Burgers top foodpanda orders in ’21 as food options grow

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Demand for quick commerce seen to continue growing in ‘22

Leading online food delivery provider foodpanda announced the most-ordered food items from its app in 2021, with hamburgers and other fast-food staples coming out on top.

The results, taken from data on thousands of foodpanda partner vendors across 150 cities and municipalities in the country, reveal that the top three most ordered food items from foodpanda in 2021 were hamburgers, fried chicken and spaghetti, items found on the menus of many fast-food restaurants and mom-and-pop stores on foodpanda’s platform.

According to the company, the results serve as an indicator of Filipinos’ increasingly fast-paced and home-based lifestyles during the new normal.

Easy to order, quick to deliver

“Since 2020, as more people started working and attending school from home, we’ve seen how the demand for safe and quick food delivery has skyrocketed. And as Filipinos’ lifestyles and daily routines become more fast-paced than ever, they often rely on food that is easy to consume, even on the go,” said Daniel Marogy, managing director of foodpanda Philippines.

Marogy also explained that foodpanda customers’ most preferred time to order— lunch time, from 11AM up to 1PM— may be another indicator of Filipinos’ need for speed and convenience. “I think all of us has experienced this, even before the pandemic—you’re swamped at work, or busy with schoolwork or with the kids, and before you know it, lunch time comes and there is no food on the table,” he said. “So I think even more so than dinner time, when people might have a bit more time to prepare and cook food after their workday, it is that lunchtime window during midday that people tend to need our services more.”

Pinoys’ taste buds are expanding

Even as many foodpanda customers chose fast food dishes as their go-to meals in 2021, Marogy also noted how consumers’ palates have also widened as more food choices became available for delivery. “We have really seen a remarkable increase in the number of restaurants, both big and small, that have joined us in the last two years, and it has resulted in a wide array of cuisines and dishes for customers to choose from,” Marogy remarked. “So we can say that Filipinos’ taste buds are expanding as well in terms of trying new things, whether it’s a new foreign dish, healthy meal alternatives, or simply a new restaurant that they haven’t tried.”

Quick commerce continues to be in demand

Marogy added that the company sees the demand for quick commerce—or the fast and convenient delivery of goods such as food and groceries— to remain, as many Filipinos continue to prioritize convenience as well as safety when it comes to necessities. “Even as restrictions are now loosening as cases continue to thankfully go down, we anticipate that many people will continue to need fast and safe delivery of goods,” Marogy said.

“foodpanda, along with our hardworking fleet of thousands of Ka-panda riders across the country and our thousands of valued partner vendors, are ready to keep serving the needs of our customers, and in promoting their safety and welfare,” he added.

About foodpanda:

foodpanda is dedicated to bringing food lovers their favorite meals from curated local restaurants in the Philippines. Since its creation, the on-demand food delivery service has grown to more than 170,000 partner restaurants in more than 325 cities across 13 Asian and Central Europe markets. foodpanda Philippines currently operates in 150 cities and municipalities across the Philippines and continuously expanding. foodpanda is a subsidiary under Delivery Hero, a worldwide leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit www.foodpanda.ph.

How it works:

Through the foodpanda website or via the new iOS and Android apps, customers can enter their address and view a curated list of restaurants and shops serving their neighborhood. Once they have found their choice, they can place an order in the comfort of their home or office, paying online through foodpanda’s secure platform or via cash-on-delivery The order is then carefully prepared by the restaurant or shop, picked up by the foodpanda rider and delivered straight to their doorstep.

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PLDT Enterprise, Smart provide robust connectivity solutions to Domino’s Pizza

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DPP Retail Inc. and DPP Express Inc. make the Smart move

DPP Retail Inc. and DPP Express Inc.—the companies behind the famous pizza chain Domino’s Pizza—have formed a partnership with PLDT Enterprise to boost its delivery of customer services by enhancing its network capabilities and equipping its restaurants with reliable connectivity nationwide.

PLDT Enterprise will extend different connectivity plans to the company’s headquarters and stores across the country, while they switched all their mobile lines to Smart through the newly launched packages of Smart Enterprise Postpaid utilizing 5G, Voice over LTE and Voice over WIFI network capabilities of Smart.

According to Rea Cruz, General Manager of Domino’s Pizza, the needs of their customers had drastically changed due to the pandemic, with the prevalence of mobile deliveries amid stay-at-home protocols. Thus, they needed to adopt suitable digital solutions to support their business operations.

“For restaurant businesses, the pandemic had forced us to think of ways to keep the business agile and adjust to the changing demands of our customers. With the onset of the lockdown, we experienced growth on online deliveries hence a strong and reliable internet connection is essential for us to operate efficiently,” said Cruz.

“A few minutes of downtime means losses for the business. We had experienced this before but now, we are confident with the capabilities of PLDT Enterprise in enabling our restaurants to stay connected to keep our customers always satisfied,” Cruz furthered.

Domino's Pizza is part of the Three Bears Group (TBG), which is a private equity-backed holding company of food retail concepts in the Philippines. It aims to grow multiple businesses and brands within the F&B sector.

PLDT Vice President and Enterprise Revenue Group Head Ding Ventura-Villarino shared that as the pandemic imposed massive growth on digital transactions, companies need to establish a digital environment supported by reliable connectivity.

The executive also added that PLDT Enterprise is continuously developing technologies to assist enterprises with their digital transformation needs and address the challenges in the evolving business environment.

“As businesses seek for ways to navigate this crisis, PLDT Enterprise will be their reliable partner to lay their network capabilities that serve as the foundation of an efficient digitally-enabled enterprise,” said Villarino.

Likewise, PLDT Enterprise Corporate Relationship Management Head Mari Javier noted that they are committed to supporting the technological needs of businesses that require appropriate and robust infrastructure to power their online operations.

“Internet connection is now indeed a necessity especially if your gains rely heavily on online transactions. PLDT Enterprise is dedicated to supporting companies like DPP Retail and DPP Express in their bid towards powering their business to succeed amid these trying times,” Javier highlighted.

To learn more about Smart Enterprise Postpaid, visit

https://www.pldtenterprise.com/solutions/mobility/wireless-postpaid. #

Carousell sees dynamic growth in online property and classified ads business for 2022

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With the pandemic crisis accelerating the expansion of the e-commerce and online classified ads landscape, Carousell Philippines looks forward to 2022 with an optimistic and bullish perspective.

The fast-growing online buy-and-sell platform which closed 2021 with a USD 100M investment from STIC Investments, a leading Korean private equity that invests across Asia, and the acquisition of Ox Street, one of the leading end-to-end marketplaces for authenticated sneakers and streetwear in Southeast Asia, is all set to create innovations to strengthen Carousell Philippines’ proposition for 2022.

“The pandemic has provided customers with access to a significant variety of products from the convenience and safety of their homes. We see this shift as an opportunity and inspiration not only to make Carousell even better but most importantly, to serve Filipino customers better,” said Carousell Philippines’ new General Manager Djon Nacario, who discussed the upcoming plans, innovations, business prospects, and directions of Carousell for the year in a recent media event.

The pandemic scenario

During the pandemic, Carousell served as a helpline for a number of Filipinos when users set up community pantries funded by items sold on the Carousell app to aid those left most vulnerable by the crisis.

During the recent Typhoon Odette, sellers have also initiated a donation drive by selling secondhand items and donating the proceeds to families and communities that were heavily affected by the typhoon. Listing views and monthly active users have also increased in 2021 as more users turn to Carousell to buy medical supplies and secondhand clothing while some users have also started selling on Carousell to supplement their income.

“We are very heartened at some of the grassroot initiatives that our users have started on the Carousell platform which shows the true spirit of Filipino resilience and bayanihan, especially in times of crisis. Carousell supports these humble initiatives by our users to extend help to the most vulnerable and to ensure that people can continue on with their lives amid the pandemic,” Djon said.

Property 24 to merge with Carousell

A highlight development for 2022 is the merging of Property24 with Carousell which is set to happen on March 8, 2022. According to Djon, this will provide an effective online platform for leading real estate developers, agencies, and brokers to help them showcase their property listings to a wider audience of qualified prospective buyers including the 4.62 million monthly visitors on Carousell. In line with this, Carousell is also working on initiatives to improve the user's experience on its platform to ensure that customers are able to find every kind of home for every kind of family.

“This is something that we’ve been planning forever since OLX merged with Carousell Philippines. We have taken in various feedbacks from our partners, developers, and users to make our property category even better,” Djon added.

Recognition of excellence in the property industry

For the first time ever, Carousell will also bring together the country’s most recognizable real estate developers and their finest developments in the Carousell Property Awards to be launched in March 2022. Among the nominees are some of the most celebrated real estate brands in the Philippines including Suntrust, Camella, Crown Asia, and Lumina, among other leading developers.

Trust and assurance in Carousell Autos

With over 6,000 cars listed on the platform as of February 2022, Djon also expounded on Carousell’s recent tie-up with Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI), the premier provider of used vehicle inspection and warranty services in the country, to launch the Carousell Autos Inspected and Warranty program which is designed to provide buyers of second-hand cars confidence and peace of mind when searching for vehicles in the Carousell platform.

“We recognize that knowing the real condition of the car is a legitimate concern for most buyers. Our partnership with PWSPI is a reflection of our commitment to promote quality listings on our platform. Carousell Autos Inspected and Warranty program will boost buyer’s trust in secondhand cars and will give them the assurance that the items listed on the platform are safe from hidden faults or defects,” Djon said.

Recognition for Pinoy entrepreneurs

Finally, since many Carousell users are micro-, small- and medium-size entrepreneurs, the company is also set to launch the Caroupreneur Awards that will recognize the outstanding achievements of Filipino entrepreneurs over the past year. This will range from entrepreneurs who started or scaled their businesses online, to brick-and-mortar SMEs who digitalized their businesses, and everyday Filipinos who gave away good quality preloved items for free.

To celebrate Carousell’s decade of sustainability, Caroupreneur Awards will also have sustainability-themed categories such as Heroes of Green, and other categories including Best in Carousell – Autos (Used Cars), Autos Workshop and Services, Property, Home Services, and many more. Winners will be announced later in the year.

A most receptive Recommerce market

The event also highlighted the overview and insights from the Recommerce Index 2021 Report, which is Carousell’s Green initiative to highlight the importance of sustainability and recommerce in the Greater Southeast Asia region.

According to the report, the Philippines is the most receptive Southeast Asian market for recommerce, or the practice of buying and selling brand new and previously owned items. The report also shows how consumer behaviors have changed especially during the pandemic. Hence, Carousell Recommerce Index is a timely 'report card' on where consumers are now, and how we can make secondhand the first choice in our effort to practice a more sustainable lifestyle and support a circular economy. The report also covers findings from four Carousell Group brands namely Carousell, Chợ Tốt, Mudah.my, and OneKyat, across eight markets - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam, involving over 3,000 buyers and sellers.

About Carousell

Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that makes selling as easy as taking a photo, buying as simple as chatting. Launched in August 2012, Carousell began in Singapore. We are now one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing marketplaces in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carousell is backed by leading investors, including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, and Sequoia Capital India. In the Philippines, OLX joins Carousell to bring consumers a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. Download the app for iOS or Android and visit www.carousell.ph for more information.

Don’t worry about labels this Valentine’s Day with Brother labelers

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner—and while many couples may be easily celebrating the yearly holiday of love, there might be some others who might be dealing with a bit of a complicated situation right now.

As we all know, labels are good. Everybody needs them, especially when you’re entering something new! Labels are really important so that what you’ve got is clear to everyone involved—whether it’s a gift for your significant other, your belongings at home, or even something as big as your relationship.

So, this Valentine’s Day, make sure your labels are straight with the following:

1. Your things

Living together or sharing a space with your SO? Boundaries are healthy for a relationship, so it’s best to clarify and classify what’s yours and what’s theirs at home, especially if there are some things you would rather not share. Other than that, you can also just go and label important things at home so everything’s organized and nobody has to fight over where stuff is.

2. Your Valentine’s gifts

While you’re organizing your things at home, take it a step further and label the gifts you’re giving each other. You don’t want to accidentally give your partner the wrong thing, do you?

3. Your relationship

The biggest thing you shouldn’t leave unlabeled on Valentine’s Day is, of course, your relationship. If the Day of Hearts comes rolling around and both of you still haven’t answered the all-important question of “what are we?” then… you should get on that quick. Nobody wants the disappointment of unmet expectations on such a special day!

So while you work on the label for your relationship this Valentine’s Day, for everything else that needs a real, physical label, you should go get a Brother labeler that gets the job done the way you want.

The P-Touch Cube series’ PT-P300BT and PT-P710BT portable labelers are stylish and sleek machines you can take anywhere, anytime you need it. They connect to your phone with the Brother Design&Print app via Bluetooth, so you can create the label design you like and print it in a pinch.

You can get the PT-P300BT and PT-P710BT online for an SRP of P5,040 and P9,040 respectively via Brother’s authorized dealer partners on Lazada and Shopee, or at any authorized resellers nationwide. Get yours now and take the plunge into labeling with Brother!

For more details on Brother’s promos and offers, you can call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph. You can also get the latest product updates on the following official accounts:

Website: https://www.brother.com.ph/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside.

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Viber Community: https://bit.ly/BrotherShopatHomeViber

Living in the new normal with your CHERRY Essentials

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Just when you thought you’re crawling back to the good ol’ days, lo and behold, it’s like 2020 all over again. Good thing, health essentials that can keep you and your loved ones extra protected are now more accessible, like the Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier Max SAP 1000.

How exactly is it going to do its job, you ask? This COVID-killing device is equipped with 2-Layer Medical Grade Filters (Honeycomb Active Carbon & Anti-Virus H13 HEPA Filter), outfitted with an H13 HEPA Grade Filter that filtrates SARS-COV2 and other viruses measuring less than 0.010 microns. It also has a Primary Filter that removes dust from the air, De-formaldehyde Particulate Matter which strains droplets, Activated Carbon which filters out bacteria, and Negative Ion Release which produces healthy anions responsible for preventing colds, flu, hay fever, and asthma.

On top of that, it has been tested and approved by international research organizations, including the renowned MRIGlobal Technological and Scientific Research, to kill 99% of SARS-COV2 (COVID) and other airborne viruses lurking in a 72sqm space. It likewise boasts of 99.98% PM 2.5 purification rate and Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 600m3/h or in other words—maximum protection.

Already gape-mouthed? There’s more. The Smart Air Purifier Max SAP 1000 is not only handy when it comes to safety but is also on the convenient side as it can be controlled through your smartphone via the Cherry Home application. If you’re a tad bit old-school, no need to worry. You may still operate this through its control panel and remote control. For houses with kids, this essential is equipped with child lock and lid off features making it perfect for your household. Enjoy all these for P14,500.

CHERRY ION

If you have to go out for work and do outdoor errands from time to time, another recommended essential from the brand is the Cherry Ion. This personal wearable air purifier can be your added protection from bacteria, viruses, pollen, smoke, molds, and dust mites in the air as it emits up to 200 million/cm3 negative ions (healthy anions). It can also help you avoid colds, flu, hay fever, and asthma for as long as 12 hours. Fashion doesn’t have to be at the expense of extra protection and the brand totes gets you as you can cop this device in various colors and designs starting from P2,299.

When it comes to safety especially at this time, don’t dilly-dally for too long. Get your CHERRY health essentials now at:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph