Robinsons Bank wins Omni-Experience Innovator Award for RBank Sign Up

In creating a better normal for every Filipino, Robinsons Bank has accelerated its digital initiatives while continuing to put customers at the heart of their business development.

As a testament to this, Robinsons Bank was awarded the Omni-Experience Innovator Award for its RBank Sign Up in the recently concluded IDC Digital Transformation Awards 2020 Philippines held by leading IT market research and advisory firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Similarly, it was also recognized by the International Business Magazine as the Most Innovative Retail Banking Product -- Philippines 2020.

The RBank Sign Up app is one of the newest products launched during the pandemic as a response to the needs of many Filipinos. The Sign Up capability lets customers open a bank account through an all-digital and online process. With just one (1) ID card, e-KYC, and internet connection, customers are sure to have their account details within minutes of completing the application. 

“Robinsons Bank takes customer-centricity seriously. Traditional banks develop processes just to re-engineer themselves internally but nowadays we are re-engineering primarily to improve our customer’s experience and to enable them more in a digitized environment,” Mr. Ramon Abasolo, RBank's Chief Digital Officer explains that one of the main drivers for this initiative is to service the needs of their clients. 

Through the app, customers can now open a Simple Savings Deposit Account, Regular Savings Account, Passbook Savings Account, and a Payroll Account with unique paths depending on the selected bank product.

“RBank Sign Up’s fully digitized and agile banking process helped clients utilize online banking at their own convenience. The variety of products offered in just one single app made it more beneficial not only for personal banking, but also for corporate clients and soon to sole proprietors and micro-enterprises. As the pandemic changed the way how we do banking, it only showed that they are more than ready for the future of banking.” Lilibeth Agudo, Market Analyst and DX Awards Lead for IDC Philippines, states. 

Bank beyond the ordinary

RBank’s mobile banking has taken a new form with the new RBank Digital! 

It has been designed to give users a smooth experience with its user-friendly and more responsive interface. Being a full-featured mobile banking application, the RBank Digital gives users the power to do all of their banking needs anytime and anywhere. 

Easily enable the RBank QuickR to generate a unique QR code to accept payments or fund transfers via cashless and cardless transactions. 

Skip the hassle of enrolling billers online because RBank Digital has over a hundred listed billers-- from utilities (electricity, water, cable) to insurance, and more! 

Furthermore, there’s nothing more convenient than being able to monitor all accounts in one place. Manage your savings account, credit cards, Time Deposit accounts, and more in just a single RBank Digital account. 

Ensuring safety and security at all times, the new mobile banking app has security features which users can enable and manage, allowing them to have full control of their bank accounts!

With the significant boost in digital transactions that the Bank has seen in the past months, expect more to come as Robinsons Bank continuously rolls out digital initiatives putting the customer at the center in all its innovations.

Robinsons Bank is the financial services arm of the JG Summit Group of Companies, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. It currently ranks 18th among universal and commercial banks in the country, with assets amounting to Php 131.088 Bn as of December 2019. The Bank is recognized as the Fastest Growing Commercial Bank in the Philippines for 2020 by the Global Business Outlook; and the Best Commercial Bank in the Philippines for 2020 by the International Business Magazine. RBank was also recognized as an Outstanding Employer at the PH Best Employer Brand Awards 2020. 

For inquiries and concerns, you may reach Robinsons Bank through its Customer Care Center at (02) 8637-CARE (2273) or domestic toll-free 1-800-10-637-CARE (2273); or visit its website at www.robinsonsbank.com.ph. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/robinsonsbank/ and join our Viber Community at www.bit.ly/RBankCommunity to get the latest updates.

Shop for a Cause This Christmas at Globe myBusiness Gift Local E-Bazaar

Christmas shopping has always been an exciting tradition during the holidays where everyone is filled with the spirit of giving and the desire to find that perfect gift for their friends and loved ones. And no matter how different this year’s celebration is, you can still recreate the holiday shopping experience from home, and even support a cause through the Gift Local E-Bazaar.

From November 27 to 29, the Globe myBusiness Gift Local E-Bazaar in Lazada will feature SME merchants and bazaaristas from the retail, food, and tourism industries, and even social enterprises. Everyday at 6PM for the duration of the event, selected merchants will have a live-selling that will be shown on Lazada’s platform and the Globe myBusiness Facebook page. Fun games, exciting raffle prizes, and entertainment courtesy of Globe Voices also await all e-shoppers!

