Mang Inasal’s family-sized meals perfect for holiday feasts

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Filipinos take the holidays seriously. It’s a time when families and friends get together, spend time catching up, and simply enjoy each other’s company.

While this year may not be like Christmases past, it is still an occasion worth celebrating because being together with the people who matter most to us is enough reason for the season.

Prepare a fuss-free and flavorful holiday feast with Mang Inasal family-sized favorites

Since no Filipino celebration is complete without great food, Mang Inasal is offering its beloved juicy, ihaw-sarap favorites (and more) this Christmas in family-sized pans good for 4-6 people. These bulk orders allow people to spend more time with the people they love and bond over a meal without all the fuss that comes with preparing a feast.

Get the classic favorite Chicken Inasal Large Paa (or Pecho) at home while getting the same freshly-grilled experience in-store with its new juicy-lock grilling process that maintains the natural juiciness of the chicken while the marinade seeps throughout the meat so every bite is as flavorful as the next.

A Filipino spread naturally requires a noodle dish. This makes Mang Inasal’s Family-sized Palabok the perfect companion to the brand’s ihaw-sarap favorites. With its flavor-packed palabok sauce, pork chunks, smoky tinapa, crunchy chicharron, boiled egg, and green onion, the Mang Inasal Palabok is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Get the Family-sized Liempo, Pork BBQ, or Sisig for more variety to satisfy all kinds of different palates. Mang Inasal has also introduced its new Pork BBQ with the addition of peanut sauce and java rice.

Meanwhile, the Chicken Empanada comes in a box of six. Enjoy this pastry that is loaded with chicken chunks, potatoes, and raisins.

Plan celebrations ahead by ordering Mang Inasal favorites at www.manginasaldelivery.com.ph or the Mang Inasal app.

And the best part is each of these Mang Inasal family-sized favorites are available via take-out and delivery through the Mang Inasal website, Grab Food, and foodpanda so you can sit back, order, pick up your delicious meals or have it delivered – safely, conveniently, and fuss-free.

For more information, visit the Mang Inasal Facebook page and order your Mang Inasal favorites by visiting www.manginasaldelivery.com.ph or the Mang Inasal app.

Holiday traditions made more special with El Real

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Blurb: Traditions are what make the holidays extra special. Make your holiday traditions even happier with these easy tips.

In the Philippines, the Christmas season starts as early as the ‘ber’ months hit and that means that come September, the countdown begins. Normally, Christmas carols can be heard from just about anywhere. Holiday decorations start to be seen in every city and barangay - from the usual lampposts and center islands, all the way to houses fully-decked with blinking colorful lights. Christmas is one of the seasons that Filipinos always look forward to, year after year.

Even though going outdoors for long periods of time or flying out for vacations are not advisable just yet, enjoying the coming holidays with family and loved ones at home continue. Our Christmas traditions remain and, in fact, can still be made more enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

Here are just some ways to make your holiday traditions even merrier:

Noche Buena

Noche Buena is easily everyone’s favorite tradition. Having that “salu-salo” of the family’s favorite dishes has always been an integral part of Filipino Christmas celebration. Bonding over good food and delicious desserts, surrounded by the most important people in one’s life, is what makes for a truly memorable holiday celebration.

And what better way to celebrate the season than with El Real, the pasta that’s packed with iron, protein, fiber, and vitamin-A. While families have their go-to recipes for Noche Buena, they can make this year’s feast extra special by exploring unique dishes from El Real’s Real Pastabilities website. They can discover recipes like Pork Belly Pasta, Pasta Valenciana, and many other pasta dishes that the family will surely love.

Gift Giving

Of course, the highlight of every Christmas celebration are the gifts. The fun starts during the shopping period as people think of the most thoughtful items to give their loved ones. Sometimes they opt to send over home-made food gifts, like a Pizza Pasta or Sushi Bake, to show their appreciation, especially those who can’t celebrate with friends or family in person.

