Mang Inasal brings Love the Flavors campaign to ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival 2026

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Aligned with its commitment to support gastronomy tourism under its Love the Flavors campaign, Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ grill expert, brought Filipino flavor to the forefront of a major international event when it joined the ASEAN-Korea Music Festival “2026 ROUND in the Philippines” on April 18–19, 2026 at the Araneta Coliseum.

His Excellency Lee Sang-hua, Korean Ambassador to the Philippines (sixth from left), and Dr. Eric B. Zerrudo, Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (center) welcome the guests to the 2026 ROUND Festival. Area Manager Joseph Trinidad (fourth from left) represents Mang Inasal.

As the Philippines hosted this year’s festival in its role as ASEAN Chair, the event further strengthened ties across the region through shared creative expression. Filipino artists Ben & Ben, Cup of Joe, HORI7ON, TJ Monterde, KAIA, 1st ONE and VIVID performed in this year’s ROUND Festival that is now on its sixth run.

Participating in the 2026 ROUND Festival was an opportunity for Mang Inasal not only to serve its best-selling dishes but also, to showcase Filipino hospitality on a global stage—creating meaningful fan moments and reinforcing its role as a proudly homegrown brand connecting people through food and joy.

In bringing Filipino flavors to an international stage, Mang Inasal’s participation also reflected the spirit of the “Love the Philippines” campaign—where culture is not merely presented, but lived and shared through authentic Filipino experiences. By creating moments of connection through food, hospitality, and joy, the brand helped transform the festival into a space where both locals and visitors could genuinely experience what it means to love the Philippines—through its people, its energy, and its distinct sense of community.

Mang Inasal was the only Filipino quick-service restaurant present at the event.

Mang Inasal’s booth at the Quantum Skyview in Gateway Mall 2 became a go-to destination for local and international fans looking to refuel and recharge. On April 17 and 18, the brand served its well-loved Chicken and Rice, offering a satisfying and familiar favorite amid the high-energy performances. On April 19, attendees were treated to free samples of its Extra Creamy Halo-Halo, giving festival-goers a refreshing taste of a classic Filipino dessert.

Mang Inasal also elevated the fan experience through interactive booth games that reflected the brand’s commitment to creating Unli-Saya experiences for its customers

The ASEAN-Korea Music Festival is a key platform for fostering cultural exchange and collaboration between ASEAN countries and Korea through music. Previous editions of ROUND were held in Jakarta, Vientiane, and Kuala Lumpur.

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Make Mother’s Day bloom with Pizza Hut’s Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza, Flower Treats for Mom bundle

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Say it with flavor and flowers—celebrate mom with the new Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza, made to be as beautiful as she is

Moms come in all kinds of vibes, just like pizza. They can be topped with a variety of qualities—strength, kindness, humor, patience—and no matter the mix, whether warm and bubbly or cool and chill, they’re comforting no matter what. That is why for many of us, moms are the slice of life we just can’t live without!

This Mother’s Day, Pizza Hut is giving you a fresh way to celebrate that comfort with something new and exciting: the Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza! Available only during the Mother’s Day season, this limited-time creation is designed to make the occasion feel distinct and memorable!

The Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza takes all your favorite Pizza Hut flavors and adds a rich, cheese-filled crust shaped like a flower, turning every bite into an indulgent experience. Starting at P769, it combines the beauty of flowers with the joy of pizza, offering something that is both mouth-watering and visually stunning.

To make the celebration even more special, Pizza Hut also brings you the Flower Treats for Mom bundles, three irresistible sets featuring the new Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza in select flavors. These bundles are perfect for those who want to share a delicious surprise that feels thoughtful and worthy of mom, while making the celebration stress-free!

Make Mother’s Day a feast to remember with Pizza Hut’s Flower Treats bundles, packed with pizza, pasta, wings, and more for the whole family.

For smaller gatherings, Mom’s Treat for 4 (P1,499) offers one large Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza in your choice of flavors like Cheese Lovers, Pepperoni, Spicy Pepperoni, Veggie Lovers, Bacon Cheeseburger, Hawaiian Supreme, or Cheese Supreme. It also comes with a large pasta, either Bolognese or Carbonara, six pieces of Boneless WingStreet in any flavor, and a Pepsi pitcher for dine-in or 1.5L Pepsi bottle for delivery!

If you’re planning a bigger family feast, Mom’s Treat for 6–8 (P2,499) is the ultimate spread. It includes one large Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza, one large Hawaiian Panalo Pan Pizza, two large pastas with your choice of Bolognese or Carbonara, eight pieces of Boneless WingStreet, and a Pepsi pitcher for dine-in or 1.5L Pepsi bottle for delivery!

Finally, for those who want to double the indulgence, the Flower Pizza Pair (P1,299) brings two all-time favorite flavors together. You’ll get a Pepperoni Lovers Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza and a Cheese Supreme Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza, making it a perfect duo for those who want variety without compromise!

This Mother’s Day, the new Flower Stuffed Crust Pizza is here to make the celebration brighter, tastier, and truly unforgettable. Enjoy these offers together with your other favorites from Pizza Hut by visiting your nearest store for dine-in and take-out orders. You can also order for delivery by calling the (02) 8911-1111 hotline, by logging on to www.pizzahut.com, with a few taps via the Pizza Hut mobile app, available for Android and iOS devices, or through Pizza Hut’s official delivery partners GrabFood and foodpanda (prices may vary)!

Don’t forget to follow and like Pizza Hut on Facebook, Instagram, and X so you won’t miss out on the latest news, updates, and offers!

Manulife Philippines and Manulife Investments Philippines Launch iFUNDS on Manulife App

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Manulife Philippines and Manulife Investments Philippines today launched iFUNDS on the Manulife App, giving customers and investors a more convenient, seamless, and connected way to manage both their insurance and investment solutions through one digital experience.

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● Manulife customers can now conveniently access their insurance information and Manulife iFUNDS all via the Manulife App.

● Secure access is enabled through built‑in authentication, with biometric login on the Manulife App providing seamless entry to Manulife iFUNDS for an intuitive customer journey

● Manulife customers can now enjoy the flexibility to access Manulife iFUNDS through the Manulife App, while still being able to manage their nit investment trust funds (UITFs) directly on the Manulife iFUNDS platform.

● Manulife advances digital access by bringing Manulife iFUNDS into Manulife app

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This milestone advances Manulife’s commitment across its insurance and wealth management businesses to deliver simplified, intuitive, and customer-first digital experiences for Filipinos, making it easier for customers to plan, track progress, and take action toward their financial goals.

“As customers’ needs continue to evolve, they increasingly expect financial services to offer the same simplicity and convenience as the best digital experiences in their everyday lives,” said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. “By making iFUNDS accessible through the Manulife App, we’re creating a more connected experience, so customers can stay on top of their protection and plan their financial future with greater ease and confidence. We’re giving customers a simpler way to stay engaged in their financial planning journey, whether they’re protecting today or planning for tomorrow.”

The Manulife App is the award-winning customer platform of Manulife Philippines, designed to help policyholders manage their life insurance policies, view coverage details, pay premiums, update personal information, and access self-service features anytime, anywhere. Manulife iFUNDS is the digital investment platform of Manulife Investments Philippines, enabling investors to conveniently manage their UITFs – from subscribing, switching and redeeming to tracking fund performance and monitoring their investment portfolios online.

With Manulife iFUNDS now accessible through the Manulife App, customers can access both insurance and investment information through a simplified journey for a faster, more efficient, and more unified financial experience.

“Bringing Manulife iFUNDS onto the Manulife App marks an exciting step forward in how we connect with our customers digitally,” said Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Investments Philippines. “By pairing the convenience of the Manulife App with the trusted capabilities of Manulife iFUNDS, we are helping customers stay more closely engaged with their UITF investments, while continuing to manage and transact directly on the iFUNDS platform. Supported by strong digital security, this integration reflects our commitment to provide innovative wealth solutions to make decisions easier and lives better.”

Manulife iFUNDS is now available through the latest version of the Manulife App on iOS and Android devices, which in 2025 was recognized as Insurance Asia’s Mobile App of the Year and earned Manulife Philippines the Outstanding Digital CX – Life Insurance award at the Digital CX Awards.

Resources:

● Manulife App - https://www.manulife.com.ph/services/manulife-online.html

● iFUNDS - https://client.asia.manulifeam.com/auth/en_PH/login

● Insurance Asia’s Mobile App of the Year - https://www.manulife.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/latest-news/manulife-philippines-wins-at-insurance-asia-awards-2025.html

● Outstanding Digital CX – Life Insurance award at the Digital CX Awards - https://www.manulife.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/latest-news/manulife-philippines-wins-outstanding-digital-customer-experience-cx-award.html

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TikTok creator wins brand new vivo V70 FE in #FunInEveryFlip Challenge

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What started as a simple flip turned into a standout moment of creativity, storytelling, and digital expression. vivo Philippines proudly names Divine Grace Ranas of Cagayan de Oro City as the winner of its #FunInEveryFlip TikTok Challenge, taking home a brand-new vivo V70 FE.

Running from April 18 to May 1, 2026, the campaign invited users to reimagine their favorite moments through vivo’s Flip Card feature, transforming static photos or videos into dynamic, interactive lock screen.

A flip that stood out

Among all entries, Grace’s #FunInEveryFlip video stood out for its relatable storytelling and step-by-step execution, earning the highest engagement throughout the campaign.

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The video opens with a series of her solo photos flipping seamlessly, immediately capturing attention and demonstrating the feature in action. It then transitions into a more personal narrative, revealing photos of her and her partner.

What made her entry particularly engaging was her voice-over walkthrough, where she casually demonstrated how she created the Flip Card lock screen. This approach not only showcased the feature but also made it easy for others to follow, turning her content into both inspiration and a mini-tutorial.

Divine transformed a simple feature into something interactive, relatable, and worth engaging with.

The flip continues

As the #FunInEveryFlip TikTok Challenge comes to a close, one thing is clear: creativity is just one flip away.

With features like Flip Card, vivo continues to empower users to turn everyday moments into something dynamic, expressive, and uniquely theirs.

Inspired by this year’s winning entry? You can start creating your own flip cards with the vivo V70 FE. Equipped with a 200MP OIS ultra-clear camera, a massive 7000mAh BlueVolt battery, and creative tools powered by OriginOS 6, it’s designed to keep up with your imagination.

Visit any vivo store nationwide or get your vivo V70 FE now in vivo stores, vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop to experience the fun in every flip. Learn more about the vivo V70 FE by visiting the vivo website.

Globe AT HOME Amplifies Home Connectivity with Free WiFi 6 Modem Upgrade and Speed Boosts Up to 1Gbps

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As Filipino households continue to face the challenges of rising expenses and the ongoing energy crisis, Globe AT HOME is stepping up to ease the burden by making remote work, learning, and everyday digital living more efficient and sustainable. By proactively rewarding loyal customers with complimentary speed boosts of up to 1 Gbps, Globe AT HOME empowers families to balance work, school, and leisure at home, helping them save on transport-related costs, reduce energy use, and elevating their connection without added financial strain.

Customers can enjoy faster speeds at no additional cost, and those whose current modems cannot support the upgraded speeds can also upgrade their WiFi 6 modem for FREE with a 24‑month re‑lockup. This ensures that every household can maximize the benefits of stronger connectivity, whether for online classes, work from home, or even family entertainment.

“In solidarity with the government’s call for energy conservation, Globe AT HOME is committed to making the remote work and education experience as seamless as possible. By providing complimentary speed boosts of up to 1 Gbps and free WiFi 6 upgrades, we are empowering our customers to stay productive from the comfort of their homes,” said Abigail Cardino, Vice President and Head of Brand Management, Broadband Business at Globe.

“Every digital task completed at home is a step toward reducing our collective fuel consumption and easing the demand on transport energy, helping the nation navigate current global energy shifts with greater resilience,” she added.

With this initiative, Globe AT HOME reinforces its role as a trusted partner in nation‑building and collective resilience. More than just faster speeds and upgraded modems, it is about delivering connectivity that knows you, cares for you, and empowers you, helping families thrive in the face of challenges. By putting customers first and ensuring that every household can stay productive, entertained, and connected, Globe AT HOME enables Filipinos to keep going with Globe, no matter the circumstances.

For more information about Globe AT HOME Postpaid Plans and to learn how to upgrade, visit https://bit.ly/GFiberUpgrade