Here are some of the participating merchants for the e-bazaar:

• Kajg jewelry and accessories

• TeeshertCo

• BEBE CO.

• miNEEYture

• Obra Kinaiya

• Crafts by Lesy

• Terra Philippines

• Old World Food Enterprise

• Everything About Snack

Aside from giving shoppers a virtual one-stop shop where they can buy gifts for their families and even for themselves, Globe myBusiness will be donating 100% of the merchants' joining fee to Ayala Foundation's Brigada ng Ayala project that seeks to provide help to disaster-affected areas as well as provide connectivity to public school teachers and students.

“The Gift Local campaign is all about supporting our local entrepreneurs by encouraging Christmas shoppers to buy local products. But this bazaar is unlike any other, because it incorporates the newly launched Globe myBusiness’ Unli Internet Plans, which brings the bazaar experience online for unli enjoyment,” said Alyssa Gil, Globe myBusiness Segment Marketing Manager.

Globe myBusiness’ new Unli Internet Plans is the ideal connectivity tool for those who want to start their e-commerce journey. It comes with better internet experience and free digital services for MSMEs to enjoy such as Amber SMS Blast for sending the latest promos to customers and KonsultaMD for ensuring health and safety of employees.

Don’t miss the Gift Local E-Bazaar on Lazada on November 27 to 29, and make sure to visit Globe myBusiness’ Facebook page to know more about its new Unli Internet Plans and other solutions to help you digitally transform your business!

PayMaya teams up with Amazon.com in major milestone for Philippine customers

 The first Philippine e-Wallet to offer exciting deals at Amazon.com 

Looking to shop online for awesome deals on Black Friday this November? Well, look no further—use your PayMaya to enjoy discounts at Amazon.com during this much-awaited annual shopping event.

When you shop on Amazon.com using your PayMaya virtual or physical card from 4:00 PM on November 27 to 3:59 PM on December 1, 2020, you can get a 15% discount of up to USD$25 on top of the amazing deals you can find on the site! All you have to do is enter your shipping address in the Philippines and use the discount code PYMY15 upon checkout for a minimum purchase of USD$50 (before taxes, shipping, and fees). 

PayMaya is the first Philippine eWallet to collaborate with Amazon.com, offering an even more rewarding experience to Filipino customers.  

Whether you’re looking for a nifty new gadget to give to a loved one, or unique US products for yourself, you can already start adding these to your cart and enjoy additional discounts from PayMaya especially since the holidays are just around the corner. 

“We’re happy to open up the wide range of products offered by Amazon.com to all Filipinos nationwide, along with exciting deals to give the best value for their money, while shopping from the comforts of their homes. This groundbreaking collaboration reinforces PayMaya's commitment to provide the best and most rewarding way to pay for all Filipinos, especially during this holiday season,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya. 

To start shopping with these awesome deals, just go to http://pymy.co/blackfriday2020. Getting a PayMaya account and taking advantage of this year’s Black Friday sales is easy. Just download the PayMaya app from the Google Playstore or App Store using this link: https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and sign up to find out what it’s like to shop with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything online and in stores! Remember, this Black Friday, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! 

To find out about all the perks and rewards you can get through your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce and "everyday" merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services.      

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account, with the widest 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya remittance agent network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. 

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

New ‘MMK’ episodes return with Sylvia, Arjo, Jane, and Joshua

"MMK," the longest-running drama anthology in the country, returns to feature new stories of hope and triumph over life’s greatest crises, featuring Sylvia Sanchez, Arjo Atayde, Angel Aquino, Jane de Leon, and Joshua Garcia. 

“MMK”’s first new episode is a two-part special directed by Dado Lumibao, featuring the story of Dr. El Bactol (Arjo), an emergency room doctor who helped treated COVID-19 patients, but eventually succumbed to it. Catch Arjo alongside his mother Sylvia and rising actress Jane de Leon. The second part airs on Saturday (November 28 and December 5). 

Kapamilya teen heartthrob, Joshua, on the other hand, headlines a father-and-son feature with veteran actor, Nonie Buencamino on December 12. Directed by Nuel Naval, the episode talks about the life of the fisherman Layot (Nonie) and his son Maro (Joshua), who have different aspirations in life but will try to pursue them with the help of one another.

Angel Aquino portrays OFW Vagelyn Tumbaga-Pacio in the inspiring story of a single mother who became the most successful Filipina HR Director of a famous hotel in Dubai. Watch how she rose above the many dire personal struggles that came along her way this January. 

Watch more inspiring new stories from “MMK” every Saturday, 8:45 PM on A2Z on free TV and digital TV boxes like TVplus. Digital TV box users can scan and look for A2Z channel in Metro Manila and in some parts of Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

It is also available every Saturday, 9:00 PM on Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV (SKYcable channel 8 SD and channel 167 HD, Cablelink channel 8, G Sat Direct TV channel 22, Cignal channel 22, and in most channels operated by members of Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association) and digital TV boxes. Online, it is on the Kapamilya Online Live YouTube channel and the ABS-CBN Entertainment Facebook page, as well as on TFC, the iWant app or iwanttfc.com. Viewers abroad can also catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.

For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visitwww.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

Chef Tatung’s “Simpol the Cookbook”, collaborates with NutriAsia

If celebrity chef, restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author, and popular YouTuber Chef Tatung Sarthou were to single out one word that drives his culinary journey, that would be “simpol”. Chef Tatung, after all, has spawned a huge fan base of homecooks who all share his creed, “Kahit sino kayang mag luto basta simpol.”

Chef Tatung’s “Simpol the Cookbook” online cooking show has over 1 million subscribers between YouTube and Facebook. In Simpol the Cookbook, Chef Tatung presents over 101 recipes that are easily executed using familiar ingredients and basic kitchen equipment.

This approach to cooking has defined Chef Tatung’s success through the years. His first neighborhood restaurant in Quezon City was famed for its hearty and delicious offerings. Chef Tatung quickly branched out with several casual dining restaurants that trained the spotlight on the best of Filipino cuisine, including the Tausug-inspired, blackened and coconut-infused Chicken Piyanggang.

The popularity Chef Tatung garnered from his successful restaurants led to a gig as a resident chef for ABS-CBN’s Umagang Kay Ganda. His stint at the early morning show inspired him to master his craft and develop a deeper appreciation and love for simple home cooking.

Chef Tatung soon gained international recognition for his efforts. He was one of the highlights of the Asia Madrid Fusion 2017 event at which he spoke at length about the undiscovered cuisine of Mindanao. One might also recognize him from the popular Netflix series Street Food for which he was handpicked as a resource speaker to discuss the evolution of street food in Cebu.

Chef Tatung currently hosts the popular online cooking show “Simpol,” which between Facebook and YouTube has over 1 million subscribers and counting. His passion for teaching and sharing wisdom knows no bounds.

“I really want to be known more as an author, a teacher, and an advocate. Being a chef is just a stepping stone for me to be able to do what I want to do, to understand what I want to understand,” said Chef Tatung. “There are more important things, such as food security and national identity.”

Despite the attention from around the world, however, Chef Tatung has never once lost sight of the importance of Filipino culture.

“Food is incredibly powerful in how it speaks to our values as a nation and a people,” says Chef Tatung. “It is important then to continually pass on our knowledge about cooking in a clear and understandable way to reach as many people as possible. Making cooking ‘simpol’ and less intimidating allows the story behind each dish to thrive in the hearts and minds of Filipinos everywhere.” 

No surprise, then, that “Simpol” is the title of Chef Tatung’s soon-to-be-launched fourth cookbook, a venture for which he collaborated with NutriAsia, makers of Filipino homecooks’ well-loved food condiments. Several of the prized recipes utilize NutriAsia products such as Datu Puti, Silver Swan, UFC, Golden Fiesta and Locally, highlighting these as cornerstones of the Filipino culinary experience.

Chef Tatung has been a lifelong advocate of how food can speak to the values of the Filipino people. Celebrity Chef Tatung Sarthou makes cooking easy with recipes in his fourth book, 

“Simpol the Cookbook”. 

In Simpol the Cookbook, Chef Tatung presents over 101 recipes that are easily executed using simple, familiar ingredients and basic kitchen equipment. The featured dishes include cherished Filipino classics for every occasion and a slew of recipes that merit the tag ‘heirloom’ because these evoke images of beloved family elders lording it over a hot and smoky kitchen.

The recipes in Simpol the Cookbook were perfected and carefully catalogued by Chef Tatung over the years and are now served up as parts of a handy kitchen companion for both seasoned and first-time cooks. Hearty and delicious dishes he enjoyed as a young boy growing up in Cebu are there so you may replicate these in your own kitchen with simple, easy-to-follow steps.

Simpol the Cookbook strips the cooking process of the flourishes and fancy hype one might see in foreign cooking shows and grounds the activity in the everyday Filipino’s experience. Clearly, Chef Tatung has made it his life’s mission to make cooking as “simpol as A-B-C.”

It’s a sentiment that NutriAsia shares with all of us. “We are incredibly proud and excited to have collaborated with Chef Tatung Sarthou on his latest project, Simpol the Cookbook,” says James Lim, NutriAsia’s Corporate Marketing and Communications Head. “As a Filipino company, NutriAsia has always advocated for the joys of simple, everyday home cooking. We believe that anyone can cook special, great-tasting meals. With the pandemic keeping all of us at home, we have all had to become home cooks ourselves. This has made all of us hungry for new and exciting recipes that can be done from our own kitchens. There’s no better way to learn than from someone with the immense talent of Chef Tatung.”

Good eating starts in every person’s home. With the masterful guidance of Chef Tatung and the uniquely Filipino flavors of NutriAsia condiments, let Simpol the Cookbook brighten up your mealtimes for years to come.

MR. D.I.Y. opens its 100th store in the Philippines at SM Hypermarket Novaliches

The largest home improvement retailer in Southeast Asia, MR. D.I.Y. celebrates 100-store milestone, MR. D.I.Y. opens its 100th store in the Philippines at SM Hypermarket Novaliches, Quezon City, today.

Started as a traditional hardware store in Malaysia back in 2005, MR. D.I.Y. has over 1,250 stores across Southeast Asia, including in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and Cambodia. The retailer which used to be a conventional hardware store has become a game-changer in the retail industry. Just last year, MR. D.I.Y. celebrated its 50^th store at Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces and is now opening its 100^th store in SM Hypermarket Novaliches.

MR.D.I.Y.’s 100^th store celebration will kickstart by giving away 3 iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) and 10 consolation prizes of P1,000 worth of cash vouchers in MR. D.I.Y. Spend & Win Contest throughout December. For a purchase of P400 and more, customers can join by scanning the QR code, fill up the electronic form and share it to their social media accounts.

MR. D.I.Y. Philippines Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ms. Roselle Marisol Andaya said, “This significant milestone is a result of the unwavering commitment and dedication of everyone in MR. D.I.Y.  We thank our valued customers, business partners and the community for their tremendous supports. This has been a challenging year for our customers, and it is wonderful to be in a position to give them something exciting to look forward to.”

“We would also like to assure our customers that we are dedicated to continuously bring more value and convenience to them nationwide, offering them even greater value-for-money products by staying true to our motto of ‘Always Low Prices’. Here’s to 100 stores milestone and to many more as MR. D.I.Y. continues to expand our physical footprint, evolve and innovate to bring better and bigger value to our customers, added Ms. Roselle”

MR. D.I.Y. offers over 14,000 types of products across ten (10) categories, namely, household, hardware, electrical, car accessories, furnishing, stationery & sports, toys, gifts, computer & HP accessories and jewelry and cosmetics. There is always something for each member of the family to be excited about when shopping at MR. D.I.Y. Furthermore, the retailer is also supporting ABS-CBN Foundation-Bantay Kalikasan’s Mother Nurture Campaign for La Mesa Ecopark and Watershed through The Good Bag campaign. The celebration will extend until January of next year. 

For more details, please visit MR. D.I.Y. official Facebook at @mrdiyPH and corporate website at www.mrdiy.com/ph.

 

ING launches payment account that promises maximum flexibility and security so customers can ‘do their thing’

ING Philippines announced the launch of its payment account “ING Pay” that is designed to make everyday payments more convenient and secure especially during a time when these activities are increasingly done digitally.

ING Philippines, the first all-digital bank in the country, held a virtual media launch last November 24, Tuesday, as they enter the digital payments market promising a convenient, quick, and secure payment account that makes banking easier and gives more time for Filipinos to do their own thing. – this is ING Pay.

 What is ING Pay?

ING Pay is the newest product offering of ING Philippines. ING Pay makes payment easy, smart, and convenient through different features such as bills payment, virtual VISA debit card, and real-time InstaPay transfers. ING Pay also helps customers separate their daily account from their savings.

 · ING Pay gives customers more flexibility and security in managing their finances, offering them a solution to transact and keep their debit cards securely via the ING mobile app 

· Easy way to transact with pre-enrolled billers and free instant fund transfers 

· 5%* cashback on all valid purchases using the ING Pay cards until December 31, 2020 

 

Doing things at home whether that is for work, business, or personal needs has changed the way people manage their many commitments. It has also given us time to pick up a new hobby or even explore further that thing we have always wanted to do again at home, whether that is gardening, writing, baking, or even focus on other interests or things that we are passionate about. 

“We have received very encouraging results since our launch in 2018 with our entry product – ING Save Account. The launch of ING Pay today further demonstrates our commitment to empower customers as they look for a safer and more efficient way to make payments and transactions in the midst of the pandemic. Now ING customers can transact digitally at the convenience of their home. We take the hassle out of payments so our customers can spend more time on the things that matter to them,” said ING Philippines country manager, Hans Sicat. 

The design of ING Pay is aligned with the bank’s global brand tagline ‘do your thing’, which encourages people to do more of the things they love by minimizing the friction and maximizing the simplicity of banking. 

Hans added that ING Pay will now work hand-in-hand with its award-winning savings account, which offers the highest interest rate in the market. ING customers can continue to enjoy a fully mobile account opening experience with just one government-issued ID and having multiple digital ways to fund the ING Pay and ING Save accounts using PESONet, InstaPay or mobile check deposit via the ING app. 

Commenting on how ING Pay provides a differentiating experience, Mohamed Keraine, Head of Retail at ING Philippines shared that “a successful product is able to address true customers’ needs. With a strong focus on customer-centricity, we are able to leverage technology and make banking processes easy, so customers do not have to spend more time than necessary. We deliver personal and instant insights so customers can take actions or just have peace of mind that their finances are being taken care of.” 

For example, ING Pay features more than 70 pre-enrolled billers and merchants, including major utilities, credit cards, insurance and telecommunication companies. By doing so, customers do not need to spend extra time filling up the biller or merchant’s info when making a payment. 

“A non-negotiable aspect is to keep our customer’s account and information safe. We offer every ING Pay customer a free virtual debit card where the details are only accessible via the ING mobile app, so they do not have to worry about card details falling into the wrong hands. ING Pay customers can also freeze or unfreeze their card in one tap via the ING mobile app when they need to secure it.” 

Mohamed also revealed that “the ING Pay physical debit card will be available soon so look out for our announcement on social media and notifications. And with the festive season approaching, we hope our customers can have an enjoyable time spending for the holidays by offering 5%* cashback on all their purchases using either the ING virtual or physical debit cards from now until December 31. Each ING Pay customer can receive up to PHP 50,000 in cashback, with no minimum spend per transaction.” 

With the ING Pay physical debit card, customers will be able to withdraw cash at any local BancNet ATMs. Both the virtual and physical cards can be used for purchases and transactions at online or physical stores. 

Noting the increase in digital transactions in the last few months, ING Pay offers free instant fund transfers via InstaPay to participating financial institutions in the Philippines. Mohamed emphasized that ING customers also do not have to worry about any fees when opening accounts or transferring funds via InstaPay and PESONet. The bank has maintained a no-fees policy since its launch in 2018 and intends to keep it that way as part of the value that it delivers to customers. 

“Easy, personal, instant and seamless banking is no longer just a concept. Now, all it takes is a smart phone and internet connection for you to enjoy these benefits,”Mohamed added. 

For Pinoy Chef Sau Del Rosario, a user of ING Pay, doing his own thing is continuing to pursue his love for gastronomic adventures and culinary experiments as he continues to serve Filipinos with his every dish. 

“Being able to pay my bills via the ING App means I can spend more time in cooking for our modern heroes, serving the Filipinos, and taking care of my business.” 

Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, President and Founding Partner of Rags2Riches said that doing her thing means pursuing her advocacy through her organization. The social entrepreneur also mentioned that ING made her life easier as a mother and entrepreneur while working from home. 

