Food

The Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) and its social development arm, Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), have partnered with the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a training program under its workforce development initiative, YouthWorks PH, in an effort to increase opportunities for youth employment in the nation.

On June 6, representatives from PBEd, USAID, Primary Structures Educational Foundation, Inc. – School of Knowledge for Industrial Labor, and JFC business units joined the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement and memorandum of understanding for the YouthWorks PH program. JGF’s President Gisela Tiongson and Jollibee Foods Corporation Philippines’ Chief Human Resources Officer Ruth Angeles also attended.

The program is geared towards making education and training more responsive to the needs of the economy by working with the government, various industries, and the academe to provide opportunities to youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

“Youth unemployment is at 11.2%, even while we experience a high number of vacancies in different industries. But we want to change this by bringing all our strengths together. Our partnership for the YouthWorks PH program is anchored on our shared commitment with JFC to support underprivileged youth to gain access to relevant education and eventually have an opportunity to improve their lives with gainful employment,” said JGF President Gisela Tiongson.

A joyful training

Through the YouthWorks PH project, those who are considered NEET can soon undergo free senior crew skills training that will equip them with the right competencies and experience to secure a job in the food and beverage sector.

JFC will lead the program’s pilot batch, which will include 26 NEET youth in Cebu City. In addition to providing work-based training and pre-employment support to the participants in select Jollibee, Chowking, and Greenwich stores, JFC and JGF will also cover the participants’ training costs, training allowances, and accommodation.

“We are elated to see the pilot batch of 26 out-of-school youth in Cebu City jump-start this opportunity,” said Justine Raagas, PBEd Executive Director. “This project is a testament to what we can achieve when we break down silos and work together. When government, businesses, educators, and communities join forces, we can empower young people, unlock their potential, and build a brighter future for all.”

Sharing the joyful experience

JFC and JGF embarked on this initiative as part of its commitment to the community support focus area under its global sustainability agenda, Joy for Tomorrow.   

The partnership followed the Company’s fruitful collaborations with the Department of Labor and Employment under the latter’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) and with several local governments to offer employment opportunities for the elderly and people with disabilities. The aim of all these programs is to increase work prospects for Filipinos nationwide.

“In JFC, we Choose Joy, and part of a joyful experience is being able to create a positive influence on the lives of others,” said Angeles.

“We are looking forward to the successful pilot implementation of this initiative in JFC and hoping to replicate the initiative in other areas to be able to reach more youth,” she added.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

Elevate your culinary experience with the Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast and Ribs, the newest and hottest offering from Kenny Rogers Roasters. With a blend of spicy, tangy, zesty, and savory flavors, the new recipe sends your taste buds on a gastronomic journey that goes beyond the typical delight that comes with spice. You may now enjoy your favorite Kenny Rogers songs in a whole new way.

With its well-balanced flavor and delicious burst of spice at the finish, the new Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast & Ribs just heats differently, elevating your dining experience to the level of an exhilarating journey. Even the most experienced eaters of spicy food are sure to have a unique experience with this product range.

Discover a new way to experience spicy:

1. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast (PHP 770)

The signature favorite roasted chicken is now marinated in herbs and spices, basted in a fiery hot pepper sauce.

2. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast Solo B (PHP 310)

Quarter roast chicken marinated in herbs and spices, basted in a fiery hot pepper sauce. Served with 2 side dishes, 1 rice, and signature corn muffin.

3. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Ribs (P835)

Kenny Rogers’ signature ribs basted in a fiery hot pepper sauce for that extra kick of flavor!

4. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Ribs Solo B (PHP 480)

Kenny’s signature fall-off-the-bone ribs infused with a fiery blend of hot peppers and spices. Includes 1 half slab of Flamin’ Hot Pepper Ribs, rib sauce, 1 cup of rice, 1 side dish, and a corn muffin.

With Kenny Rogers’ new Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast and Ribs, you can savor layers of hot flavors either dining in or taking it to go. To order for delivery, go to  www.kennyrogersdelivery.com.ph, give the hotline a call at 8-555-9000, or place an order through Grab Food and Food Panda.

Follow the official Kenny Rogers Roasters sites on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/KennyRogersRoasters), and Facebook (@KennyRogersPH) to stay up to date on the latest videos and updates.

Recipes that are sure to welcome Nutrition Month in a hearty, delicious, and nutritious way!  

Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) is thrilled to present dishes throughout nutrition month that will pack July full of flavor without sacrificing the nutritional content of any meal. The combination of superfoods with the umami flavor—one of the basic five tastes, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter—would be a match made in heaven for obtaining the ideal amount of nutrients while also indulging in such delectable cuisine. The word “umami” in Japanese refers to a flavorful, savory taste. It is sometimes described as a savory, meaty goodness that enhances the flavor of each bite.

Gourmet cuisine is frequently described as flavorful and delectable, but can the same be said of superfoods? Though flavor-wise, these food kinds are not as well-liked, they do offer other advantages such as nutrients that prevent heart disease and cancer-fighting capabilities. If you’re wondering why they’re so frequently referred to as “superfoods,” it’s because they have more benefits than merely satisfying hunger. Superfoods are rich in fiber, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that support and feed your body, according to study.

Luckily here in the country, these superfoods are easy to find, convenient to grow, and readily available anywhere. Considering that here in the Philippines, there is always a local store or sari-sari store that carry them as products. Examples of these superfoods  found locally are moringa leaves or known locally as malunggay, guava, or bayabas, calamansi, sitaw, pomelo or suha among many others.  

With all these superfoods found ready and available locally, there’s just no excuse not to live a life where you’re not able to Eat Well and Live Well. Just be sure that you are  well stocked with these superfoods!  

Here are some recipes you can use for your next family meal,  baon at work, or even just  a simple dish preparation to satisfy your random cravings.

Orange Tofu with SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce 

Those who love the Chinese restaurant staple orange chicken or lemon chicken are in for a treat with this recipe! You can begin with your sliced tofu cubes as you coat them with cornstarch,  salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure to coat all sides! That will ensure that perfect crunch! Afterwards, you may now concoct your special orange sauce by heating cooking oil and sautéing the garlic. Add orange juice and our SARSAYA® OYSTER SAUCE, give it a whisk until well incorporated. Add cornstarch and water mixture to thicken sauce and set aside.  

Now we make our tofu crispy! In a deep pan, heat oil and deep fry coated tofu cubes until crunchy. Finally, we mix cooked tofu onto the orange saucepan. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Then transfer this perfect meat alternative dish onto a serving plate and enjoy!

Cheese and Malunggay Fish Fillet Rolls  

Ah, a fried dish that everyone will surely find joy in preparing and devouring. Who doesn’t like fried rolls? It’s time you add Cheese and Malunggay Fish Fillet Rolls to your mastered recipes because this dish  was made for people of all ages. Your cooking adventure begins by seasoning cream dory with garlic, ginger, AJI-GINISA®, parsley, and lemon. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes. Our cream dory fish filets will absorb the meaty-gisa taste from our AJI-GINISA®. Once you’re through with the first step, it’s now time to roll by placing mozzarella and malunggay leaves in the middle of the fish filets and roll. Time to get that crunch! To achieve this, you must make sure that you coat fish filet rolls with flour, egg then breadcrumbs well, before your last and final step, deep fry, and serve! Now fried food lovers have their own favorite sauce pairing, and with this dish, ketchup, mustard, or maybe even sweet & sour sauce should do it!  