On Christmas day, the joy continues as kids and kids-at-heart excitedly open their gifts. Their smiles and thank-you messages make gift giving all the more worth it.

Make your Noche Buena even more memorable by serving new dishes like this Pizza Pasta and Pasta Valenciana. These and many other recipes are available at El Real’s Real Pastabilities website.

Nightcap

Just seeing the joy, love, and excitement in everyone’s faces, make the celebration all the more worthwhile, memorable, and priceless. Capping off the Christmas eve surrounded by the comfort and warmth of family and loved ones is truly what everyone could ever ask and hope for.

Whether one is going to small home gatherings with family and friends or celebrating virtually, the holiday spirit can still be felt in a lot of ways. It’s all about finding fun ways to show love and appreciation to family and friends this season -- from thoughtful gifts to inventive meals made with El Real pasta.

There are still a few days left to finalize Christmas plans. Make it more special by visiting Real Pastabilities by El Real for recipes that everyone at home will love.

For more information, visit www.realpastabilities.com.

El Real Pasta is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), makers of popular food and beverage brands such as Jack ‘n Jill Pitattos, Nips, Magic Flakes, C2 Cool and Clean and Great Taste Coffee.

Tuloy ang sarap at saya ng Pasko: Jollibee ensures safe and joy-filled moments this Christmas

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It’s Christmas time once again and while the celebrations this year are still different from the big get-togethers of the past, it doesn’t mean that Filipino families can’t find simple joys to revel in.

In its newly released safety video, Jollibee again underscored how the brand upholds high standards of quality and safety across its entire operations while letting customers remember the priceless moments shared with family and friends over great-tasting Jollibee food. Set to an original Jollibee Christmas tune, the video shows how families seeking the familiar joy of the holidays won’t have to compromise their “sarap, saya” experiences because Jollibee ensures that safety continues to be prioritized during the happiest time of the year.

In-store safety protocols are strictly observed as more Jollibee stores in NCR

and key cities re-open for dine-in

“Nothing compares to the joy of being with family especially during the Christmas season. As a brand that has always strived to bring joy, we want to make sure that we don’t only focus on serving langhap-sarap meals, but also assure customers that they can have fun, safe, and worry-free experiences with Jollibee, whether in store or at home,” shared Francis Flores, JFC Philippines Country/Regional Marketing Head and Jollibee Philippines Marketing Head.

As more and more Jollibee stores in key cities reopen for dine-in services, the brand makes sure that its Alagang Jollibee promise is in the air just as much as the holiday spirit. Customers are warmly welcomed by fully-vaccinated store teams. Each staff strictly adheres to safety precautions such as wearing of masks and other personal protective equipment, promoting no-touch or cashless transactions, and regularly sanitizing different stations within the store.

Jollibee’s store teams are vaccinated, ensuring the safety of customers whether in-store or at home

With safety protocols in place, Jollibee ensures that families can have a safe and worry-free holiday season as they enjoy their Jollibee favorites

For families who choose to have merry celebrations at home, Jollibee also ensures that their langhap-sarap favorites are prepared safely for Take Out and Delivery. Paper bags have safety seals on them, thermal delivery bags are always sanitized, and contactless delivery is practiced to guarantee safety once orders reach the customers’ doorsteps.

To see how Jollibee prioritizes safety during the holiday season, you can check out the full video on Jollibee’s official Facebook page and Jollibee Philippines’ YouTube channel.

Visit JollibeeDelivery.com, download the Jollibee App, or order via GrabFood or Foodpanda to get your Jollibee favorites during the most wonderful time of the year.

#EatLocal #BuyLocal #GoLokal #SupportFilipinoMSMEs - Paskong Maka-Pilipino

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A few days to go before Christmas, and the malls are starting to bustle with families, including seniors and toddlers now welcome to share in the holiday fun.

Taking advantage of the more optimistic economic prospects for the most important shopping season, the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) has ramped up its promotional activities for micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

With support from the DTI-Regional Operations Group, about forty MSMEs are showcasing their wares at the last major selling event to close off the year. The Christmas Grand Fest at the Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, runs from December 15-19, 2021, and serves as the finale for the Bagsakan special project of DTI-BDTP.

Filipino MSMEs have been among the hardest- hit over the past two years, and they struggled to sustain their business operations to support their families, employees, and communities.

With the prospect of a brighter Christmas, the DTI is urging everyone to have a more meaningful "Paskong Maka-Pilipino," by patronizing locally-made products for their holiday feasts and for gift-giving.

Further, all the participating MSMEs have been carefully curated to ensure that they offer quality products that meet both local ang international standards.

At the Christmas Grand Fest event, there is a special Halal Corner to promote the domestic halal industry, with an eye to establishing a presence in the huge international halal markets.

There will also be coffee exhibitors at the KAPEtirya, spotlighting the resurgence of Philippine coffee among enthusiasts here and abroad.

Other product offerings include processed food and beverages, fresh produce and organic products, dried seafood, cooked food, condiments, and other cooking ingredients. There are also garments, footwear, fashion accessories, home decor, and other gift items.

For those who prefer to keep safe and avoid the holiday rush, the DTI has several e-commerce platforms, as follows:

• NTF (National Trade Fair) Digital Mall — https://ntfdigimall.linker.store

• NACF (National Arts & Crafts Fair) Artisanal Shop — https://nacf.linker.store

• NFF (National Food Fair)Digital Mall — https://nff.linker.store

• Go Lokal Digital Mall - https://golokal.linker. store

• LazMall Go Lokal @ LazMall — https:// www.lazada.com.ph/shop/go-lokal

• Go Lokal @ Shopee Mall — https://shopee. ph/golokalphilippines

• Shopinas — https:// shopinas.com/go- lokal

For more information about the DTI-BDTP and its projects for MSMEs, please follow its social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). You may also email Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.

Have A Merry GCash: Here are the many reasons why Life is G this Christmas!

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GCash brings back the thrill of Christmas shopping, family gatherings over Noche Buena and the tradition of pamamasko with daily rewards and a chance to win over P50M worth in prizes

Everyone surely longs for the warmth that the holiday season brings, especially in a country known to celebrate Christmas as a tight-knit community. Holiday shopping at bazaars and fairs, Christmas carols around the neighborhood, homecoming reunions, pamamasko and gift-giving may have been reduced to a dose of nostalgia for the past year but this time, GCash shows us that we are headed for brighter days!

This Christmas, GCash, the leading e-wallet platform in the Philippines, is bringing to life these well-loved Filipino Christmas traditions and giving us more reasons to celebrate and be merry. GCash, the undisputed #1 financial app in the country with over 40 million users to date, is inviting everyone to Merry GCash, its biggest and brightest Christmas celebration, with guaranteed daily rewards and a chance to be the first GCash millionaire, digitizing your favorite Filipino Christmas traditions.

Showing that Life Is G during the most awaited season of the year, GCash enables users to share these well-missed holiday experiences with their loved ones, wherever they may be, and delighting them with exciting rewards and deals over the holiday season.

Mag-Enjoy sa Christmas GLife Tiangge

GCash invites users to experience a more rewarding thrill of fulfilling wish lists and Christmas shopping. No more going through the dreaded Christmas rush, as GLife merchants will offer exclusive discounts and promos open for all users to enjoy!

Simply click on GLife on the GCash app, select the MerryG category and shop from featured brands and MSMEs.

●       Globe at Home

○       Buy Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi LTE advanced modem and get a free TP-link extender

○       Buy Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi LTE Black Pink themed modem and get a free TP-link extender

○       Get 50% off when you purchase a TP-link extender

●       Auntie Anne's

Save as much as P115 when you get the Holiday Bundle, which includes a box of pretzel and 1 liter of lemonade for only P550

Food & Drink: Cafe Calypso, CiderBears, Dream Coffee, Mayani, Taste and Tell MNL

Health & Wellness: EYEPRO, VPharma, Other Options Lifestyle

Home: Shibui, Hamlet Kids Room, Magnificent Marketing, Orion

Retail & Fashion: Aug3 Clothing, Baby Cuddle PH, Bibs Manila, FanLife, Milkwear, Skinni 

Mamasko When You Send Love, Send Pamasko

The tradition of aguinaldo will continue to live on even if we can’t physically visit our ninongs, ninangs or inaanaks. With Send Love, Send Pamasko, GCash gives us a convenient and safe way to send love to our loved ones and share blessings with partner charities. Even OFWs who can’t make it home can send their pamasko from anywhere across the globe to anywhere in the country with GCash.

It only takes a few taps to make a difference and make Christmas more meaningful. With Send Pamasko, users can donate in GLife for participating charity partners. Sharing the spirit of goodwill, GCash is partnering with ABS-CBN Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Save the Children, OFW Family Club, UNICEF and WWF. To send love to these causes close to your heart, select GLife on the GCash app and click on GCash For Good.

If you are thinking of adding a special Christmas touch to your pamasko for your family and friends, Send Pamasko and Send with a Clip features allow you to use special themes created by partner charities and the GCash Barkada. Simply fill in their GCash number and total amount, add a thoughtful message, select from holiday themes and confirm the transaction to show them how much they mean to you.

Magsaya With A Chance To Win 50 Million Worth of Prizes

Brighten up your holidays with more chances of winning just by using your GCash app. Catch up and connect with your loved ones this holiday season with the Lucky Load promo. For every PHP 50 worth of transaction through Buy Load on your GCash app, you get a Lucky Load ticket. With each ticket, you get to pick 6 out of 30 icons, and when you match at least 3 icons, you get a share of the pot prize of up to PHP 100,000.

GCash brings you traditional Christmas parols that are not only delightful to watch, but also rewarding to light up. With Shake it Up, Light it Up, users can collect as many parols as they can through the GCash app and light them up for daily discounts and prizes!

For a minimum spend of Php 100 using GCash, users earn one unlit parol per feature per day, which will appear the next day on their Merry GCash page on the app. Users can also ramp up their entries when they transact using GCash Padala, GSave, GInvest, GInsure, GLife and GCredit — serving as multipliers to instantly receive two unlit parols with just one transaction. Simply shake these parols to light them up and reveal their prizes. The first parol will give the user a guaranteed merchant voucher while the other parol entitles the user an entry for a chance to be one of 5,000 winners of the Merry GCash raffle.

Aside from giving away different packages, GCash will give away a Sari Sari Store Showcase to 3 GCash users. During the Grand Draw on Dec. 21, one lucky winner will be the first GCash millionaire.

While waiting for the raffle draw, GCash users who participate in the Shake it Up, Light it Up will get daily discounts and prizes from partner merchants.

●       A+ Rewards x foodpanda

60PHP off with a min spend of 300PHP when you order from Jollibee via foodpanda

●       A+ Rewards x foodpanda

FREE DELIVERY with a min spend of 200PHP when you order from foodpanda

●       A+ Rewards x foodpanda

40PHP off with a min spend of 200PHP when you order from foodpanda

●       A+ Rewards x SHEIN

15% off when you purchase from SHEIN (no min spend)

●       A+ Rewards x TeraBox

2-week free trial with TeraBox

●       A+ Rewards

10PHP off with a min spend of 50PHP when you spend on Alipay+ Store

●       A+ Rewards x Mobile Legends: Bang Bang In-Game Voucher

30PHP off with a min spend of 200PHP when you make an in-game purchase on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Available for both Google Play Store & App Store)

●       A+ Rewards x Steam

10PHP off with a min spend of 50PHP when you purchase from Steam

●       DITO

P20 load voucher to buy DITO Regular Load or High Speed Data Promo, Min. Spend P199 

While the ways we celebrate Christmas have changed over the years, especially during the pandemic, we all know that the greatest gift we can give is connecting and sharing joy with our family, friends, loved ones, and our kababayan in need of love. This Christmas, GCash is one with Filipinos in keeping the Christmas spirit alive with all the holiday surprises and promos it has to offer. All set to have a #MerryGCash? 

Click https://go.gcash.com/merrygcash and experience the many reasons why #GPaRinAngPasko with GCash!

 

Shopee Brand Ambassadors Dingdong and Zia Dantes Share What’s On Their Wishlist This Christmas

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Here’s what the celebrity father-and-daughter tandem will be getting for themselves at Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Like most Pinoys, the Dantes family considers Christmas to be the most exciting time of the year. The fun gifts, heaping noche buena table, festive carols, mood-boosting decor, and, of course, the company of people they hold dear—it’s definitely the season everyone looks forward to.

To prepare for an intimate Christmas celebration at home with their loved ones, here’s what Shopee’s newest brand ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes, plan to get this year at the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale:

Don’t limit your holiday decor to the Christmas tree—dress up the rest of your house as well! Dingdong recommends giving your work or study table a festive look with this Christmas Snowglobe. Kids will love looking at the cute bears and shaking up the snowflake confetti too.

Get your kids excited for Santa’s arrival by hanging up these adorable Christmas Stockings, perfect for small toys and candies. “Remind them to stay nice during the holidays so they can look forward to awesome gifts from Santa!” adds Zia.

“We all love eating noche buena, pero let’s face it, preparing several meals for the whole family can get stressful,” says Dingdong. Enjoy a hassle-free noche buena by getting a hamper. This Christmas Hamper includes sun dried tomatoes, pesto, pasta, fruit in syrup, cheese, and wafer cubes.

Zia loves all things pink—which is why this Pink Doll is on top of her Christmas wish list! This cute doll features moveable joints and comes with a pink dress and pink bow to match her gorgeous hair.

Dingdong looks forward to enjoying good coffee over the holidays. These Premium Cordillera Coffee bags are guaranteed fresh from the mountains of Cordillera, and come in variants such as Sagada Dark Roast, Benguet Blend, and more.

Discover holiday gifts, decor, and more at Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. Enjoy big discounts on your purchase with promos such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Enjoy Hassle-Free Holiday Shopping with these Exclusive Branded Gift Sets at Shopee's Holi-deals Gift Guide

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From gadgets to personal care, discover gift sets for everyone on your Christmas list

Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. If you’re having difficulty choosing the best presents, why not try getting them a gift set instead? Gift sets allow us to give our loved ones meaningful presents with multiple products that revolve around their interests, making it feel more special and well-thought-out.

Whether they’re into gadgets, skincare, fitness, or food, Shopee has gift sets that cater to everyone on your Christmas list. These items are available at amazing prices until December 15! For branded gift sets that won’t break the bank, check out Shopee’s Holi-deals Gift Guide:

Your WFH colleagues will put the Goojodoq iPad Case, Keyboard, & Mouse to good use. The waterproof and shockproof leather case protects devices from bumps and falls, while the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse make it easier to type and multitask.

Remind all your outdoorsy pals to stay safe on the road with LUEASPY Mountain Bike Helmet. The padded design enhances comfort and sweat wickings, and its large front air inlet improves airflow and keeps the head cool. This helmet, which also comes with matching sunglasses and a protective scarf, is available for only less than ₱1,000.

This Bio-Science Holy Grail Mini Set makes the perfect gift for skincare newbies looking to build their daily routine. These products, specially formulated for Asian skin, are infused with nourishing ingredients such as Vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid to lend a healthy glow and combat premature aging.

Give the gift of a radiant glow with this Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Fluid Set. This exfoliant penetrates every layer of the skin, helping to eliminate pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes, minus the redness and peeling.

Anyone on your Christmas list would love this jam-packed hamper! RFM Christmas Gift Box contains goodies for noche buena and more, with spaghetti, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, milk, and champorado mix for just ₱320.

The Face Republic Colors of Bloom set is a must-have for fresh and natural everyday makeup. Makeup lovers can complete their look with the BB cream, sun tint, lip tint, makeup remover, and compact mirror.

For the foodie who misses traveling, put a creative spin on the classic Christmas basket with this Grocery Package and treat them to flavors from all over the world! This Christmas Grocery Package offers a spread of Indonesian, Indian, and Thai flavors such as mi goreng, kecap manis, tandoori tikka, and kaang kiew wan.

This stunning Opal Dinner Set and Dish Rack is the perfect gift for home decor enthusiasts and newlyweds moving to their starter home. These thin and lightweight plates, made of tempered opal glass, are dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Their decorative patterns make them perfect for intimate holiday celebrations or dinner dates.

Fitness buffs can keep themselves toned with Progress Training Set. This all-in-one multifunctional 40kg set can be used in four different ways, depending on your workout and target muscle group: dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell, and push-up stand.

Discover more Christmas gifts at https://shopee.ph/m/holideals-gift-guide.

Looking for more ways to stretch your holiday shopping budget? Use ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, to get daily free shipping and cashback vouchers for your purchases. If you don’t know what to give your loved ones, why not pay for their next Shopee purchase? With ShopeePay, you can send money to any ShopeePay user for free, and personalize your transfers with a themed virtual card!

You can also use ShopeePay beyond your shopping needs. Buy load at up to 10% off from all networks or get up to 25% cashback on your monthly bills from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, Manila Water, and Converge. Gamers can also get 25% off on games from Razer Gold, Steam and Game Club.

If you need to stock up on groceries or have a much needed food-trip, get big savings when you avail ShopeePay ₱1 Deals via ‘Deals Near Me’ on the Shopee app. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Puregold, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Familymart, The Generic Pharmacy, Shawarma Shack, Tapa King, Plains & Prints, Timex, and Watch Republic.

And if you’re looking for the ultimate get-away experience this holiday season, how about a staycation? Now, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay! Get 20% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including EstacioUno Boracay, Sea Wind Resort Boracay, White House Beach Resort Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa Bohol, and White Breeze Palawan. To add to that, you can score up to 50% off on selected hotels.

Make sure to activate and cash in your ShopeePay Wallet to avail of these exclusive deals and more! Now, you can also enjoy free cash-ins and bank transfers with ShopeePay via InstaPay; get up to ₱25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in. Buy Load Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay for a rewarding cashless experience!

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Elevate your Christmas feast with these Pinoy hams, Mekeni offers #TimplangAtin Christmas hams in four varieties

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The way Pinoys celebrate Christmas stands out from the rest of the world. Pre-pandemic, streets and homes are decked out with parols and twinkling lights and Christmas carols are blasting from every establishment’s speakers as early as September.

We also make it a point to have something special on the table for the family to partake as one of the highlights of Paskong Pinoy is Noche Buena; and usually, the star of this annual feast is Christmas Ham.

Mekeni Christmas Hams are available in five variants (L-R) – Gold Premium Ham, Deli Premium Ham, Piña Ham, Pear-Shaped Ham, and Brick Ham.

Our love for this handa is reflected by the variety of Christmas Hams available in the market—from the classic pineapple-flavored to smoky ham. When it comes to quality and delicious hams, Mekeni will make your celebration even more joyful and festive with its variety of family-favorite Christmas Hams.

Have a golden feast with Mekeni Gold Premium Ham

Smoky and aromatic hams are such a holiday classic. But while almost all store-bought hams are already smoked, Mekeni takes their premium ham a notch higher. Every piece has been soaked in a rare blend of exotic herbs and spices. This variety carries Mekeni’s gold standard in food manufacturing as it is made from the choicest pork cuts, so you are sure that each bite is super moist and juicy!

Stick to the tradition with Mekeni Deli Ham

There is something special about Mekeni’s no-frills, ready-to-eat, traditional deli ham. It’s succulent and tender, and every slice has just the right amount of marbling.

True to its name, the Mekeni Deli Ham is Deli-ciously good! This variety is aromatic and smoky, but it is more on the sweet side, it will make you want more. Kids and kids-at-heart will surely love a piece of Mekeni Deli Ham because of its traditional sweet-savory taste. This is the type of ham you will still want to eat with bread even after Christmas because of its bold flavor.

Pineapple is A-okay in Mekeni Piña Ham

If you are a fan of fruity hams, Mekeni’s Piña Ham is the ultimate #TimplangAtin ham that you could ever wish for! It has the right balance of smoky, sweet, and salty flavors. It is perfectly seasoned and glazed with a rich coating of pineapple sauce, making you finish your ham with so much gusto in no time.

Its zesty flavor makes Mekeni Piña Ham a real holiday treat. Its pineapple taste is not too overpowering so that you will feel like having more than just a slice.

Mekeni Pear-Shaped Ham

There is nothing more festive than a juicy ham for Noche Buena. But if you are on a budget, you can still make your holiday feast special with Mekeni’s Pear-Shaped Ham. This shaped ham is juicy, lean, and fits your budget. It is made from the choicest meat, cured with seasonings and spices that will tickle your Pinoy tastebuds. And although this one does not have that glazed or caramel crust that Pinoys adore, its succulent meat makes up for it.

Time to usher in the holidays and make it truly #TimplangAtin with these Mekeni Christmas Hams. 

These are available in wet markets nationwide, Mekeni Home2Home Delivery, and Mekeni Food Outlets.

Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Home with These Must-Have Filipino

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Ring in the festivities with big discounts and exclusive promos at Shopee’s 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

Yuletide is celebrated in most parts of the world, but there’s nothing quite like a Pinoy Christmas. We celebrate it longer than most countries—for over a hundred days, in fact.

What makes a Pinoy Christmas so special? For Filipinos, it’s the sumptuous holiday spread, twinkling lights and decor, meaningful gifts, and Christmas carols, all made even more special with precious memories of enjoying them with our loved ones.

To make this year’s Christmas celebrations even more memorable, stock up on Pinoy Pasko essentials below at Shopee’s 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, Shopee’s biggest sale of the year:

Deck the halls and fill your home with holiday cheer using colorful Christmas trees and lights. After hanging up your parols, don’t forget the star of the show—the Christmas tree. Homehuk Hakone Christmas Tree stands 1.8 meters tall, perfect for smaller rooms. Decorate it with a string of multicolored Firefly Christmas Lights, which runs on seven watts and lights up with eight different effects.

When it comes to Filipino holiday parties, the hapag-kainan is always the focal point. Filipinos forge stronger bonds over meals, after all. It’s when we reconnect with our loved ones, share milestones, and crack jokes. For that big holiday spread, prepare a mouthwatering serving of naturally smoked Swift Festival Ham and top it off with a honey pineapple glaze. Next, cook some spaghetti with Royal Pasta + Spaghetti Sauce, which comes in a sweet flavor Pinoys will love, and plenty of chopped hotdogs.

A truly Pinoy Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a lot of music. Belt out your favorite hits with the whole fam using Platinum Karaoke, which comes with thousands of songs and two wired microphone input jacks. Or play classic holiday tunes in the background with Zeus x Fujisan Desk Speakers. These bluetooth speakers feature 60 watts of bold sound and a strong bass.

One sure-fire way to make holiday parties even more fun? Dress up in themed apparel. Slip on a pair of cute and comfy BEAR LEADER Cotton Socks, which come in a variety of Santa Claus- and snowman-themed designs. For a cool, casual look, go for MetroSunnies Sunglasses. This pair features a holiday-ready color, stylish cat eye frame, and UV protection lens.

For more deals at the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. New to Shopee? This 11.11, it’s the perfect time to join! Enjoy big savings on your first purchase with exclusive promos for new users such as free gifts, free vouchers, and ₱1 deals. Invite your friends and family to join Shopee as well for a safe, fun, and rewarding shopping experience.

