Globe Roaming showcases travel offers at Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair

With international travel picking up steam, it's time to dust off your passport and start planning your next adventure. Globe Roaming is here to make sure that your foreign trips are worry-free so you can focus on making unforgettable memories.

Join Globe Roaming at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair on January 13-15 at the Glorietta Activity Center, where it will showcase the latest offers and deals, and exclusive discounts and freebies for all revenge travelers.

“As we see a sustained resurgence of travel, we’re here to offer Globe Roaming as a travel essential that caters to the evolved needs and preferences of travelers while ensuring that they stay connected while in their favorite international destinations,” said Coco Domingo, VP for Globe Postpaid and International Business.

“We're excited to meet travelers at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair to help plan their next trip overseas. We want to empower them to confidently explore the world once again with roaming offers that they can conveniently enjoy at more affordable rates,” he added.

One of the highlights of Globe Roaming’s offers is the Roam Surf Longer Stay promo, which allows you to enjoy all-access data roaming for as low as P200/day. This data roaming service is meant for longer travels and becomes more affordable the longer you stay abroad. It offers a range of data allocations and price options that match other products in the market but with the added benefit of being able to conveniently connect from your phone without the need to lug around another device or buy a local SIM card in your destination.

Unlike other alternatives, Roam Surf Longer Stay also has no limitations on speed and bandwidth, and it's meant for cross-country travels so you only need one promo when you travel to different destinations within the offer's validity.

Globe Roaming is also excited to introduce its new roaming channel - the GlobeOne app. GlobeOne makes registration and management of roaming promos easy, hassle-free, and contactless. With GlobeOne, you can easily track your data promos and get 24/7 assistance on your data roaming abroad.

To make sure that everyone has a great time at the travel fair, Globe Roaming is giving away cool and useful travel-related items and hosting fun games where you can win a Globe roaming sponsorship for your next trip abroad. Plus, you'll have the chance to catch awesome roaming deals that you can book when you're set to travel.

The event will be packed with travel deals, interactive activities, and an experiential showcase that will inspire and excite you to book your next trip.

Mark your calendars and don’t forget to visit the Globe Roaming Booth at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair on January 13-15 at the Glorietta Activity Center to discover travel activities and book in-destination services at the best price! Enjoy worry-free travel when you #RoamWithGlobe!

To learn more about Globe, visit glbe.co/roam.

Upgrade your 2023 lifestyle with these must-have tech items

From smartphones to home items, Xiaomi has the gadgets you’ll need to start the new year right

The new year calls for new tech gadgets and upgrades that can meet the demands of work, school, and just daily life in general. With so many devices on the market right now, it’s important to find ones that are multifunctional and can last a long time.

This is where Xiaomi products come in. The brand is known for its diverse line of smartphones and smart AIoT home products that can fit everyone’s lifestyles. So, if you’re on the hunt for new gadgets that make your everyday more convenient, here are must-haves for your shopping list to kickstart 2023:

Student-friendly phones

For parents looking for a capable and affordable smartphone for their kids, Xiaomi has entry-level and midrange devices that are suitable for tasks like schoolwork, social media, streaming, and more. Its latest model, the Redmi A1 (P4,499), has 3GB + 64GB memory space and 5,000mAh battery with 10-watt fast charger, which are perfect features for all-day use. If you want to explore, other Redmi models, the Redmi 10 (P7,799), Redmi Note 11S (P11,999), and Redmi Note 10 Pro (P13,999) can also deliver power and functionality that students can make the most of wherever they are, whatever schoolwork they have to do.

Shoot like a pro

Start dabbling into photography with a reliable camera phone such as the Xiaomi 12 (P48,999) and Xiaomi 12 Pro (P39,999). This series boasts of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and pro-grade cameras, allowing you to take gorgeous landscape and portrait photos. Not only is this a great way to document memories in 2023, it’s also an opportunity to learn a new creative skill.

