Kick off the holiday cheer with URC’s delicious UR Joyful Gifting snack promo

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Enjoy your family bonding this holiday season with Jack ‘n Jill Piattos.

Christmas is more than just gathering around a tree and attending parties. They say the true essence of the holiday is the happiness that you share with everyone through thoughtful acts.

With the season of giving now in full swing, you can start sharing and celebrating joy or “share-lebrating” joy with gifts that your whole household can enjoy, such as snacks and drinks that your family will love. Universal Robina Corporation (URC), the maker of beloved snacks and beverages, is delighting everyone this Christmas with the UR Joyful Gifting promo. It includes brands like Piattos, Nova, Cloud 9, C2, Swiss Miss, El Real, and many more that you can gift to loved ones and share it during noche buena.

Share-lebrate the season of giving with your favorite URC treats.

UR Joyful Gifting is a thoughtful way to share-lebrate joy with your loved ones this Christmas season, giving them delicious food and snacks to enjoy anytime, anywhere. If you need snacks and drinks while studying, working, watching TV, and commuting, you can grab from your UR Joyful Gifting haul.

Make your Christmas share-lebration sweeter with Hello!

Most importantly, the UR Joyful Gifting promo also extends joy to kids from URC’s partner foundations. For every P500 purchase of the UR Joyful Gifting bundle, you share-lebrate joy and give kids the chance to take part in a fun movie experience. At the same time, you can get a chance to get movie passes for yourself and your loved ones as well. You’re not just making moments more delightful at home this holiday season; you’re also coming together with other snack lovers to bring that same cheer to young kids.

You can find and get URC’s delightful products at Robinsons Supermarkets and Metro Supermarkets nationwide. The UR Joyful Gifting promo runs until December 31, 2024 in Metro Supermarkets and January 15, 2025 in Robinsons Supermarkets.

URC aims to continuously delight consumers with good food choices and fun experiences through multiple initiatives, especially during the season of giving. One of these initiatives is the UR Joyful Gifting promo, which highlights the importance of showing care and spreading love within the community. Through this, and in partnership with consumers, URC hopes to share-lebrate the holiday and bring joy to select foundations.

Start share-lebrating the joy and grab UR Joyful Gifting at your nearby supermarkets. For more information, check out the official Facebook pages of Robinsons Supermarket and The Metro Stores.

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) produces iconic brands such as Piattos, Nova, VCut, Calbee, Cloud 9, Nips, Hello, El Real, C2, and Swiss Miss, which have been part of Filipinos’ lives for decades. One of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, URC has also dabbled into the spiked seltzer category with Chill, as well as the breading category with the healthy and delicious VegiGood!. To learn more about URC, visit its website (www.urc.com.ph), Facebook page (@URCPhilippines) and TikTok account (@URCPhilippines).

New year, same Kitty: XO, Kitty is back with a new season! Get even more kilig this January 16, Only on Netflix

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Are you ready for a new semester at KISS? 

Here's about XO, KITTY: SEASON 2

Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey is back in Seoul for a new semester at KISS. She's single for the first time in a long time, and ready for a fresh start: no more meddling, no more drama. Maybe just some casual dating. Emphasis on casual. But she has more to worry about than her love life, as a letter from her mother's past sets her on a wild journey, and new faces at KISS bring change. 

As secrets unravel and bonds are tested, Kitty will learn that life, family, and love are more complicated than she ever imagined.

Smart Philippine Tourist eSIM now comes with unlimited data for returning OFWs, foreign tourists

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Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has announced that its Smart Philippine Tourist eSIM now comes with unlimited data, making it easier for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and foreign tourists to enjoy fast and reliable connectivity while traveling around the country.

For only Php1,599, the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIM comes with unlimited data and unlimited local calls and texts valid for 30 days, to cover all the connectivity needs of users for a worry-free travel experience.

Those who prefer a fixed amount of data may still get the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIM for only P599, which comes with 24 GB of data, along with unlimited local call and texts to all networks, also valid for 30 days.

Designed for returning OFWs, foreign tourists

Now available on the Smart Online Store and select Smart Stores nationwide, the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIMs are designed specifically for tourists so they can enjoy local rates for data, calls, and texts, eliminating the usual concerns about high roaming fees or limited Wi-Fi access.