“With ING, I can do my thing because the important tools that I need to run and sustain our enterprise are on my phone. I can simply open my ING app, InstaPay Transfer payments to our suppliers and artisans, with an adjustable daily transfer limit.” 

Cheese On A Roll at Goldilocks!

There is just something so addicting with cheese, especially with bread during breakfast or snack time. Here's new to enjoy.

Say “Cheese Please!” to the new cheesy treat from the country’s number one bakeshop, Goldilocks! 

We are sure you’ll love their new Cheese Roll. Bite into delectable cheese enveloped by soft sweet bread. It’s the perfect merienda treat for the whole family!​ 

Enjoy these and other scrumptious snacks at Goldilocks stores nationwide.

For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph.

UNIQLO to Bring its World-Famous Retail Experience and LifeWear to More Filipinos, with Store Openings in Butuan, Zamboanga and Manila

 

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, announces the opening of three new stores, adding over 2,915 sqm of shopping space in Paranaque, Zamboanga and Butuan.

With an increasing demand for essential clothing, UNIQLO continues to deliver its high-quality LifeWear clothing, and outstanding customer service. Through a series of new store openings, the brand brings its world-class retail shopping experience to even more people across the Philippines.

“With our latest store openings, we hope to make our unique LifeWear items available to more Filipinos, and to help them with their everyday clothing needs,” says Masayoshi Nakamura, COO, UNIQLO Philippines. “We want our new stores to be accessible to locals, to bring greater shopping convenience and to enable new customers to experience UNIQLO and LifeWear for the first time.”

UNIQLO is set to open its SM City Sucat brand at the Ground Level of Building B on December 18, 2020. Resident from nearby areas will be able to shop for the brand’s wide variety of items in 1,014 sqm of shopping space.

Following this, UNIQLO will also open two new retail stores in the Mindanao region, in the first quarter (Spring/Summer) of 2021. UNIQLO will open its first store in Zamboanga City at SM MindPro. The store will be located at the ground floor near the main entrance of the mall. Accessible from the main road, this new store will offer a 766 sqm of shopping space.

UNIQLO will also open a store in UNIQLO SM City Mall Butuan. The store will offer 859 sqm new shopping space and will be strategically located on the ground floor of the mall.

All three new stores will showcase the latest and a complete line-up of UNIQLO LifeWear, carrying all items for women, men, kids and babies, including UNIQLO shirts, pants, jeans, denims, dresses, the AIRism collection, and UV Protection pieces.

For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and follow social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

Experience the most joyful celebrations with the Jollibee Virtual Party

Celebrating with family or friends is always a special and meaningful event for Filipinos. Every parent wants to give their kids only the best and most memorable birthday party while friends and family members put in extra effort in preparing for a joyful Christmas celebration. Whatever the occasion, Pinoys truly cherish such special occasions where they bond over great food with people special to them.

Share the most joyful celebrations with family and friends in a fun, safe way, with the new Jollibee Virtual Party.

However, with the current health situation, most parties have been limited to one’s household with the usual online gathering of family and friends. 

Good thing Jollibee now enables everyone to still give the most joyful party experience with the launch of the Jollibee Virtual Party, a complete and first-of-its-kind fully online celebration package.

Fun times at Jollitown! Nate Alcasid’s Jollibee Virtual Party gathers some of his family and friends for an afternoon of games and surprises conducted by a professional party host.

To start off, no party is complete without delicious food. The Jollibee Virtual party includes all-time favorite Jollibee meals that are delivered straight to guests. For party decors, no need to worry and to go out and buy. Customers can choose from available party themes like the Jollitown Theme Park or Fairytale Land. The easy to set up party decors will even be delivered to their homes.

Thinking of games to make the party more fun and exciting? That’s covered too! The Jollibee Virtual Party comes with a 1-hour program complete with interactive games, sing and dance-along activities, and a lot of surprises that is facilitated by a professional party host. Of course, there’s also a special gift for the celebrant – his or her very own huggable Jollibee doll!

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid throws her son Nate a fun and exciting Jollibee Virtual Party to the theme of Jollitown.

 

To avail of the Jollibee Virtual Party experience, customers can first choose their party size. A celebration for five (5) homes, which is good for 15 persons, is priced at P11,500. A party for ten (10) homes with a total of thirty (30) guests is offered at P16,500, while a celebration for twenty (20) homes with sixty (60) invitees combined is packaged at P26,500.