For the love of food

Whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting out, it’s important to have the right tools that make preparing food and beverages easier. The Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L (P3,699) is a great device for oil-free frying and baking different dishes, and even for heating up leftovers. Plus, it’s beginner-friendly thanks to its smart functions. For smoothies and soups, the Xiaomi Smart Blender (P5,699) can do the job with its high-power motor and easy controls. These smart devices can definitely help whip up meals to perk up your every day.

Immersive sound experience

This year, it’s time to invest in noise-canceling earbuds that will not only give you immersive music and audiobook experience, but also help you focus without any distractions. The Redmi Buds 4 (P2,499) and Redmi Buds 4 Pro (P3,999) deliver high-quality sound for up to nine hours. With these on, you’ll feel like you’re in your own little world while accomplishing your tasks.

Up your fitness game

Upgrade your 2023 workout routine with the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 (P2,499) and Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro (P4,599), which support over 100 sports modes that you can easily access on their high-resolution AMOLED screens. These can also monitor your heart rate and sleep, so you can keep track of your wellness progress closely. Design-wise, you can easily personalize the bands and watch faces to match your style.

Home life improvement

Transform your home with smart devices that will improve your quality of life, like the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact (P5,199) and Xiaomi Smart Camera C200 (P1,799). The former can remove allergens and improve overall air quality in any room. Meanwhile, the smart camera is a low-key security device with night vision that captures 1080p full HD footage, perfect for keeping an eye on kids and pets. Both these Xiaomi home products can also be controlled via the Mi Home mobile app.

More information on Xiaomi’s 2023 must-haves can be found here. For more details, follow the Xiaomi official Facebook page and visit the Xiaomi official website.

MFT Group Praised for New Cage-Free Egg Policy

Private equity firm MFT Group won praise today from international non-profit Lever Foundation for its new commitment to source only cage-free eggs by 2025 for all of its food-related brands.

MFT Group's portfolio includes financial services, real estate, healthcare, and food and beverage brands. Its subsidiary Waterwoods Group Corporation produces ready-to-eat products for several leading retail and convenience chains in the Philippines, including FamilyMart. The Group also operates Mimi & Bros in the Philippines, La Lola Churreria in Singapore, and SaladStop! restaurants in Vietnam.

“Our company strives for excellence while always keeping an eye on community impact and social responsibility. Committing to the finest ingredients is paramount for us, which is why we have decided to switch to using only cage-free eggs and egg ingredients by 2025 for all of our food-related brands,” said Astrid Serrano, Head of F&B Operations for MFT Group.

“We applaud MFT Group for this important cage-free commitment, which will benefit Filipino consumers, while also improving the welfare of animals in the company’s supply chain," said Robyn del Rosario, Sustainability Program Manager at Lever Foundation, which worked with MFT on its pledge. “MFT is the first fresh food manufacturer in the Philippines to announce a cage-free commitment, and we encourage other companies to follow MFT’s great example in order to protect food safety and animal welfare.”

Leading animal protection and food safety organizations worldwide encourage a switch to cage-free eggs, which are less cruel to animals and safer for consumers. On caged egg farms, each egg-laying hen is confined in a cage so small she can barely turn around for nearly her entire life. Research by the European Food Safety Authority and others has found that cage-free egg farms are up to 25 times less likely to be contaminated with key salmonella strains than hens raised in cages. Battery cage egg production has been banned throughout the European Union as well as in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, India, and parts of the United States.

Demand for cage-free eggs is flourishing in the Philippines, spurred by consumer demand for healthier options and concern for animal welfare. In recent years a growing list of restaurant, hospitality, retail and packaged foods brands have pledged to use only cage-free eggs in the country. In response to the growing shift, in 2020 the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) initiated the development of a national Code of Practice (COP) for Cage-free Egg Production, a comprehensive set of animal welfare guidelines for the growing cage-free egg sector.

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About Lever Foundation

Lever Foundation is a global NGO based in the United States and operating across southeast Asia. Lever Foundation works with leading food companies in the Philippines and across the region to help them upgrade their protein sourcing for a more humane, safe and sustainable supply chain, with a focus on cage-free eggs and alternative protein.

Three things you need to get started on a healthier life

As the old adage goes, health is wealth and you are what you eat. In more recent times, there has been an increasing desire among Filipinos to create new lifestyle routines and habits—whether that means integrating wellness practices into your schedule, trying to stay active, or eating healthy for maintenance.

Recent reports had shown that 89% of Filipinos had a specific moment during the past two years when they realized they needed to change their diet and live a healthier life. They are now more conscious of taking care of themselves with consistent physical activity and better nutrition. Now, with the New Year coming up, today is the best time to get started on the path towards a healthier you.

Registered nutritionist-dietitian Dr. Dexter Macalintal offers these simple tips to get started on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

TIP 1: SIMPLE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Doing a moderate-intense physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily can go a long way. Start with one day and then try to gradually increase it to five times a week. Be sure to compute your target heart rate, based on your age, and try to consistently reach that to make each physical movement count.

It also helps to find workout styles that you actually enjoy doing. That way, it won’t feel as draining or like a chore. Simple choices such as taking the stairs or taking short walks can be just as effective.

TIP 2: A PROPER DIET

Eating right means going beyond what the stomach and gut want. Instead, choose what is ultimately good for the heart to maintain healthy living. Heart health is typically tied to your blood cholesterol levels and it’s important to eat foods that help you keep control of it.

“A person with an increased level of cholesterol in their blood may lead to a possible condition called atherosclerosis that could develop when different substances form a plaque in one’s arteries and may link to stroke and heart disease,” said Dr. Macalintal.

When planning your dietary meals, it would be best to have a combination of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats to provide the energy, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients essential for daily living. You can have a healthier option for your merienda by having a vegetable burger cooked in canola oil, partnered with wheat bread, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber as the other ingredients

TIP 3: USE HEALTHY OILS

Having heart-healthy food means using heart-healthy ingredients, especially with daily essentials like cooking oil. A staple for most Filipino households and dishes, choosing a heart-healthy cooking oil is good in replacing bad fats as this can manage the risk of heart disease and stroke.

“Canola oil with phytosterols is a good option as it has unsaturated fats in it and is known for being better and generally safe for most home cooking uses, which in this case, the dietary meals,” added Dr. Macalintal. “It also has positive effects on the body by providing nutrients such as Vitamin E which helps act as an antioxidant that is highly needed in one’s personal daily life.”

Furthermore, Dr. Macalintal advises that it is important for one to take into consideration moderation, variety, and balance when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

On your next grocery run, try Golden Fiesta Canola Oil - the healthy cooking oil with 0% Cholesterol, 0% Trans Fat, and Phytosterols that can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by reducing the absorption of cholesterol into the body.

As a leading cooking expert, Golden Fiesta Canola Oil is made good for the heart and comes with the assurance of uncompromised quality and health with every prepared meal. According to a recent study, 8 out of 10 doctors highly recommend Golden Fiesta Canola Oil to their patients—making it the perfect and credible partner in healthy cooking backed up by its nutritional benefits.

 

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About Golden Fiesta

Golden Fiesta is the number one branded cooking oil in the Philippines. Our wide portfolio of cooking oils helps homecooks prepare high quality dishes without any compromise on health.

Welcome 2023 with huge savings, exciting promos at Araneta City

 City of Firsts holds Grand Clearance Sale and other promos until Jan. 15

As we welcome the new year, it’s time to take a new lease on life! Whether it’s updating your wardrobe, purchasing a new pair of kicks to spruce up your next OOTD, or looking for great bargains for home appliances and furniture, there’s no better place to do it than at Araneta City!

Head on to the City of Firsts to enjoy huge savings on some of the hottest items from your favorite shops and boutiques. Araneta City’s Grand Clearance Sale, which will last until January 15, offers up to 70 percent discount on items like clothing, footwear, appliances, home decor, and so much more.

Stores at the Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, Farmers Plaza, and SM Araneta City are all participating in the Grand Clearance Sale so make sure that you don’t miss out on all these exciting offers.

Meanwhile, shopping at the City of Firsts will not only help you save on some of your favorite items as it can also be very rewarding!

Every ₱2,000 single or accumulated receipt purchase from any Araneta City establishment will entitle a customer to one free Araneta City Calendar. Just present your receipts at any of the redemption booths situated at the Gateway Activity Area, Food Express, Gateway Mall Concierge, Ali Mall Concierge, and Farmers Plaza Concierge to claim your special freebie.

Also, you still have a chance to win a brand-new Geely Okavango, a 7-seater Mild Hybrid SUV, with Araneta City's "Dream Ride Like No Other" Christmas car promo. Earn a raffle entry through any of the following: single receipt purchase worth ₱1,000 from any Araneta City establishment (including Novotel Manila Araneta City), up to 4 accumulated receipts worth ₱250 from Araneta City food courts or Dampa, four Gateway Cineplex tickets, or a single or accumulated receipt purchase worth ₱2,000 of Petron products.

Present your proof of purchase at the Gateway Mall Concierge, Gateway Mall Activity Area, Gateway Mall Food Express, Ali Mall Concierge, or Farmers Plaza Concierge until February 5 to qualify for the raffle. You may even get closer to the prize as you get double e-raffle entries on purchases and e-raffle stub redemptions made from January 13 to 15!

Aside from that, you can also receive some Coca-Cola collectibles with any meal at Food Express, Food Gallery, Food Plaza, and at the Dampa at Farmers Market as part of the On-The-Go Christmas Treats foodcourts and Dampa promo. Just present ₱350 worth of single or accumulated receipt purchase that includes any Coca-Cola product from any Araneta City food court to get these free Coke merchandise. The promo will also end on January 15.

“Let’s start 2023 with a bang only here at the City of Firsts,” Marjorie Go, AVP for Marketing of Araneta City, said. “You can enjoy some seriously huge savings when you shop today because of our Grand Clearance Sale. Whether you're looking for new clothes, new gadgets, or new home items, you’ll find it here at great prices. Not only are you saving when you shop, we’re also making every purchase and every meal you have here more rewarding with our promos. So come and visit us at Araneta City.”

Ring in the New Year with Great Deals and Promos at MR.DIY!

New year, new stores and deals, but ALWAYS LOW PRICES!

True to its promise to make quality yet affordable items accessible to every Filipino, MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement and more, will be welcoming the new year with a bang! Beginning January 13 until January 15, 2023, awesome freebies and deals are up for grabs at select MR.DIY stores for their Grand Opening Event.

Start the new year by stocking up on essential items or giving your home a mini makeover. You’ll be surprised that you can find everything you need at MR.DIY!

With just a minimum spend of PHP 450 in a single receipt, shoppers can take home their own rainbow umbrella, while the first 100 lucky shoppers who spend a minimum of PHP 1000 stand the chance to take home a free rainbow umbrella and a mystery prize in MR. DIY’s Lucky Shoppers’ promo that will run from January 14 to January 15! (DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-157782 Series of 2022).

“The newly opened MR.DIY store here in Puregold Taguig is now my favorite go-to place!” Jamie Mendoza, a local shopper at MR.DIY Puregold Taguig shared. “I can save a lot of money with MR. DIY's ALWAYS LOW PRICES!” he added.

Another local shopper from Sta. Quiteria Quezon City, also shared his excitement with the upcoming Grand Opening Event. “My family and I can’t wait to go to the MR.DIY branch near us,” shopper Gabriel Gale said. “As a busy person, having a one stop shop near where I live is very convenient. Thanks to MR.DIY, last December, I was able to buy the best Christmas presents for my loved ones despite my hectic schedule!”

Grab hold of these awesome deals at any participating branch of MR.DIY: M'Lang North Cotabato, Puregold Taguig, McArthur Leyte, Binalbagan Negros Occidental, Balingasag Misamis Oriental, Gaisano Capital Balasan, Trento Agusan Del Sur, Waltermart Tanauan, Pinamalayan Oriental Mindoro, Mariposa Arcade, Sta. Quiteria Quezon City and San Miguel Bulacan.

MR.DIY, a Malaysian-based one-stop value retailer, now has over 300 branches in the Philippines. For more information about MR. DIY and their products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow them on their social media accounts /mrdiyPH for Facebook and @mrdiy.philippines for Instagram and TikTok and be updated on their upcoming promos.

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About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelry, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”.

Celebrate life’s meaningful moments at Max’s Restaurant through Home Credit

Enjoy Max’s party packages via flexible monthly payments through Home Credit’s Qwarta and HC Credit Card

Let the good times roll! Pinoys are known to be lovers of food and fun that bring everyone closer. Whether birthdays, class reunions or kiddie parties, Filipinos always make a way to share their blessings and celebrate milestones and special moments with friends and loved ones!

 

To offer Filipinos better ways to make their wonderful celebrations memorable and affordable, the lifestyle partner of every Filipino Home Credit Philippines expands its services and offerings to Food and Beverages, starting with its partnership with Max’s Restaurant.

 

Customers can enjoy a Sarap to the Bones experience with their loved ones in every special occasion by celebrating at Max’s Restaurant without breaking the bank! So if you’re looking for a sign to go a little extra on the family’s holiday celebrations, this is it!

 

Party Now, Pay Later

A staple in every Filipino’s childhood and adulthood, Max’s Restaurant has always been a venue for family gatherings, with almost 200 branches nationwide. Their themed party packages -- from kiddie party with goodies and a mascot for children, elegant wedding package to christening package, enjoyable group meeting, or other fun event packages -- are all-inclusive of a decorated venue and a wide selection of food and programs to serve their beloved customers. 

 

Good news! Celebrations do not have to put your budget to the max. Now with Max’s Party Gives offering, customers can enjoy any special occasion at select Max’s Restaurant through an affordable monthly installment plan with Home Credit. Get that well-deserved party time without a hassle by choosing and customizing the suitable party packages that fit your liking.

 

Home Credit Qwarta users can avail of an exclusive 5 percent off for any of Max’s party packages. Simply download the My Home Credit App via mobile, register, and enjoy this promo and other app-user benefits, such as paying your bills contactless with no extra charge and rebates when you scan-to-pay in-store.

 

Pinoys can also party now and pay later through Home Credit Card. Both Qwarta and Home Credit Card offer customers their last installment for FREE for consistent on-time payments of their Max’s Restaurant party package transactions.  

 

What are you waiting for? Come and party to the max! Visit any participating Max’s Restaurant to avail of their latest party promo. Download the My Home Credit App to learn more about Qwarta and Home Credit Card offerings.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the My Home Credit app on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what is new in the Marketplace.

 

The Most Beautiful Moment in K-Pop movie, BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas

See your favorite K-Pop superstars RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook on  the big screen at Ortigas Cinemas, Estancia Mall on February 1 – 4, 2023 only!

Tickets for The Most Beautiful Moment in K-Pop movie, BTS: Yet To Come is available  now! Purchase your tickets at Ortigas Cinemas located at the 4/F East Wing, Estancia  Mall or at https://ortigascinemas.com/Browsing.

#StaySafeAndEnjoyAtOrtigasCinemas  #EnjoyEveryday  #OrtigasMalls

Celeste Cortesi backed by family, friends, and faith in Miss Universe journey

Our young and determined Miss PLDT Home hopes to mark her ‘uniquely beautiful’ journey with a crown

Celeste Cortesi  - Miss Universe Philippines

Miss PLDT Home 

Filipinos from all over the world, get ready to cheer for our very own Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi as she takes on the biggest competition of her life. Catch our very own contender, concurrently crowned Miss PLDT Home, at the world’s most prestigious and anticipated pageant as it returns for its 2022 edition on January 15, 9 a.m. (Philippine time).

Miss Universe celebrates what makes each queen “uniquely beautiful.” This includes being their best and most beautiful selves by proudly representing their roots and culture and supporting meaningful advocacies with hopes to impact the world. With this campaign, Miss Universe seeks to empower women from all over the world to exemplify their charitable hearts and reveal their better and stronger versions.

Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi easily embodies a beautiful queen inside and out. The Filipino-Italian model and PLDT Home ambassador strongly advocates women’s education, alongside protecting and preserving the country’s indigenous people and culture.

A family woman, Cortesi has spoken about her deep care and love for her family – who has been extra supportive of her entire beauty pageant journey.

“My mom always expressed her desire for me joining and becoming Miss Universe. She’s always been very supportive of me. She would always encourage and motivate me during challenging times in my competitions. She is my strength,” Cortesi told the press months before the Miss Universe pageant.

Cortesi, who represented Pasay City, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines last April succeeding Beatrice Luigi Gomez. She also bagged that night’s Miss Photogenic and Best in Swimsuit among her other special awards.

Following her win and as part of her journey to the bigger stage, Cortesi has since been exposed to more workshops and training sessions. She has also participated in more publicity events and charity works – big and small – that altogether primed her on her way to the Miss Universe crown.

Celeste, however, admitted that her road to the big stage naturally came across challenges. But it’s the connections with her support group – made much stronger courtesy of PLDT Home – that only shaped her to be more ready than ever.

“I connect with my mother in Italy through the many social platforms available. She is constantly updated with my daily activities and whereabouts,” the 25-year-old model said. “We are so thankful for good internet connectivity because I can video-call my mother, my sister, and my best friend all the way from Italy with no interruptions. We get to catch up and see how much we’ve grown since the last time we saw each other physically.”

Ahead of Miss Universe, Cortesi is now in New Orleans, Louisiana making waves with her gorgeous looks she has since been posting on social media. She will be witness to another star-studded event, with Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and Emmy award-winning TV personality Jeannie Mai Jenkins as hosts and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and entertainment host Zuri Hall as backstage commentators.

With family, friends, fellow queens, and the rest of Filipinos behind this young, determined queen, Cortesi looks to succeed India’s Harnaaz Sandhu and take home the Philippines’ fifth Miss Universe crown. She has come prepared, but for now, she said, it all boils down to faith.

“My life story is still being written. Every day is a new page on the scripts. I expect to make my story more inspiring.”

Photo Credits:

Celeste Cortesi/ Miss Universe Philippines

PLDT Home (Miss Universe Philippines shot)

Indulge in Krispy Kreme’s newest Milk Choco Creations

Krispy Kreme is welcoming a new year with an indulgent, chocolatey offering with its Milk Choco Creations. Partnering with one of the most loved chocolate brands in the market, KitKat®, the Milk Choco Creations brings a new experience to an all-time favorite Krispy Kreme flavor.

Throughout the years, KitKat® Choco doughnuts has been a staple in the American doughnut shop. Kids and kids at heart have been in love with its familiar chocolate flavor and yet, it never gets old. The good news is that our favorite doughnut place is introducing three new flavors that are still made with the classic chocolate brand -- Milk Choco Crisp, Choco Swirl Cake and White Chocolate Kreme Filled. Bonus points for including a delectable Milk Choco Chiller made with KitKat®.

Experience an overflowing milk chocolate flavor in every bite of the Milk Choco Crisp, a ring doughnut hand-dipped in KitKat chocolate spread.

Take your sweet moment with the Choco Swirl Cake, a cake doughnut dipped in white chocolate, drizzled with a milk choco swirl, and topped with a KitKat chocolate bar.

A burst of milk chocolate goodness will come with the White Chocolate Kreme Filled, a shell doughnut filled with kreme and a KitKat chocolate bar, dipped in white chocolate topped with dark chocolate and caramel.

To complete this exquisite chocolate experience, pair your doughnuts with the Milk Choco Chiller made with KitKat®. It is an iced-blended drink made with kreme base, KitKat® spread & hazelnut syrup, topped with whipped cream and KitKat chocolate bits.

“A new year calls for a new delightful sweet treat experience and Krispy Kreme, together with KitKat®, will surely make the days brighter with this luscious collection. We hope you get to enjoy these amazing new treats with your friends and family this New Year,” said Ysabel Cruz, Marketing Manager of Krispy Kreme.

Get your hands on the Milk Choco Creations starting at Php 59 per piece and Php 550 for a dozen, and sip into the Milk Choco Chiller starting at P150 for 12 oz. Go to any Krispy Kreme stores nationwide to check out these specials. 

Visit your nearest store today, or have it delivered to your doorstep by calling 888-79000 or ordering online through now.krispykreme.com.ph, GrabFood, Foodpanda, Pick.a.Roo, Mangan, OrderMo, and Groover.

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About Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. With a flagship store in Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee in the country since 2006. Today, Krispy Kreme has outlets in more than 70 different locations nationwide. To get more information and updates about the brand and its products, you may become a Friend of Krispy Kreme by visiting www.krispykreme.com.ph or through our social media accounts.

About Max’s Group, Inc. (MGI)

Max's Group, Inc. (PSE: MAXS) traces its heritage to the beginning of Max's Restaurant in 1945. Today, Max's Group is the largest operator in the Philippine casual dining segment. Its family of brands include Max's Restaurant, Pancake House, Yellow Cab Pizza Co., Krispy Kreme, Jamba Juice, Max’s Corner Bakery, Teriyaki Boy, Dencio’s, Sizzlin’ Steak, and Maple.

Cherry new product alert: Cherry Home Introduces Dust Mite UV Vacuum and Car Vacuum Cleaner Prime

Cherry focuses on simplifying your chores as it introduces two of its new cleaning essentials: the compact and handy Cherry Dust Mite UV Vacuum together with Cherry Car Vacuum Cleaner Prime.

Cherry Dust Mite UV Vacuum: Powerful cleaning from inside out

Being at home, which is our haven, is soothing and comforting. Keep carpets and furniture looking like new for longer, Cherry Dust Mite UV Vacuum has 10,000Pa Strong Suction with 100% Mite Removal to keep your home clean deep within their fibers. Its UVC Lamp Kills 99.99% of germs and quickly inactivates viruses, germs, mold, and spores. Its visible dust box receives the accumulated dirt. It is easy to relax when your living area is free from airborne particles, such as dust and pollen. Don’t wait another day, get Cherry Dust Mite UV Vacuum for ₱2,490!

Cherry Car Vacuum Cleaner Prime: Instant cleaning whenever or wherever

For those who prefer to travel and are constantly on the go, maintaining a clean car is necessary for your overall road trip experience. To handle any mess in your car, Cherry Car Vacuum Cleaner Prime would be a perfect travel companion. It comes with wireless handheld and folding design; you can carry it everywhere. Particles are sucked up by its 5000Pa strong suction that can go through seats, mats, and other fabric surfaces. After a long trip, since it is multi-scene use, you can also use at home or even in your office. Make cleaning a breeze with Cherry Car Vacuum Cleaner Prime for ₱1,599.

Cleaning doesn’t have to be a difficult task. For more information visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

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CHERRY is a Philippine-based company offering an extensive variety of products in communication technology, Internet of Things (IoT) system, home, personal, health and pet essentials, creating one ecosystem. Cherry carries an array of brands and services under its belt: Cherry Mobile, Cherryroam, Cherry Home, and Cherry Pet.

The Official Soundtrack to Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody feature star-studded remixes and originals

The 35-song compilation also contains rare, reimagined versions of ‘Don’t Cry For Me”

Ahead of the January 8 theatrical release of TriStar Pictures’ Whitney Houston biopic, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment has dropped the official 35-song soundtrack, serving as a musical memoir of the cinematic voyage. Listen here.

“This totally unique soundtrack album brings many of Whitney’s classics into 2023 and beyond. Contemporary, current and often scorching, if you love Whitney’s music, you must own this album,” says Clive Davis.

Featuring music spanning two decades of Houston’s legendary career, I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined) includes nearly two hours of remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston songs, with special guest features by BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz, and more.

“We are thrilled to be releasing the amazing 35-song soundtrack to the Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody film with RCA Records,” says Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “We think the fans will be excited to hear some incredible music they know and love, as well as some new never-before-released tracks, including ‘Far Enough’ and the incredible ‘Don't Cry For Me,’ which ends the film.”

Just recently, RCA announced the original soundtrack would include three rare versions of “Don’t Cry For Me” – a never-before-released a cappella, a full-length film version by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, and a reimagined recording by record producer Sam Feldt. Houston’s iconic performance of the song was made famous after a striking rendition at the 1994 Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA) benefit concert – a moment that would stun the audience and go down in history as one of the most memorable performances of Whitney Houston’s illustrious career.

“I am extremely honored and proud to have been asked to reimagine a track made by all-time legend Whitney Houston,” says Sam Feldt. “Being a key part of this unique movie’s soundtrack by turning this classic into a 2023 ready dance-pop banger is an absolute pleasure, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it.”

"I’m beyond excited for the fans and the next generation of fans to experience the greatness of Whitney and what her voice meant and still means to all of us,” says Rodney Jerkins.

One of the most iconic and influential singers in music history, Houston sold over 200 million albums throughout her legendary career, to become one of the best-selling artists of the 20th century. Her self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed albums in modern recording history, spending 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard Top 200 and selling more than twenty-five million copies worldwide. The streak continued when Houston became the first female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album, Whitney.

Together, the two albums spurred seven #1 singles with a catalog of hits that include, “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional,” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” A run that would lead Houston to become the only Black artist to earn three RIAA Diamond-certified albums.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody Soundtrack Tracklisting

1. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston & P2J)

2. Don't Cry For Me (Whitney Houston & Sam Feldt)

3. Higher Love (Whitney Houston & Kygo)

4. The Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston & Jax Jones)

5. I'm Every Woman (Whitney Houston & SG Lewis)

6. How Will I Know (Whitney Houston & Clean Bandit)

7. I Love The Lord (Whitney Houston, BeBe Winans, Great John)

8. Don't Cry For Me (Darkchild Film Version)

9. Honest (Heartbreak Hotel) [Whitney Houston & Lucky Daye]

10. Okay (Whitney Houston, Oxlade, Pheelz)

11. You'll Never Stand Alone (Moto Blanco Remix)

12. Love Will Save The Day (MATVEI Remix)

13. Tomorrow (Whitney Houston & Samaria)

14. Home (Live from The Merv Griffin Show)

15. You Give Good Love

16. Saving All My Love for You

17. If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful (Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson)

18. Far Enough

19. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)

20. So Emotional

21. Where Do Broken Hearts Go

22. Moment Of Truth

23. I’m Your Baby Tonight

24. The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl XXV)

25. One Moment In Time

26. I Will Always Love You (Live from The Concert for a New South Africa)

27. Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going / I Have Nothing (Live from The 21st Annual American Music Awards)

28. Run To You

29. Impossible Things (Whitney Houston & Leikeli47)

30. Why Does It Hurt So Bad (from the "Waiting to Exhale" – Original Soundtrack)

31. It's Not Right, But It's Okay

32. My Love Is Your Love

33. I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Live from The Oprah Winfrey Show)

34. Clive's Message

35. Don't Cry For Me (A Cappella)

The Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment. You can also listen to Whitney Houston greatest hits on this playlist: https://iwdwssoundtrack.lnk.to/Soundtrack

The film is available on cinemas nationwide.

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About TriStar Pictures’ Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant—and so emotional—journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?

The film is also produced by Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Anthony McCarten, Pat Houston, Larry Mestel, Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Matt Jackson, Christina Papagjika and Matthew Salloway. The executive producers are Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons William Earon, Marina Cappi, Erika Hampson, Josh Crook, Rachel Smith, Seth Spector, Dennis Casali Janice Beard, Tanner Beard, Lexie Beard, Matthew Gallagher, Jane Bergere, Stella Meghie and Mackenzie O’Connell.

The film also stars Stanley Tucci (as Clive Davis), Ashton Sanders (as Bobby Brown), Tamara Tunie (as Cissy Houston), Nafessa Williams (as Robyn Crawford) and Clarke Peters (as John Houston)