Sinigang na Bangus sa Bayabas 

Tamarind for souring agent? Done that. Vinegar as a sour base? Love that. But do you know what special souring agent you can try? Ripe guava or hinog na bayabas is waiting to be your grand champion for these types of dishes! But we’re sharing an exclusive tip for you guys, sour soups or bases can be leveled up by adding AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning! To prepare, begin by boiling water in a pot. Place ripe guava, tomato, and whole peppercorn and cook until you can mush it with fork. Add the bangus to the pot and cook for 10 minutes. Add fish sauce then boil for another 5 minutes. Drop the okra, green chillies, and kangkong leaves to the pot. Season with AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Finally, close the lid and let it rest for 5 minutes before transferring onto a serving bowl for everyone to savor!

Umami and superfoods are indeed a formidable pair for meals that are supposed to make you feel good and nourish your body. These recipes are up to you to modify, and you can do it even after Nutrition month because superfoods are abundant in our homeland, and Ajinomoto products that carry the umami flavor are definitely easy to find, it’s so easy that even your nearest sari-sari store or community store has it.

In honor of the global commemoration of Nutrition Month, APC would like to share with you some simple dishes that we hope will become a regular feature in your home. Naturally, with a personal touch! Philippines, happy Nutrition Month!

Go to Cookmunity by Ajinomoto Philippines for additional recipes. For further updates, you can also get in touch with us on Facebook and Tiktok.

To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com. 

Local restaurant chain Jollibee Group demonstrated its dedication to environmental conservation by taking part in the most recent cleanup effort organized by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) at Barangay Poblacion, Biñan, Laguna. Participating in the aforementioned action were thirty employee volunteers from different Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich locations.

As part of the LLDA’s “Abot-Kamay Para sa Laguna de Bay: Mission in Action-Solid Waste Recovery” initiative, some 670 kilograms of plastics were retrieved from the cleanup effort. The program’s goal is to lessen the harm that plastic garbage does to the ecosystems around Laguna de Bay.

“Safeguarding our environment is a collective responsibility, and we are glad to continue actively supporting LLDA’s waste recovery program, consistent with our sustainability commitments,” shared Pepot Miñana, Jollibee Group Chief Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer. “We are also grateful to our employee volunteers, who bring to life our sustainability commitments not only within Jollibee Group, but also to the communities we serve.”

In observance of Earth Day on April 30, staff volunteers from several Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King locations joined LLDA in a cleanup project in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa City. Additionally, the company fed the 200 volunteers from various groups.

These programs are a component of the Jollibee Group’s Sustainability Agenda, “Joy for Tomorrow,” which is a concerted attempt to improve the company’s use of sustainable business practices. The agenda comprises 10 focal areas that correspond with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), with a central focus on the three fundamental pillars of Food, People, and Planet. Go to www.jollibeegroup.com/sustainability for additional details about Joy for Tomorrow.

Jamba is thrilled to announce that it will be reopening in Alabang Town Center, returning to one of the most cherished venues for its patrons. From July 12, there will be no need to go any farther for a trusted source of all-natural smoothies, bowls, and juices.

In honor of the much anticipated return to the South, Jamba is launching a brand-new line of products called Power Oat Blends. These smoothies made with oats are ideal for the Southie who’s always on the run and wants something tasty, nutritious, and full!

I also enjoyed their relaunch, as they gave me the chance to taste their products, and indeed, they are so delicious and nutritious. We also had the chance to make our own smoothie. It was made with fun and learning to have knowledge about their products.

Here’s a sneak peek into these healthy and oat-y blends:

Oat-ally PB Honey

This blend is a non-dairy smoothie made with overnight oats, oat milk, peanut butter, honey and bananas.

Oat-mazing Strawberry

This blend is a non-dairy smoothie made with overnight oats, apple-strawberry juice, oat milk, strawberries, and bananas.

Oat-So-Mango Berry

This blend is a non-dairy smoothie made with overnight oats, apple-strawberry juice, bananas, mangoes, strawberries and blueberries.

Lastly, Jamba is giving away 16 ounces for free, so the festivities don’t end there. up to 22 oz. On the day of opening, all Classic, Plant-Based, and Power smoothies will be enlarged. Take advantage of this limited-time deal by dining in, taking out, or picking up only.