit 1000 stores within the next five years, while maintaining a predominantly franchised mix. Also afoot are plans to enter the international market.

How You Can Choose the Right Condo for Yourself

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Do you realize that choosing the right condo can be a challenging task? A lot of people find it daunting but you will not know how complicated it is until you are already trying to look for the right one. You can consider the physical aspect of the condo. The condo has to be attractive according to your standards. Beyond that, you need to look into the other characteristics that can make the condo amazing. You can check out santa monica ca condos for sale.

You may plan to invest in a condo or a house depending on your location. There may be venice canals houses for sale. There are various houses that come with their own characteristics that you will like as well. There are some things that you have to consider before you can effectively choose the place that you will call home.

● You would like to consider your budget. The home that you are going to invest on should be within your financial capacity. If you do not do this, then this can become problematic in the long run.

● It is also a good idea if you could check the developer of the property that you want to purchase. There are some properties that are more popular than others. There are also some that are more trusted because they have created more properties over the past few years. The reputation of the developer will always matter so you know that you will not be duped.

● Consider the security of the property. The location of the property is one of the things that will determine just how secure it is going to be. There are some condominium units that are also more secure as compared to others because of the security features available. If you are picking a condominium, you ought to find one that has easy to find fire exits.

● Get to know the possible neighbors that you are going to have. This is one of the deciding factors that will let you know how you comfortable you will be when you stay in a condominium.

There are different properties that you can find where you may choose to live. Finding the right property will make you feel at ease. You can contact the realtors in Brentwood to help you in finding the right places to choose from.

"One Great Love" This Holiday Season

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This Holiday Season, experience one inspiring love story with One Great Love, Regal Entertainment Inc.'s Christmas offering, which is an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2018. 

One Great Love is a dream-come-ture movie project for Dennis Trillo, and JC de Vera, who both wanted to work with Kim Chiu.

Kim plays the role of Zyra, a woman believes that love will complete her and will bring her joy.

"Katulad ng maraming babae gusto lang siyang mahalin ng taong mahal nya at nahihirapan sya maglet go," Kim added.

JC is Carl, Zyra's one great love. But because of his turbulent past, Carl unintentinally keeps hurting the woman he loves.

While Dennis plays Ian, Zyra's dependable friend, who eventually falls in love with her. 

Direk Erik admires the dedications of Kim, JC, and Dennis.

"Chemistry between the actors of OGL came easy because they are all genuinely sincere actors. Walang mga arte and true to their crafy. And I can tell that they all love their work! Walang 'divaness' factor silang lahat. Usually, doon lang naman talaga lumalabas ang awkwardness, pag may mga feeling sa artista. I am so lucky that I worked with professional actors,' related Direk Erik

Direk Erik also admitted that Kim was nervous because it was her first time to her love scene.

"Like what I said, if an actor is sincere and is passionate about the craft, it doesn't become a challenge. We're very professional. But of course, you hear Kim shriek after the scene because she is already anticipating what her hans will think!" Said Direk Erik.

Kim added, "ayokong ipromote itong pelikula na to na as puro love scene lang, dito sa pelikula tinackle namin ang lahat when it comes to love. Kung pano ka magmahal, ibibigay mo ang lahat. Pag napanood mo ung buong pelikula, masasabi mong kailangan pala siya, maiintindihan mong mabuti yung movie pag nakita mo yung element na yun. 

According to the director of the movie, Direk Eric Quizon, "Sa movie, hindi kami puro humugot dito. Humuhugot kami emosyons pero hindi kami gumagamit ng hugot lines. Maganda yung storya ng pelikula, yun ang pinagmamalaki ko."

"This is a different kind of love story with all the twists, kilig, hugot, and puso."

One Great Love will introduce to us a number of characters, to which at least one of them we could relate to. Are you the type to cling to someone you love no matter what? Or Are you willing to let it go for someone you love? All these questions and some answers you can find in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Fest entry 'One Great Love'.

Directed by Enrico S. Quizon, One Great Love  starring Dennis Trillo, JC De Vera and Kim Chiu with Eric Quizon, Miles Ocampo, Marlo Mortel, Niña Dolino. 

ONE GREAT LOVE opens in cinemas on December 25th, Christmas Day, an Official Entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Shawarma Shack renews endorsement contract of Kathniel

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The fast rising brand in the shawarma industry, Shawarma Shack, has renewed the endorsement contracts of the country's most popular and phenomenal loveteam, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. 

Present during the contract signing were Shawarma Shack owners, Walther Buenavista and Patty Collantes.

 "We continue to believe in the strong influence of Kathniel in promoting our product, that is why we never had second thoughts in renewing their endorsement contract with us, says Walther in the contract signing event held at Revolver Studio, where the newest Katnniel Shawarma Shack television commercial was filmed under the direction of Mark Meily.

"Since we acquired Daniel and Kathryn as our endorsers, our franchisees have doubled, even tripled and in 2019, we are bound to open more branches nationwide.

Indeed, we have grown so fast with Kathniel as our partners," Patty says.

"This is the most delicious shawarma in town and we are happy to endorse Shawarma

Shack. Mura na, buy one take one pa, and most of all, proudly Pinoy product pa," both Daniel and Kathryn say.

About  SHAWARMA SHACK

SHAWARMA SHACK is the home of the best value-for-money shawarma offering in the country.

This irresistible proposition of buy-one-take-one with competitive pricing generates strong demand, long lines and healthy revenue streams for the company and franchisees. The business started in 2015 as a simple food cart concept which grew from one store to more than 300 stores nationwide in just a period of three years.

Due to increasing demand, the company started its franchising business in 2017 and now has 300 business partners who benefit from the craze brought about by the Shawarma Shack. The company is committed to providing quality products and services to all its customers and make its buy-one-take-one concept last forever.

HUMBLE BEGINNING

SHAWARMA SHACK started as a small shawarma food cart in the night market of Divisoria, Manila. It's palatable shawarma products combined with its buy-one-take-one offering easily made it famous to Filipinos from all walks of life.

The brains behind this concept, which is unprecedented in the industry are Mr. Walther Uzi Buenavista (President and CEO) and Mrs. Patricia Buenavista (Vice President), who aim to delight customers with their affordable Filipino-Mediterranean cuisine.

PRODUCTS

Shawarma Wrap Beef or chicken Shawarma served wrapped in warm pita bread with cucumber, tomato, onion and three sauces of customer's choice.

Shawarma Rice - Beef or chicken Shawarma served with rice, cucumber, tomato, onion and three sauces of customer's choice.

Kebab - Grilled kebab marinated in special spices served with pita bread or rice, grilled tomato and onion, and three sauces of customer's choice

Chicken Tikka - Chicken marinated in turmeric and special Mediterranean spices served with pita bread or rice, grilled tomato and onion, and three sauces of customers choice

Keema - Pure ground beef with special spices and green peas, served with a pair of pita bread or rice, and three sauces of customer's choice

Boneless Chicken Beryani - Boneless chicken barbecue marinated in special Mediterranean served with rice, grilled tomato and onion, and three sauces of customer's choice.

Lamb Chops -  Grilled lamb chops marinated in special Mediterranean spices, served with rice, grilled tomato and onion, and three sauces of custoner's choice

Shawarma Over Fries - Beef or chicken Shawarma served over fries with three sauces of customer's choice.