In a safe way, kids can still have their dream birthday celebrations with the Jollibee Virtual Party.

Customers can then choose Jollibee meals to share with their guests. They can pick among solo meal options that may include a 1-pc Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti or 1-pc Chickenjoy with rice, plus - Peach Mango Pie, fries and drink; or family meal selections that consist of a 6-pc Chickenjoy Bucket with either a Jolly Spaghetti Pan, or Jolly Spaghetti, rice and drinks. Customers can also customize their party bundle to their needs once they have chosen the initial package.

Fun giveaways can also be sent to guests. They can choose to give out a Jolly Kiddie Meal toy (P45 per piece, P270 per set of 6 toys), a Jollibee Doll (P250), a Jollibee Funko POP! in Philippine Barong (P575), a Jollibee Funko POP! on Delivery Bike (P730), or a Jollibee Hetty Funko POP! 2-pack (P1,100).

Avail now of the Jollibee Virtual Party for the most joyful and memorable online party experience! Just fill out the party inquiry form available on jollibee.com.ph and the Jollibee App.

For more info, visit Jollibee’s official Facebook page.

   

The Spirit of Sharing Love on Christmas through Food Continues with Lemon Grass

Food is memories. One bite of ensaymada from a favorite bakery brings back memories of after-school meriendas; a sniff of a favorite chocolate drink and suddenly one is a child again, rejoicing at home because classes have been cancelled. 

Enjoy Christmas Noche Buena with your loved ones with Lemon Grass meals 

Food is love. For Filipinos, sharing food has always been part of the culture and an expression of care and love. Neighbors exchanging home-cooked meals during fiestas, potluck lunches in the office, reunions filled with all sorts of dishes … these reflect how Filipinos bond through food. Christmas — both the noche buena feast and the family gathering on Christmas day itself — is everyone’s most awaited time to gather at the dinner table and share not just our favorite meals but gifts, stories and love most of all with those we hold dear. 

But will Christmas this year be the same? With the pandemic-caused travel and crowd restrictions continuing to restrict families and friends from gathering together and the sustained spread of the virus dampening the supposedly merriest season of all, will we be celebrating the holidays like before? Or has Christmas been stolen by the Grinch that is COVID-19? 

Lemon Grass Food Services Inc., a catering, canteen, and fine dining business specializing in gourmet Filipino and intercontinental food, believes nothing can stop families from continuing the tradition of sharing stories and love through food on Christmas. 

“At the heart of Lemon Grass is a home-cooked meal, a passion for cooking, and my mom who started it all. We understand and value the essence of eating together as a family, especially during these stressful and uncertain times. Christmas has always been a time to reunite with families and loved ones – sons and daughters from the city and even relatives from abroad come home to celebrate. With good food being shared, the Christmas spirit remains alive despite the challenges we currently face,” shares Lemon Grass owner Ray Anthony Cleofe. 

Taste and share with your loved ones one of Lemon Grass’ best sellers, the roast beef with mushroom gravy. 

Lemon Grass offers gourmet-style Filipino favorites such as beef caldereta and pork barbeque and best-sellers such as fish salad and roast beef that can be enjoyed by the whole family and delivered to loved ones around the metro and nearby cities. This way, even apart, food and stories can be shared with the family – via a video call that is.

Feast on desserts with the family this Christmas with Lemon Grass’ various dessert offerings 

“Every food on the table not only provides nourishment but also creates new memories and brings back old ones. With every serving of our creamy fettuccine carbonara, shrimp picante, and parmigiana pasta, keep in mind that above all else, you have a family to be thankful for and share a meal with. As you bite into Lemon Grass’ cream puff, mango crepe, and chocoflan cake, remember that in the midst of a pandemic, love and the unfailing spirit of giving will prevail,” Cleofe added. 

Indulge your sweet tooth this Christmas with Lemon Grass’ mango crepe.

Christmas might look different this year – Noche Buena via a video call instead of the usual dinner table gathering – but with love and good food, even without your loved ones physically next to you, Christmas will be as memorable and special. After all, Christmas is all about saying thanks, sharing a good meal and making memories to talk about in the years to come. 

To learn more about the services and menu offered by Lemon Grass Food Services Inc., check their Facebook and Instagram accounts.