You can also use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 50% discount on load for all networks. Pay your bills with ShopeePay to avail of the special 30% cashback this Oct 30 Payday Sale. You can use it to pay Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, BPI, and a growing list of partner billers. Lastly, buy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals on the app and enjoy exclusive discounts when you pay via ShopeePay QR at Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, Fruitas, and other partner merchants. Make sure to activate your ShopeePay wallet and cash in through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy these exclusive perks.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Follow these Self-Care Tips to Keep Yourself Happy and Healthy During the Busiest Time of the Year

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Treat yourself to wellness items at Shopee’s Oct 30 Payday Sale and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills cashback, and 30% off vouchers

The holidays bring us joy, but the season also marks one of the busiest and most demanding times of the year. While we look forward to our loved ones’ company, there are still plenty of tasks at hand: virtual parties to plan, a holiday shopping list to organize, and work to wrap up before we go on vacation.

If you want to maximize the holiday festivities, take some time to focus on your well-being. This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, after all! Take it slow, decide which tasks to prioritize, and ask for help if you’re struggling with all the responsibilities on your plate.

Here are a few other tips to help you take it easy during the holidays:

Get enough sleep

A good night’s sleep equips you with enough energy to face the day. Wake up to better mornings by indulging in a luxurious at-home massage with Rest Easy Massager, which comes with an advanced heating function. Then snuggle in bed and relax any tense muscles with the ergonomic Hosh Memory Foam Pillow. Lastly, improve the air quality and add a relaxing ambiance to your room with the Fresh Air Wooden Humidifier. 

Get your mind off work

It’s difficult to relax when your phone keeps pinging. If you can, disable notifications after working hours and try out new hobbies to take your mind off work. For instance, spend more time outdoors and try gardening. Ace Hardware Garden Tool Set, which includes a trowel, transplanter, and pruning shear, is perfect for budding green thumbs. If you’ve always wanted to explore the art of baking, Oster 6-Speed Hand Mixer will make each culinary experiment easier with its powerful 250-watt motor and chrome-plated beaters and dough hooks. Meanwhile, those interested in dabbling in photography should invest in Paperang Portable Thermal Printer for high-quality instant photos

Build a self-care routine

Each day, take the time to pamper yourself and melt the stress away with personal care products. With glowing, hydrated skin, you’ve got one less thing to worry about! Start your skincare routine with the Garnier Cleanse Glow Trio. This serum, micellar water, and day cream set contains a concentrated Vitamin C formula to help even out your skin tone. Don’t forget to treat your legs and arms to some loving too. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion protects dry skin with natural colloidal oatmeal blended with rich emollients.

Indulge in guilt-free me-time

Sometimes all you need to destress is leisurely me-time. Take a much-needed breather and release your pent-up stress using Nintendo Switch Console V2. Its new system features a vibrant seven-inch OLED screen, wide adjustable stand, dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Or sit back and binge-watch your favorite K-dramas on Avision Smart Digital LED TV, which features a 1366x786 display resolution. For quality audio, you can’t go wrong with Xiaomi 11T Pro. With its Dolby Atmos dual speakers, you can unwind while listening to your relaxation playlist. 

Self-care means getting the best bang for your buck, too! To enjoy more deals at Shopee’s Oct 30 Payday Sale, check out with ShopeePay for safe and cashless payments. Get free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend, 30% off discounts, and 30% cashback on your self-care purchases, exclusively with ShopeePay.

You can also use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 50% discount on load for all networks. Pay your bills with ShopeePay to avail of the special 30% cashback this Oct 30 Payday Sale. You can use it to pay Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, BPI, and a growing list of partner billers. Lastly, buy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals on the app and enjoy exclusive discounts when you pay via ShopeePay QR at Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, Fruitas, and other partner merchants. Make sure to activate your ShopeePay wallet and cash in through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy these exclusive perks.

For more deals this payday, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.