Activating the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIM is also simple and hassle-free. Because there is no physical SIM card, you can skip the often-tedious process of swapping or changing your main physical SIM with a local SIM.

Fast and reliable connectivity on your holiday travels

With the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIMs, you can enjoy fast and reliable connectivity while navigating through bustling cities using your go-to apps, search practical tips online while exploring remote islands, or book rides and tours on the go.

You can also effortlessly post photos of your adventures on social media, stream your favorite movies and series during your downtime, and connect with local businesses or emergency services when needed.

If Bonifacio Global City, Taguig is in your itinerary, the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIMs also enable you to enjoy Smart 5G Max, Smart’s leveled-up 5G connectivity in the area marked by faster upload and download speeds and ultra-low latency.

The Smart Philippine Tourist eSIMs are powered by Smart’s superior mobile network, which covers 97% of the Philippine population and is supported by the country’s largest integrated network.

From Boracay’s world-renowned beaches, Palawan’s picture-perfect lagoons, to Manila’s heritage sites, the Smart Philippine Tourist eSIMs guarantee a worry-free and connected holiday. Order it now here. 

How to keep it fit and festive this holiday season with Century Tuna

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The holidays are not just a time of gift-giving but also a time for festive feasts with family and friends. It’s a time where everyone gets the chance to prepare their special recipes and devour their favorite dishes in one sitting.

Century Tuna, with its extensive flavor offerings, makes it easy to incorporate into various holiday recipes, ensuring your Noche Buena and Media Noche celebrations have delicious, satisfying meals that everyone will love. Packed with Omega 3 DHA that’s good for the heart and mind, Century Tuna is also low in cholesterol and has no preservatives added, ensuring that you can prioritize your health and fitness even during the holiday season.

Creamy tuna pesto made with Century Tuna Flakes in Oil

For pesto lovers, you can never go wrong with Century Tuna Flakes in Oil. Simply whip up your favorite pesto sauce and combine it with the tuna and you have an easy pesto recipe that never compromises in taste. You can season to your heart’s desire and even add extra creaminess with parmesan cheese to transform the dish.

Tuna lumpiang shanghai made with Century Tuna Hot and Spicy

Instead of the usual pork giniling, you can also spice up your classic lumpiang shanghai recipe with Century Tuna Hot and Spicy. Mix in familiar ingredients like chopped carrots with sliced mushrooms and a cheese of choice and you have yourself a special holiday lumpia recipe that can be the star of your holiday feast. If you want more spice, you can even chop up some siling labuyo to add to your recipe for that extra kick that all Filipinos love.

Paella made with Century Tuna Chunks Spanish Style

Are you up to serving your family and guests some umami flavor? Why not try cooking seafood paella with Century Tuna? Century Tuna Chunks Spanish Style is the perfect ingredient to add depth and flavor to your meal as it blends perfectly with the flavor profiles of mixed veggies, seafood, and chorizo. Just garnish with toppings of your choice and you can have a healthy and hearty meal for family and friends.

Sandwich made with Century Tuna with Calamansi

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If you’re looking into creating some light snacks or appetizers for the holidays, Century Tuna ambassador Richard Gomez has the perfect tuna sandwich recipe. Using Century Tuna with Calamansi, he prepares the tuna with mayonnaise, yogurt, white onions, and a squeeze of lemon. Add parmesan for that cheesy flavor and celery for the extra crunch and you get a refreshing sandwich to pair with your classic holiday dishes.

Brown Rice with Century Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil

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If you want a break from festive dishes and keep it simple but healthy, you can always opt for Century Tuna ambassador Aga Muhlach’s favorite way of getting his protein fix. Simply add Century Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil to warm brown rice. You won’t need any extra fanfare, it’s a healthy palate cleanser that can help you reset and stay energized for any holiday activity.

This holiday season, Century Tuna is the perfect partner to elevate your Noche Buena and Media Noche with family and friends. Offering a variety of versatile, nutritious meal options, it allows you to enjoy festive celebrations without compromising your fitness goals.

May it be with Goma’s refreshing tuna sandwich recipe or Aga’s simple but healthy meal, with Century Tuna, you can start your #JourneytoSuperbod any time of the year. Even during the holiday season with elaborate feasts served for celebrations, there’s no best time to start your fitness journey, but now.

For more information and recipes, please visit https://centurytuna.ph/ or visit Century Tuna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates.

Festive Celebrations at The Manila Hotel

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This holiday season The Manila Hotel invites guests to embrace a festive experience that blends cherished traditions with modern flair. This year, the hotel presents a delightful array of holiday offers designed to spread joy and create lasting memories.

Café Ilang-Ilang’s Festive Buffet

Celebrate the season with an indulgent international buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang. Whether it’s Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day, diners can enjoy a culinary experience befitting the festive spirit. Prices start at Php 5,000 nett per person for lunch or dinner buffet.

Chic Celebration at the Champagne Room

Savor the holidays with an exquisite culinary experience. Indulge in a special lunch and dinner set menu on December 24 and 25, 2025, priced at Php 5,500 nett per person, featuring a choice of Oven Roasted Gindara Fillet, Grilled U.S. Beef Tenderloin, or Sous Vide Turkey Breast in Truffle Cream as the main course. On New Year’s Eve, delight in a lavish dinner buffet for Php 7,850 nett per person. 

On January 1, 2025, celebrate the New Year with a luxurious set menu priced at Php 6,000 nett per person, offering main course option like Oven Roasted Sea Bass, Roast Lamb Rack in Herb Crumble, Grilled Angus Rib Eye, or Grilled Kurobuta Pork Cutlet.

Red Jade’s Joyful Feast

Guests are invited to embark on a gastronomic journey through the rich flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine at Red Jade. This holiday offering features a sumptuous set menu, ideal for sharing with family and friends. Available for lunch and dinner on December 24, 25, 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025, the festive set menus, are priced atPhp 3,888 nett per person, with a minimum of four diners per table.

Festive Merrymaking at Tap Room and Lobby Lounge

Bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new with a Tapas Buffet and Beer celebration. Guests can enjoy unlimited tapas paired with two glasses of local beers or non-alcoholic drinks for Php 3,550 nett per person.Tapas selection includes a spread of assorted cold cuts, cocktail sausages, cheese board, ceviche shooters, Italian mortadella sliders, Spanish croquetas with jamon, Swedish meatballs in mushroom sauce, and crema catalana, among others. Available at Tap Room on December 31, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Special Festive Menu at Lobby Lounge

From December 1, 2024 to January 6, 2025, excluding New Year’s Eve, the Lobby Lounge unveils its special festive menu featuring a selection of holiday-inspired a la carte dishes such as Turkey Fricassee in Mushroom Cream Sauce, Smoked Ham-Turkey Breast-Edam Cheese, Filipino-Style Christmas Ham, and Gingerbread Blondie Cookies. Available from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, the menu offers something for everyone, making it an ideal venue for gatherings with family, friends, or colleagues.

Delicatessen Holiday Treats

The Delicatassen offers a tempting assortment of festive goodies, including wreath-shaped macarons, fruitcake, stolen bread, pralines, and Santa Claus themed chocolates. Perfect as gifts or personal indulgences, these treats add a touch of sweetness to the season. Available until January 5, 2025.

Sip into the Season

Raise a toast to the holidays with specialty drinks crafted to evoke the spirit of the season: Lotus Biscoff Frappe, a creamy blend of spiced Lotus Biscoff and smooth frappe; White Chocolate with Mocha, perfect for those seeking something sweet and luxurious; Frozen Spiced Chai, a creamy, spiced brew with gentle vanilla notes; and Christmas S’mores Cocktail, a mix of chocolatey marshmallow flavors of s’mores reminiscent of campfire memories. Available at Tap Room, Lobby Lounge, and Pool Bar until January 31, 2025, holiday beverages are priced at Php 320 each.

In-Room Dining Menu

For a more intimate celebration, The Manila Hotel’s In-Room Dining service offers specially curated holiday menus available from December 20, 2024 to January 2, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For Php 2,650 nett, guests can choose between two delectable options—a menu that includes all-time favorite Roast Turkey and Pork Barbecue Ribs, or a menu including Filipino staples Chicken Inasal and Lechon Baboy. Each order is good for 2 persons.

Countdown to 2025

Revel in live entertainment, a dazzling ambiance, and festive décor that set the stage for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. The Manila Hotel’s countdown party at the Grand Lobby promises an evening filled with vibrant performances by Manileños and the company of loved ones as guests welcome 2025 in style.

For inquiries and reservations, call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500 local 1261-1264, or email restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com. For more information, visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph.