Salamat sa Joy: Jollibee shares in the collective gratitude of Filipinos in the new normal

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For many Filipinos, Jollibee is a place that holds many joyful memories. From family celebrations, impromptu work lunch dates, thesis meet-ups after school, and even simple family lunch out on weekends, Jollibee has been witness to these countless memorable moments.

These ordinary joys, however, were temporarily put on hold because of the pandemic and the restrictions that had to be set for everyone's safety. While Jollibee continued to serve its customers as they stayed home or experienced limited mobility, most still longed for the joy of getting together and eating out at their go-to happy place.

Now, with the continuous vaccination roll-out and easing of quarantine restrictions, people are slowly having the confidence to enjoy their pre-pandemic activities again. After two years of lockdown, people have a newfound sense of joy and gratitude as they look forward to making more happy memories with their loved ones.

Jollibee shares in the joy and excitement while still ensuring the safety of its customers as it releases its latest safety video – Salamat sa Joy ng Muling Pagsasama. Featuring a cover of the song “Salamat” originally sang by the Dawn, the video captures the experience of dining out in the new normal and the greater appreciation of being able to spend time again with family and friends.

As people slowly embrace the new normal, Jollibee hopes to bring back

the joyful moments that Filipinos miss in its stores

Jollibee’s store teams are fully vaccinated, ensuring the safety of customers as they enjoy 

their Jollibee favorites

Nothing compares to the joy of eating out and getting together again 

with one’s family and friends at Jollibee

“Much has changed in the past two years, but one thing that remains constant is the joy that Jollibee offers families and friends whenever they dine in our stores. We’re grateful that our stores are now at 100% capacity and our store teams are fully vaccinated, and our goal is to keep offering our customers the same ‘Alagang Jollibee’ customer service that they’ve known to trust. This way they can continue having joyful moments safely as we embrace the new normal,” shared Francis Flores, Jollibee Global and Jollibee Philippines Marketing Head.

Since the start of the pandemic, the country’s leading fast-food chain has strictly adhered to COVID-19 protocols. Specific safety measures have also been implemented for Dine-In, Take Out, Drive-Thru, and Delivery operations to safeguard the well-being of both employees and customers as they enjoy their Jollibee favorites.

What are you waiting for? Invite your friends and family to the nearest Jollibee store to experience the joy of eating out once again. If you’d like to find out what to expect, watch the latest Jollibee safety ad on the brand’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

Your Jollibee favorites are also available via Take Out, Drive-Thru, and Delivery through JollibeeDelivery.com, Jollibee App, #87000, GrabFood or Foodpanda.

Pizza Hut rolls out new website improvements for smoother orders

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You can even reorder your previous orders with just a single tap

If you're a fan of Pizza Hut's fun, bold, and playful offerings, you're in for a treat! Now, you can have your favorite pizzas and side dishes delivered straight to your doorstep in a way that is even more convenient and hassle-free, as Pizza Hut recently rolled out several improvements for the order functions of its official website!

Among the new improvements is the implementation of a dynamic localization widget, which ensures a smoother experience when ordering using the website! This widget allows first name personalization; prompts you to enable location services; enables store messages to be shown within the widget instead of a current pop up against a black background; and allows you to choose an alternative date if a store is closed for various reasons, among many others. It's an innovative way to help you satisfy your cravings!

Another new feature designed to provide added convenience when you use the website is the option of reordering a previous order, all with just a single tap. To do this, you must first log in to the website. Once you confirm your delivery address, your last order will be shown, and you will have the option of clicking the "Reorder" button. Upon clicking it, the order will be placed. To make it even more convenient, your previous delivery address and top 3 items ordered will be shown on the website's homepage. With this, you'll be able to enjoy your go-to sets in a way that's truly hassle-free!

Last but not least is an order tracker that is integrated into the website, which will allow you to easily track your delivery. The tracking process consists of five stages. First is "Order submitted" which indicates that the order has been placed and acknowledged. This is followed by "In progress/confirmation" which indicates that the order has been confirmed and email confirmation will be sent to you.

The third stage, "Order is being prepared," means that the order is being assembled by the store, while the fourth stage, "Order is being out for delivery," indicates that the rider is on the way to deliver the order. The last is "Completed," which means that the order has been delivered or the rider has arrived at the delivery address. With the real-time tracking feature, you'll be able to know exactly when your order will arrive, which will surely amp up the excitement!

"For Pizza Hut, making it easy for pizza lovers to order their favorites is as important as providing good food that will satisfy their cravings every time," said Raymund Nobleza, Sr. Manager, Pizza Hut Marketing. This new set of improvements on our official website is just one of the many ways we are helping our customers experience the bold, fun, and flavorful offerings from Pizza Hut that they have come to know and love."

What are you waiting for!? Get that pizza party rolling by ordering your Pizza Hut favorites through the official website: www.pizzahut.com.ph!

You can now pay your SSS and Pag-IBIG fees with ShopeePay

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With ShopeePay, enjoy up to 25% cashback when you pay government billers.

Many of us need to pay fees to government agencies for employment, travel, and business requirements. At times, we spend almost half a day or more finishing our transactions—from physically going to the offices, banks or payment centers to filling out forms and lining up. The good news is that ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, has made paying government bills more convenient and rewarding .

If you’re a member of SSS and Pag-IBIG, chances are you contribute and pay dues to these agencies on a regular basis. With ShopeePay, you can now conveniently pay your government bills, including SSS and Pag-IBIG, from the comfort of your homes and avoid the long lines at government offices or payment centers. On top of the convenience and security that digital payments provide, you also get up to 25% cashback when you pay government billers with ShopeePay. With this cashback offer, you can reduce the cost associated with your bills and add the amount to your savings.

Aside from SSS and Pag-IBIG, you can also use ShopeePay to pay your dues to other major government agencies such as the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), and Manila Local Government Unit.

● SSS - Membership Contributions

● Pag-IBIG - Membership Savings, Housing Loan, and MP2

● NBI - Clearance

● TIEZA - Travel Tax

● Marina - Seaman's Book, Seaman Certificate

● Manila LGU - eCedula, eBirth, eHealth, Real Property Tax, Business Permit

In just a few taps, you can easily pay your government bills and receive instant cashback. Simply open your Shopee app, tap on "Load, Bills & Travel," select the government agency, and key in your account number or reference number and the amount. Click here for more details on how to pay bills via ShopeePay.

To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

Score the best deals this summer at Home Credit’s Great 0% Festival

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Over 1,000 items are available at 0% interest installments at all participating stores nationwide until May 31

Just when we thought summer couldn’t get any more exciting this year, the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Home Credit Philippines offers Filipino shoppers 0% interest installments from its wide selection of over 1,000 items at its first-ever Great 0% Festival.

Starting April 11 until May 31, customers who wish to purchase their summer budol may get to avail of their chosen items through an affordable installment plan with Home Credit. For up to 3 different items in one loan contract, customers may choose a flexible payment term of 6, 12, 15, or 18 months at 0% interest at all participating stores nationwide.

Make Your Summer Budol Worth It

Filipinos spend the summer season in all different ways. Some like to travel to places with their loved ones, while some spend most of their time at home just doing the things they love. But either way, there's one thing Filipinos love to do during summer-- shopping!

Shoppers can make their summer budol worth it as Home Credit Philippines offers 0% interest in all its items from home appliances and furniture, bicycles and motorcycle accessories to electronics and hardware, sports equipment and apparel, and many more. Select gadgets such as laptops and smartphone devices can also be purchased at 0% interest installments.

To help Filipino shoppers find the items they’d like to buy, they may visit Home Credit’s Marketplace and may also check available items and existing promos through the Home Credit App. They may also make use of the website to find the nearest Home Credit partner stores. With only 2 valid IDs, customers may get approved in as fast as 1 minute.

Biggest 0% Interest Promo Nationwide

The Great 0% Festival is the biggest and longest-running 0% interest promo of any BNPL brand nationwide, with Home Credit having more than 1,000 items in 0% interest installments, running for almost 2 months. This promo of Home Credit Philippines aims to make more Filipinos enjoy their summer experience through shopping without hurting their pockets.

“Summer is a season of experience, and it’s also a perfect time for us Pinoys to buy something we like -- be it for our personal use or for home entertainment. It is why we at Home Credit Philippines offer Filipino shoppers an easy and more affordable way to purchase the items they want this summer through the Great 0% Festival,” shares Home Credit Philippines’ Chief Marketing Officer, Sheila Paul.

Sheila added, “We hope that through this summer promo of Home Credit, more Filipino families will have a fun and memorable summer experience, be it in or outside their homes. Go ahead and visit any of our partner stores near you and enjoy a worry-free shopping experience with Home Credit. Happy shopping!”

Stay updated on the latest details and announcements about Home Credit by visiting their official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow them on their official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are also encouraged to download the Home Credit App on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what’s new in the Marketplace.

Mekeni leaders, employees kicked off a hopeful year

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April marks a new fiscal year for Mekeni Food Corporation, one of the leading food manufacturers in Luzon.

To celebrate this new beginning, the company gathered its leaders and department heads in a simple event held recently in Marriott Clark to discuss their way forward.

Mekeni President Prudencio S. Garcia talks before Mekeni employees during the company’s kickoff event held at Marriott Clark

“For two years, we threaded thru the competition through virtual meetings and coordination. It was especially hard for us because before COVID, we experienced one of the greatest threats in our business,” said Prudencio S. Garcia, president of Mekeni. “We looked at 2020 as our renewal year, and although it did not go as planned, the last two years gave us valuable lessons for us to further realize our mission.”

Not new to challenges, the company is bullish about its operations this 2022.

Despite the threats and challenges brought by COVID-19, African Swine Fever, supply chain issues, and global conflicts, Mekeni managed to improve its revenue, launch a new product line for entrepreneurs; grow its business in Visayas and Mindanao; maintain presence in export markets such as in Dubai, Australia Brunei, Bahrain, and just recently, its marine products are exported to the US.

Last February, it also launched its new campaign—Timplang Atin, Timplang Mekeni—and the new look of its flagship store and products, which signaled a new chapter for the brand.

Earlier this year, Mekeni unveiled the new look of its family specialties.

Photo shows Mekeni's flagship store - Mekeni Marketplace – which is nestled in the same location where founders Felix and Meding Garcia started the Pampanga-based food manufacturing company.

In the event, Garcia thanked its employees for their role in the success of Mekeni.

“Our people are instrumental on why and how we survived the difficult times; and this event is a celebration of all our achievements, especially the past two years. Moreover, we are here to remind each other of our bigger purpose—to raise others,” he said.

Despite the uncertainties brought by the COVID pandemic, Mekeni remained true to its mission to serve the community through its social responsibility programs such as Galing ng Batang Mekeni, community pantry donations, emergency response efforts, and annual gift giving activity to select organizations.

Mekeni is intent on growing the business here and abroad, and continue helping its community. “Now that the company’s priorities are set—end consumers, business partners, and employees—you can expect a better Mekeni in the coming months and years,” Garcia concluded.