Mondelēz International Honored at IABC Triple P Awards

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● Snacks company receives award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability

● Actions on carbon emissions reduction and plastic waste management recognized

Mondelēz International in the Philippines has been awarded the prestigious IABC Triple P Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability in the Food Manufacturing Category. This recognition highlights the snacks company’s dedication to driving practices that prioritize Sustainable Snacking: covering carbon emissions reduction, plastic waste management and community engagement.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead for the Philippines Jasser Morales (center), and HSE Engineer Leandro Nero (center-right) receive the IABC Triple P Award on behalf of Mondelēz International.

Known for beloved snack brands like Oreo, Toblerone, Tang, Eden Cheese and Cadbury Dairy Milk, Mondelēz International is guided by its vision of empowering people to snack right, by offering the right snack, for the right moment, and made the right way. This is reflected in its Sustainable Snacking strategy, which places emphasis on resource efficiency, waste management innovations, and supporting the circular economy of plastics.

Accepting the award on behalf of the organization was Jasser Morales, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead for the Philippines. “As the global leader in snacking, we understand our unique responsibility in leading by example in environmental stewardship,” Morales said. “Our progress in sustainability reflects a commitment that goes beyond compliance. We are taking bold steps to ensure that snacking goes hand in hand with the environment and community.”

The organization’s achievements at its 61-year old Sucat manufacturing plant underscore the tangible outcomes of its sustainability efforts. The company has successfully implemented 100% renewable energy sourcing in its plant, by utilizing hydropower, solar panels, and biomass boilers, all of which have also drastically cut down carbon emissions by 96% since 2018. Additionally, the Philippine site also achieved 19% reduction in water consumption and 50% reduction in food waste, respectively, as it maintained certifications for Zero Waste to Landfill and Zero Water Discharge, further distinguishing it as a top-performing facility among Mondelēz International sites in Asia.

“Our efforts, especially at the Sucat plant, have been transformative. We continue to achieve milestones in reducing our emissions and resource consumption, demonstrating our dedication to minimizing our environmental footprint while continuing to champion mindful and sustainable snacking,” Morales explained.

Moreover, Mondelēz International has also recently concluded its flagship sustainability program called “Trash Right.” The initiative, facilitated in partnership with Plastic Flamingo and Save Philippine Seas, was designed to engage school communities in plastic waste awareness, and collection and segregation activities. As of October 2024, the campaign has already collected almost 10 metric tons of plastic waste from twenty-seven public elementary schools in Parañaque City, where its operations are present.

Caitlin Punzalan, the Corporate and Government Affairs Lead of Mondelēz International, emphasized the program’s importance in reinforcing the company’s sustainability goals. “We believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility. The Trash Right Program aims not only to collect plastic waste but also foster environmental awareness within the communities involved.”

“Through these efforts, we aim to engage the youth in sustainability,” Punzalan shared. “By equipping the youth with knowledge and practices to help address marine pollution, we are supporting the future stewards of the environment.”

As Mondelēz International continues to take significant strides toward more efficient, eco-friendly processes and practices, this award is a testament to its commitment to environmental stewardship and its role in leading the future of snacking. Through its holistic, multi-stakeholder approach to sustainability such as the Trash Right Program, the company remains dedicated to creating a lasting impact on the environment and the communities it serves.

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About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world with 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.

About Mondelez Philippines

Mondelez Philippines, Inc. has been providing consumers with delicious snack products for the past 61 years - since 1963. Its product portfolio includes Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise and sandwich spread, Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits, as well as Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates. The company employs about 450 people in the Philippines, with a manufacturing facility in Parañaque City. Visit https://ph.mondelezinternational.com/home

Brighten Your Ka-panda’s Night with #BetterWithCoke McDonald’s Meals on foodpanda and Spread Kindness Today!

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Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda partners with Coca-Cola Philippines and McDonald’s Philippines to share Christmas cheer through Spread Kindness Today, a way of giving back to Ka-panda delivery partners. These dedicated stars are out there during the busy holiday season, working late nights to bring us our cravings—and a little holiday magic—when we need it most. 

This season, let’s show them some love by treating them to a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with every late-night order. It’s a small gesture, but one that can brighten their night and remind them that their hard work and kindness are truly appreciated.

Making the Holidays Brighter for Ka-panda Delivery Partners

Ka-panda delivery partners are the unsung heroes of the season, making sure you can enjoy your favorite meals even during the busiest time of year. They work hard, especially late at night, to keep the magic of convenience alive. 

From November 28 to December 28, 2024, your assigned delivery partner will receive a FREE Coca-Cola Zero Sugar when you order a #BetterWithCoke McDonald’s meal between 9 PM to 1 AM on foodpanda, — a small yet meaningful gesture to make their day a little brighter. Choose from these crowd favorites:

• Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries
• Burger McDo w/ Fries
• 1-pc. Chicken McDo
• 6-pc. Chicken McNuggets w/ Fries
• Crispy Chicken Fillet Ala King

Each meal, that pairs perfectly with Coke, is a chance to share a moment of kindness with the Ka-panda community and show appreciation for their dedication to delivering your favorite meals, especially during the holiday hustle and bustle. 

So, this Christmas season, make your late-night cravings count. Order a McDonald’s meal on foodpanda, share a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and spread the love and spirit of joy. Together, let’s make this season one to remember for the Ka-panda community and everyone they serve.

For more information about foodpanda and the incredible offers available, visit the official website at https://www.foodpanda.ph. Also like and follow the official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube.

Where Serenity Meets Paradise: Boracay Newcoast Offers Idyllic Holiday Retreat

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It’s becoming popular for people to escape the Christmas and New Year frenzy by spending the holidays out of town. Some choose chilly winter vacations, but others have discovered the laid-back chill of Christmas by the beach–specifically Boracay, recently ranked number 3 in Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 10 Islands in Asia for 2024, and number 4 in the Best Islands list of the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. While Boracay’s charm never goes out of style, it’s also a joy to discover the island’s other side where Boracay Newcoast is peacefully tucked away, facing the Sibuyan Sea.

Boracay Newcoast is an integrated tourism development that serves as home to Megaworld Hotels and Resorts brands including Savoy Hotel Boracay, Belmont Hotel Boracay, and soon-to-open Chancellor Hotel Boracay. The development also includes upscale residential condominiums, lifestyle/retail districts, and a Shophouse District, all situated on gently rolling terrain that opens out to the sea.

The best part is Boracay Newcoast’s private beach, a 300-meter stretch of fine, white sand with the island’s famous “Lapus-Lapus” or Keyhole Rock Formation anchoring one end. Here, tranquility still exists. Guests can lie back and still hear the wind rustling through the coconut trees, and the sound of waves chasing each other to shore, leaving lacy tendrils of seafoam behind. Instead of watching the sunset surrounded by a crowd, they can walk on a pristine beach and watch the sunrise wake up the rest of the island. Boracay Newcoast has the serenity that was the essence of the old Boracay of the 80s and 90s but with all the amenities of 2024.

Blissful Moments and Merry Escapes

Belmont Hotel Boracay and Savoy Hotel Boracay have ensured that their guests can experience the best of both worlds this Christmas season. Away from the bustling main strip, there are opportunities to breathe and relax, reconnect with nature, spend quality time with children and family, enjoy watersports and beach games without having to jostle for space or fall in line, and create lasting memories with friends at fun events planned for the season. There isn’t any need to leave the warmth of Boracay Newcoast, but when a fancy for the hustle and bustle and party atmosphere of Boracay strikes, there’s a complimentary scheduled shuttle to White Beach, just 20 minutes away.

Belmont Hotel Boracay, relatively nearer to the beach, with sun-filled rooms suited to families or travelers looking for a more laid-back vacation, has their Blissful Christmas Escapade promotion of P11,500nett per night for the stay period December 22 to 27, 2024, and their New Year’s Kiss promotion of P13,500nett per night for the period December 28, 2024 to January 2, 2025. Both promotions are for a minimum of 2 nights stay, and feature a Deluxe room with buffet breakfast for 2 people. And for those who would like a pre-Christmas stay, the Holly Jolly Stays promotion offers a Terrace room with buffet breakfast for two for just P4,200nett per night, until December 21, 2024. The Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at the Belmont Cafe will be serving up a fiesta of food, with acoustic entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus for P1,800 per person. The New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet of international favorites is P2,100 per person.

Savoy Hotel Boracay, with its bright colors, gym, and party pool has room packages designed for groups of friends or families looking for a fun time. Merry Moments Escape is a 3-day, 2-night package inclusive of a festive dinner for two on Christmas Eve, breakfast, holiday treats, and activities for just P12,000 for two adults or P12,180 for two adults + 2 kids for the period December 20 to 27, 2024. A Toast to 2025 on the other hand, is a 3-day, 2-night package inclusive of breakfast, welcome drinks, holiday treats, a New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown, water sports, holiday activities, and more for P14,000 for two adults or P14,660 for two adults + 2 kids for the period December 28, 2024 to January 1, 2025. For Christmas Eve, the hotel will be serving a lavish buffet of Filipino and international holiday favorites for P1,399 per person and P699 for kids aged 6-12. There will be lechon, of course, baked ham, an abundance of desserts, live music, a festive parol lighting, a choir performance, and fire dancers. The Newcoast Beachside Bash promises to be an all-out fun way to welcome 2025 with a beachside buffet, cocktails, live entertainment from a full band and DJ Lee, sparkling wine, party hats, and LED glasses, for P2,025 per person, and P1,012 for kids aged 6-12.

This Christmas season and beyond, Boracay Newcoast gives travelers a chance to discover another side of Boracay and to reimagine Boracay into the vacation paradise they want it to be.

For inquiries about Belmont Hotel Boracay’s holiday offers visit their website: belmonthotelboracay.com, or send an email to stay@belmontboracay.com.ph.

For Savoy Hotel Boracay’s packages, visit savoyhotelboracay.com, or e-mail reserve@savoyboracay.com

Grab Offers Free Shuttle Rides for Homebound Filipinos

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The Grab Be Present Bus assists passengers in getting home this holiday season, helping them avoid potential challenges with accessing regular transport options and ride-hailing services amid peak in travel demand

Grab Philippines, in partnership with the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) and OneAyala, is providing free shuttle rides for Filipinos arriving at Terminals 2 and 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport – the busiest terminals this holiday season.

The Grab Be Present Bus provides convenient point-to-point transportation for Overseas Filipino Workers and other domestic travelers, connecting NAIA Terminals 2 and 3 directly to the OneAyala Transport Hub.

Ride-hailing platforms in the Philippines are facing increased pressure this holiday season as surging demand collides with persistent challenges such as traffic congestion and supply-demand imbalance. Grab Philippines’ historical data shows that the number of ride bookings grows to as much as 45% in the second and third weeks of December, directly impacting the reliability of the existing fleet of Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVS) drivers to render their services.

With the Grab Be Present Bus connecting passengers from the airport to a hub that houses other mass transit options, these concerns are effectively mitigated – ensuring more Filipinos can reach their destinations this season.

The Grab Be Present Bus free shuttle services will be available from December 12 to 14 and December 19 to 21, 2024, operating daily from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Passengers who wish to avail of the service can find Grab marshalls stationed at the arrival halls who will be ushering them to the pick-up point. 

They can also directly proceed to the pick-up points located at Terminal 3 (Bay 4) and Terminal 2 (Bay 5). To board the bus, passengers simply need to register and present their Grab app to the marshalls.

Pancake House Brings Comfort Dining to Antipolo

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Pancake House has just opened its newest branch in Antipolo, officially welcoming locals and visitors. The new spot brings all the classic comfort food that Pancake House is known for to the scenic city of Antipolo.

Antipolo, with its stunning views, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, and popularity among cyclists, is the perfect place for Pancake House. The city's welcoming vibe makes it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy signature dishes—from fluffy pancakes and golden waffles to hearty rice meals, comforting pasta & tacos, and the ever-popular Pan Chicken®️—all served in a cozy setting that feels just like home. After a bike ride or run, the new Pancake House branch is the go-to post-activity stop for cyclists looking to refuel and relax.

(from left to right) - Councilor Rico De Guzman, Ms. Sharon T. Fuentebella (Chairperson of Max’s Group, Inc.), and Franchisees Dr. Cherry Ordinal and Dr. Gjay Ordinal graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony

(from left to right) - Ms. Carthy Deron, Managing Director of Matterhorn Peak, Franchisees Dr. Cherry Ordinal and Dr. Gjay Ordinal

The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Ms. Sharon T. Fuentebella, Chairperson of Max’s Group, Inc., Franchisees Dr. Cherry Ordinal and Dr. Gjay Ordinal, Ms. Carthy Deron, Managing Director of Matterhorn Peak, and Councilor Rico De Guzman. The event was a memorable celebration, marking an exciting milestone for the Pancake House family and its growth in the community.

After a bike ride or run, the new Pancake House branch is the go-to post-activity stop for cyclists looking to refuel and relax

Conveniently located along Sumulong Highway, the new Pancake House branch is the go-to stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—whenever that pancake craving hits. It captures the signature cozy vibe Pancake House is known for, offering a welcoming atmosphere for families, friends, and anyone in need of a comforting meal.

Antipolo’s unique blend of nature, culture, and warm community makes it the ideal fit for Pancake House. With its timeless menu and focus on good food and good times, the new branch is ready to become a local favorite. Whether you're craving a delicious meal in the morning, a mid-day bite, or a late-night comfort dish, the branch is open daily—Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 MN.

For anyone in Antipolo, Pancake House at 030 Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Dela Paz, is the place for all-day comfort dining, where you’ll always feel right at home. Like and follow Pancake House on Facebook, X, and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest news and promos.