Experience the most joyful celebrations with the Jollibee Virtual Party

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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

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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. 

Sesame Workshop's first-ever animated Sesame Street Special 'The Monster at the End of This Story' now on HBO GO

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Stream or download Sesame Workshop’s first-ever animated Sesame Street special The Monster at the End of This Story now available on HBO GO – though its star, Grover, is begging fans not to watch! 

Watch the official trailer here

A reimagining of Sesame Street’s all-time best-selling picture book ‘The Monster at the End of This Book,’ the special follows Grover’s reluctant journey to the end of the story, where, based on the title, he believes a monster awaits. Drawn in the unmistakable style of the beloved book first published in 1971, the special add new sequences, songs, and surprises, and introduces other familiar Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Rosita, to the tale. 

“After nearly 50 years, the lesson in ‘The Monster at the End of This Book’ remains timeless: It‘s okay to feel afraid, but also important to have the courage and keep moving forward in spite of those fears,” said Kay Wilson Stallings, Sesame Workshop’s Executive Vice President of Creative and Production. “We brought this classic story from page to screen in a way that will feel familiar to longtime fans and exciting and engaging for young viewers. By expanding the original narrative and adding new layers, we share a strong lesson in friendship, showing how Grover learns to manage his fear with the support of his friends.” 

Don’t have HBO GO? Download the app from App Store or Play Store on your device and enjoy a 7-day free trial. Access HBO GO via Cignal or at https://www.hbogoasia.com/.

HBO GO can now be accessed via Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV, and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality. 

About HBO Asia 

HBO is part of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks’ portfolio of brands and available to viewers in 25 territories in Asia. In addition to its award-winning HBO Original series, movies and documentaries, HBO Asia Originals tell compelling stories from around the region. Original programming is supplemented by exclusive, first-run content from major Hollywood and independent studios. In Asia, companion channels and services include HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits, Cinemax, Warner TV, HBO On Demand, 鼎级剧场 (Ding Ji Theatre) as well as Asian channels, Red by HBO and Oh!K. HBO GO is a regional streaming service that offers a mix of originals and acquired content – including kids content from Cartoon Network – available to download or stream anytime, anywhere. Log on to www.hboasia.com and www.hbogoasia.com for more information. 

About Sesame Workshop 

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re present in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.. 

UNIQLO Provides Aid to the Philippines for the Families Affected by Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses

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UNIQLO Philippines donates 300,000 pieces of AIRism masks through SM Foundation, Inc. for the families affected by the recent typhoons in the Philippines. In photo: UNIQLO Philippines Co-COO Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO Philippines COO Masayoshi Nakamura, SM Foundation, Inc. Executive Director Debbie Sy, and SM Foundation, Inc. Executive Director for Medical and Health Programs Connie Angeles. 

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO offers its deepest condolences to the families affected by Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses in the Philippines. To support relief and recovery efforts, UNIQLO, via its parent company Fast Retailing, will donate 1 million USD (approx. 48 million in PHP) in aid. 

The donation will be made through the SM Foundation, an entity that manages the CSR activities of the SM Group - the management partner of UNIQLO in the Philippines. The donation will be used to provide emergency food supplies and rebuild flooded housing, as well as build preventative infrastructure in areas susceptible to flooding. 

Furthermore, UNIQLO in the Philippines will donate 300,000 AIRism masks to affected areas through the SM Foundation. The masks will be donated to evacuees in the affected areas of the Bicol Region, Bulacan, Cagayan, Isabela, Pampanga, and Rizal provinces, as well as Marikina City. 

UNIQLO opened its first store in the Philippines in Manila, in June 2012, and currently operates 60 stores throughout the country. The typhoons have not caused any direct damage to UNIQLO stores. 

UNIQLO hopes for the speedy recovery of these regions and that the families affected by these disasters can return to their normal lives as soon as possible. 

Learn How to Take Amazing Photos and Videos with These Tips from TikTok

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Level up your storytelling on the app with the help of top TikTok creators

When you want to create eye-catching photo and video content online, you need to learn how to tell a story using your lens. On TikTok, you will come across hundreds of fantastic content creators, whose skills at mobile photography and filmmaking allow them to capture and share unforgettable images that people will surely admire. 

Many of these creators are eager to share what they know with their followers, and their photography and filmmaking tutorials have become part of the educational content you can find on TikTok. Some helpful how-to videos found on the platform include tips for taking the perfect selfie, setting up a shot, how to enhance lighting, and even how to create backgrounds and select props. 

Here are some helpful tips for taking better photos and videos for awesome online content, shared by local TikTok creators. 

Ever wondered why ring lights are must-haves for content creators? Daryll Anuran explains the effect that they have on photos and videos in this post. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@daryllanuran/video/6854435271505661186

Have you seen those cool videos where one creator plays two characters that appear on screen at the same time? Ralphe Austria shares this easy to follow tutorial for how it’s done!

https://www.tiktok.com/@ralpheaustria/video/6873009889568967938

Beautiful styling makes a huge difference in any photo or video. Be inspired by how Norman San Diego sets up a shoot using a simple basket of fruits as props. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@normansandiego1/video/6896403455959698690

Proud fur-parents can learn a thing or two about shooting their babies from TikTok creator, Mark Kelvin. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@kelvinmarkulit/video/6892291693144509697

Level up your mobile photography and filmmaking by learning how to manipulate the different manual settings on your camera. Ivs teaches the basics in this video. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@ivseenyou/video/6886848616149880065 

 

There’s so much more that can be learned from TikTok creators, when you want to improve your skills at mobile photography and filmmaking. Join the community on the app to start learning from other creators. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices today.