March 19, 2018

“The Filipinos’ favorite: A look at the Chicken Inasal”

Filipinos have included the chicken inasal among the well-loved classic Pinoy dishes like adobo, sinigang, and kare-kare. And whenever they have a craving for really satisfying chicken inasal meal, they already know where to go, Mang Inasal.

Clearly a contribution of Visayan cuisine, the chicken inasal has become a Pinoy staple because of its authentic flavor that has captured the taste even of Filipinos from other regions.



To appreciate more of everyone’s favorite food, here are five juicy facts about the chicken inasal:

Inasal means “chargrilled”

“Inasal” is the Ilonggo term for “chargrilled” or “roasted meat.” The secret to its flavorful taste lies both in the marinade and in the roasting process.

Mang Inasal has formulated a special marinade that it uses in preparing its flagship product. Also, as a commercial establishment, Mang Inasal has continually improved on the grilling system and procedure to ensure the consistently high quality of grilled chicken goodness that the outlet has been offering.

And to further delight chicken inasal fans, Mang Inasal is proud to offer the “2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot-sa-Ihaw-Sarap” quarter chicken.


Chicken inasal was born in a Bacolod street

The chicken inasal’s humble beginnings can be traced to a small street in Bacolod known as Cuadra wherea series of small chicken inasal stalls is owned by the Velez sisters. The siblings are considered the pioneers in mainstreaming inasal na manok,making entrepreneurs interested in offering their own chicken inasal with a twist.

The founders of Mang Inasal built on the undeniable appeal of this Filipino cuisine, establishing its first branch in Iloilo. Through the years, Mang Inasal has successfully brought its own take on the Pinoy grilled chicken in fast-food style.


Truly Filipino dining experience

Mang Inasal is one of the local fast-food chains that offers best-tasting Pinoy food by having a concept and ambiance that is truly Filipino. This is one of the reasons why its food is served on wares that carry the banana leaf motif to conjure the Pinoy’s use of banana leaf in serving and cooking food. Even the store’s ambience carries the homey, grillery that has been the trademark of Mang Inasal.


Mang Inasal recently held its one-day Pista ng Chicken Inasal nationwide, giving everyone a discounted treat of their favorite inasal meal. 


Best with chicken oil and unli rice

Chicken inasal is best eaten with chicken oil over plain or garlic rice. At Mang Inasal stores, the chicken oil forms part of the condiments trio -- together with soy sauce and vinegar – that allow customers to savor the meal at its most flavorful.

Also, further reinforcing the Filipino diners’ preference for rice, Mang Inasal has been offering unlimited rice with all itspaborito meals.

A salu-salo for everyone. Mang Inasal is loved by Pinoys and Pinoys-at-heart as it offers an unforgettable bonding experience over a feast of their favorite meals.

It is the fun experience of mixing the condiments, and being able to fully satisfy their hunger pangs via unli rice, that have endeared Mang Inasal to a number of Pinoy food enthusiasts.

Mang Inasal prides itself with its specially-marinated grilled chicken that offers “nuot sa ihaw sarap.” Among its offerings of Filipino food products, their Chicken Inasal contributes a big chunk to the brand’s total sales. This is the reason why Mang Inasal’s Chicken Inasal is the number one Pinoy grilled chicken brand based on studies made on this segment. 

With its promise of serving great food and bringing the joy of eating to Filipinos, Mang Inasal continues to improve its product quality and portfolio to win the hearts of everyone.


About Mang Inasal

Mang Inasal is the number one Pinoy barbecue brand that is known for its authentic fusion of traditional Pinoy cuisine with a fast-food concept.

Today, Mang Inasal leads the market with its strong portfolio of Chicken Inasal, Pork BBQ, Halo-Halo, and Palabok. Currently, the company has over 470 stores nationwide to cater to the growing love of Filipinos for the brand.

The brand has also received numerous awards including the Most Outstanding Quick Service Restaurant and Most Outstanding Chicken Inasal restaurant from the 2010 Dangal ng Bayan Awards, and the Outstanding Filipino Franchise Award from the 2015 Franchise Excellence Awards.

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Catriona Gray is Miss Universe Philippines 2018

Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray  was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018.
Gray is a Filipino TV host, singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and Miss World Philippines 2016, respectively. She represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2016 pageant and placed as a Top 5 Finalist. 


The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners were announced at the pageant's coronation night on Sunday, March 18, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Grand Coronaton Night was hosted by Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Guttierez and with Miss Grand International 2016 1st Runner-up Nicole Cordoves.
Here are the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners:

  • Miss Universe Philippines 2018: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Bb Pilipinas International 2018: #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
  • Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018: #38 Karen Gallman
  • Bb Pilipinas Globe 2018: #19 Michele Gumabao
  • Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018: #32 Eva Patalinjug
  • Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2018: #31 Jehza Huelar
Runners-up:
  • 1st runner-up: #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
  • 2nd runner-up: #14 Samantha Bernardo


Here are the winners of the special awards and the ladies who made it to the Top 15 as well as Top 25:
Special awards:
  • Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Miss Ever Bilena: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Jag Denim Queen: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Manila Bulletin Award: #14 Samantha Bernardo
  • Miss Friendship: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
  • Best in Talent: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
  • Miss Photogenic: #32 Eva Patalinjug
  • Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Miss Philippine Airlines: #3 Muriel Orais
  • Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Best in Long Gown: #20 Catriona Gray
  • Miss Creamsilk: #19 Michele Gumabao
Top 15:
  • #38 Karen Gallman
  • #3 Muriel Orais
  • #21 Anjame Magbitang
  • #26 Wynonah Buot
  • #14 Samantha Bernardo
  • #15 Juliana Kapeundl
  • #31 Jehza Huelar
  • #35 Sandra Lemonon
  • #11 Aya Abesamis
  • #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
  • #24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
  • #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
  • #19 Michele Gumabao
  • #20 Catriona Gray
  • #32 Eva Patalinjug
Top 25:
  • #3 Muriel Orais
  • #31 Jehza Huelar
  • #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
  • #32 Eva Patalinjug
  • #13 Kristie Rose Cequeña
  • #7 Sigrid Grace Flores
  • #35 Sandra Lemonon
  • #10 Kayesha Chua
  • #26 Wynonah Buot
  • #15 Juliana Kapeundl
  • #21 Anjame Magbitang
  • #4 Ana Patricia Asturias
  • #23 Ena Velasco
  • #20 Catriona Gray
  • #39 Trixia Marie Maraña
  • #14 Samantha Bernardo
  • #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
  • #9 Agatha Romero
  • #24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
  • #34 Mary Joy de Castro
  • #11 Aya Abesamis
  • #38 Karen Gallman
  • #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
  • #19 Michele Gumabao
  • #37 Patrizia Garcia

March 18, 2018

Holy Week Staycation and Easter Treats at City of Dreams Manila

Families and friends looking for a Holy Week getaway can choose to visit City of Dreams Manila and avail of the Nobu family staycation package with complimentary DreamPlay access and more, or the Easter “Eggs-perience” at DreamPlay packed with thrilling activities and goodies for the season.




Nobu Hotel Manila

Nobu Hotel staycation package during the Holy Week consists of a minimum two-night stay with buffet breakfast for two at Nobu Manila restaurant, four DreamPlay passes, complimentary Zumba classes during the guests’ stay, and free shuttle services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday for the Visita Iglesia and other Lenten services at the Shrine of Jesus church, near SM Mall of Asia. 

The four DreamPlay passes included in the staycation package enable families to bond together in more than 12 thrilling attractions and activities. They can bake and design gingerbread cookies, build and fly dragons, experience the excitement of DreamWorks short films in the 4D theatre, train to be a Kung Fu master, and a lot more.




Over at the Nobu poolside deck, families can indulge in a summer swim at the modern lap pool and dance their way to wellness with complimentary Zumba classes from 8 to 9 am, 9 to 10 am, and 4 to 5 pm.

The drop-off and pick-up schedule of the complimentary shuttle services from Nobu Hotel Manila to the Shrine of Jesus near Mall of Asia are at 10 and 10:30 am, 3 and 3:30 pm, and 7 and 7:30 pm.

The staycation package starts at P20,888. in a Nobu deluxe room, with booking period until March 28, 2018 and stay dates: March 29 to April 1, 2018. The complimentary buffet breakfast is for two adults and two children five years old and below. Children six to 12 years old enjoy 50% off the buffet breakfast price while those 13 years old and up pay the adult rate. Other terms and conditions apply.


DreamPlay

The Easter Sunday egg hunt, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon”, is one of the highlights of DreamPlay’s “Dragon’s Ultimate Easter Eggs-perience” on  April 1.



Guests who avail of the DreamPlay Easter package at P1,488 net per person get to also decorate their own plaster dragon egg, bake and design egg-shaped cookies, watch the limited-time run of the “Book of Dragons“ movie in 4D, enjoy 10% discount on all How To Train Your Dragon merchandise and enjoy an all-day pass at the DreamWorks-inspired play space for the rest of the day. 


For more information, call 800 8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com .

OPPO empowers the Youth through Unilab Foundation’s Ideas Positive

Empowering the Filipino youth in building healthier communities

International smartphone brand OPPO believes in the power of the youth. With this in mind, the brand conducted its first CSR activity for 2018. OPPO Philippines teamed up with Ideas Positive, the country’s premier youth engagement program for healthier communities. Ideas Positive is a program of Unilab Foundation whose mission is to build a healthier Philippines.



OPPO Philippines donated OPPO F5 Youth units to the youth teams during the boot camp of at Camp Allen, Santa Cruz, Laguna. OPPO phones will be used by the participants in sharing their journey and capturing the best moments and experiences with their communities. The goal is to help the youth spread the word about the innovative health solutions that Ideas Positive are implementing in their communities through social media. 

“We are grateful that OPPO partnered with Ideas Positive. For the past years, majority of our participants use their own mobile phones in documenting their projects. However, not all of them own good quality smartphones that can take quality photos and videos. OPPO’s support this year is a big help to the youth teams in documenting their project implementation,” said Alfred Dicto, Project Lead for Ideas Positive. 

Already on its eighth year, Ideas Positive holds a nationwide competition where youth teams can develop innovative solutions that address health issues in the community level. Among hundreds of entries, seventeen teams were chosen this year to participate in a three-day boot camp, where they learned the basics of project management, leadership, and communication. Each team will receive up to Php100,000 in funding to implement their project with their chosen community. 

 “OPPO believes that the youth plays a huge role in nation-building. We are glad to partner with Ideas Positive in supporting and empowering the Filipino youth,” said Eason De Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ PR Manager. 

“We have seen how enthusiastic and passionate the participants are in helping the communities. We hope that with OPPO’s support, the teams will be able to capture their best moments and share their wonderful stories and experiences with their communities,” de Guzman added.

The teams with the best health outcomes will be announced in August 2018, and will be awarded with cash prizes and smartphones from OPPO Philippines.


For more exciting updates, you may also visit the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ and follow Ideas Positive via https://www.facebook.com/ideaspositiveph  

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