With a unique gift for everyone, Sangkap Claus has arrived in town: Chowking’s SuperSangkap Halo-Halo and #SuperSangkapNgPasko! This amazing sangkap dessert, made with 13 different halo-halo components, is the only thing you need for Paskong Pinoy’s main course!
For balikbayans who are spending the holidays at home, Chowking and Sangkap Claus have built up a special Christmas tree at NAIA terminal 3. Special QR codes may be used to redeem a SuperSangkap Halo-Halo at any Chowking branch via chowkingdelivery.com or the Chowking App. Travelers can satisfy their halo-halo addiction throughout the year since the tree will remain up after the holidays! Watch out because #SuperSangkapNgPasko will also be visiting some Chowking locations countrywide with Sangkap Claus!
Not just that, but also! Sangkap Claus and POP sensation BGYO collaborated to develop a new Christmas jingle. Now, ACEs across the nation could enjoy their idol’s favorite SuperSangkap Halo-Halo while swaying to the tunes of “Halo-Halong Saya.”
Take advantage of the Chowking SuperSangkap Halo-Halo, a delight that’s perfect for any time of year to enhance the flavor and appeal of your various festive occasions. Year-round availability at every Chowking store across the country. #DiscountSangkapNgPasko
Goodday visited schools to provide students with school supplies and bottles of Goodday Cultured Milk drink
Goodday also participated in the Department of Education’s “Brigada Eskwela Kick-off” in August 2023, distributing about 400,000 bottles of the cultured milk beverage, which can boost kids’ immunity and make a delightful baon companion.
“We recognize that students feel the importance of belonging, making friends, and being remembered among their classmates. By letting them customize their own name tags, they can inject their personalities and proudly wear them in campus to meet new people,” said Mian D. David, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Chief Marketing Officer. “We also believe that kids can do more and be more when they are healthy and active. As a brand who champions good well-being, we want to support them by sharing supplies that they can use in school, as well as by giving them a yummy healthy drink that can help boost their immunity.”
Goodday shared bottles of its yummy immunity-boosting cultured milk drink to approximately 24,000 Filipino students
Goodday Cultured Milk is an essential beverage for families with little ones. Goodday is a product of Japanese technology and contains the unique paraprobiotics Lactobacillus paracasei MCC1849, often known as LAC Shield, which have been shown in studies to strengthen the immune system. Additionally, it aids in the synthesis of antibodies that shield humans from pathogenic microbes.
Goodday mascots, Ori, Gogo and Beri, welcome students as they visit Goodday’s booth
With a 12-month shelf life and available in 80ml small bottles and 350ml PET bottles, parents may stockpile this delightful beverage at home. The whole family may enjoy Goodday Cultured Milk anytime, anyplace, and choose from its three delicious flavors: Original, Strawberry, and Mango. It’s perfect for daily use or as a “baon” necessary at school.
To help students have a meaningful school experience, Goodday visited five schools to share customized name tags and bottles of Goodday Cultured Milk drink
With its delectable tastes and general health advantages, Goodday Cultured Milk can help students of all ages receive daily “YUMImmunity” when combined with a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
Shop Goodday online at sites like Shopee and at your local supermarkets and convenience stores.
Share the love this Christmas with your family with the limited edition Swiss Miss Bliss Pack
Gift-giving is a popular pastime among Filipinos, particularly around the holidays. We are renowned for putting in the effort to care for our friends and family because it is one of the ways we express our love and give them a unique experience.
Here are some suggestions if you’re searching for endearing “treat day” gifts for the holidays or just to brighten someone’s day:
For film enthusiasts: Take in an enjoyable film at the cinema.
Alone time with a movie may be freeing and soothing. If there’s a movie that you’ve been wanting to see for months, don’t wait to reserve your ticket for your day off.
You can also share the fun with your family. Find a movie that all of you can enjoy, like a comedy or slice of life drama. Make sure that it’s kid-friendly as well if your kids or pamangkins will be tagging along.
For the kikay shoppers: Retail therapy at your favorite stores
Update your wardrobe and wellness kits with a much-needed shopping spree, especially after you get your paycheck. Don’t forget to get a thoughtful gift for your friends and family, especially if they can’t come with you. It can be new clothing, accessories, or beauty products that they’ve been checking out on their favorite online shops. They will appreciate you treating them to nice stuff, even on regular days.
Celebrate this holiday season with your loved ones by enjoying cups of Swiss Miss together
For the expressive gift-givers: A warm chocolate drink and a sweet letter
The chilly Christmas weather calls for a warm chocolate drink. Express your love in a sweet way by treating friends and family with the Swiss Miss Bliss Pack, which comes in a beautiful box where you can write a sweet, heartfelt letter to show your appreciation to your family and friends. This limited-edition holiday gift pack also comes with a limited-edition mug that they can use anytime, anywhere to treat themselves good.
Treat your loved ones to thoughtful presents this holiday season, like the limited-edition Swiss Miss Bliss Pack, to make the occasion even more memorable. With each sip, this decadent beverage will quench your sweet tooth and provide you and your family with a satisfying experience. Since it’s simple to create, you can really enjoy the moment when you’re with people you care about. To #TreatYourselfGood, you may serve this at any time, even on special occasions.
While supplies last, snag the brand-new Swiss Miss Bliss Pack. It costs Php 112.00 (SRP) per box and can be purchased at reputable supermarkets as well as online retailers like Lazada, Shopee, and URC’s TikTok Shop.
Make after-school activities more fun and rewarding for your kids with Swiss Miss Funtasy Mallows
For the main part of the week, children attend school. They deserve a pleasant surprise when they arrive home, especially after a hard day of classes and extracurricular activities. This is the ideal chance for parents to get creative with after-school activities to show their kids appreciation for their hard work in the classroom and for completing homework on time.
Here are some tips to help your children’s after-school program be more enjoyable and fulfilling:
#1 Get crafty and make a calming jar
A calming jar is a sensory item that can help relax anyone that shakes it. You can easily make this with your kids by pouring glitters, hand soap, and watercolor in a clear jar – then mix! This will create a shimmery mixture that can be compared to a snow globe when shaken. This is a great artsy activity that you can do in just a few minutes.
#2 Sing your heart out
Music can uplift anyone’s mood. Once your kids are done with their homework, you can play their favorite songs on Spotify or put on lyric videos on YouTube to have a videoke party in your sala as a treat to them. To make it more fun and exciting, dress up as your favorite singers, so you’ll really feel like you’re in their shoes. Dancing is also highly encouraged!
#3 Get active and create new games at the park
Nothing beats park dates after school. Take your kids to a nearby park where you can spend time at the playground before going home. You can also organize a scavenger hunt but with a twist where kids are challenged to find as many items in different colors as they can. And by the end of a timer, the one with the most number of items wins. This can help kids de-stress and feel recharged before they start on their assignments and go back to school the next day.
#4 Whip up a fun, yummy drink
Chocolate is always a great reward after a long day or week in school. An easy recipe that you and your kids can do at home is the Funtasy Mallows Fudge Freeze, a colorful shake made with Swiss Miss Funtasy Mallows. The product is made with premium chocolate and real milk, topped with colorful marshmallows. Turn the day around and level up the fun with this snack time drink.
Here’s what you need to make a Funtasy Mallows Fudge Freeze:
INGREDIENTS(Good for two servings)
2 packs Swiss Miss Funtasy Mallows
½ cup water
2 cups vanilla Ice cream
1 cup ice
Marshmallows
Whipped cream (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Dissolve 2 Swiss Miss Funtasy Mallows in ½ cup water
Add 2 cups ice cream, 1 cup ice, and Swiss Miss Funtasy Mallows mixture in a blender
Add marshmallows in a glass
Pour Funtasy Mallow Fudge Freeze mixture in glass
Add toppings
#5 Indoor movie nights made fun
Watching a movie together at home is a great bonding activity for the whole family. Decorate your sala with fairy lights and movie posters to add more ambiance for the best indoor movie experience. Get your snacks and Funtasy Mallow Fudge Freeze, and get cozy on the couch while enjoying your chosen flick. This is a fun way to reward your kids with an exciting viewing experience after school days.
These after-school programs are an excellent way to reward your children for their hard work while also letting them have fun before another school day. Your children will undoubtedly enjoy every treat you give them.
Enjoy a delectable beverage, such as the Funtasy Mallows Fudge Freeze, created with Swiss Miss Funtasy Mallows to make them even more remarkable. This will undoubtedly provide prizes a novel and energizing twist.
Follow Swiss Miss Philippines on Facebook for more recipe videos.
From left to right: CCBPI Director for Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Atty. Juan Lorenzo Tañada; US Embassy in the Philippines Deputy Chief of Mission Y. Robert Ewing; Sen. Grace Poe; Coca-Cola Philippines President Tony del Rosario; CCFPI President Cecile Alcantara; and Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific Climate and Water Lead Lynn Hong during the 2030 Water Security Strategy Forum
On November 16, 2023, Coca-Cola Philippines held a varied assembly of interested parties to deliberate on water-related matters that are pertinent to the local community and investigate cooperative approaches to tackle these problems.
Speakers included Sen. Grace Poe, Y. Robert Ewing, Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in the Philippines, Tony del Rosario, President of Coca-Cola Philippines, Director for Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), and Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Juan Lorenzo Tañada and Cecile Alcantara, President of Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc. (CCFPI).
Water is the primary ingredient used in Coca-Cola beverages and is an essential resource for the well-being of communities around the world. With a presence in more than 200 countries and territories, The Coca-Cola Company believes it has a responsibility to protect local water resources and help people who live in places that face water scarcity.
“In the Philippines, we invest in initiatives to reduce water in making beverages and to treat and reuse water where possible. The goal is to return to nature and communities the amount of water used to produce our finished beverages. Efforts to preserve nature and biodiversity and promote advanced water management practices are among our company’s priorities,” said Coca-Cola Philippines President Tony del Rosario. “We have an array of partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and communities to generate an even bigger impact and we encourage others to join us in these efforts.”
Coca-Cola Philippines President Tony del Rosario reaffirms the company’s commitment to water sustainability
To accelerate its actions on water, The Coca-Cola Company launched this year its holistic 2030 Water Security Strategy, which focuses on the following:
● Achieve 100% circular water use across 175 facilities globally identified as leadership locations.
● Form partnerships to improve the health of 60 critical watersheds worldwide.
● Return a cumulative total of 2 trillion liters of water to nature and communities globally between 2021 to 2030.
“Coca-Cola has significantly contributed to water stewardship and in the pillars of water access, sanitation and health, watershed conservation, and water for productive use. They have demonstrated that the private sector can be pivotal in addressing water-related challenges,” said DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga.
US Embassy in the Philippines Deputy Chief of Mission Y. Robert Ewing also commended Coca-Cola Philippines for its efforts. “Coca-Cola has been a long-standing partner of the U.S. government. I am proud of our strong partnership and shared commitment to providing water access, sanitation, and health services to underserved communities while conserving valuable water resources for future generations. Building a water-secure Philippines is a shared goal that we can achieve by working together.”
Meanwhile, Senator Grace Poe, Chairperson of the Senate Public Services Committee, renewed her call for the creation of the Department of Water. “Water is indispensable for leading a life of human dignity. Let us work together to lift the floodgates of bureaucracy, attain sustainable consumption and production, and ensure that clean water flows to every household like a mighty stream.”
Efficient water use in manufacturing
CCBPI has improved its national water use efficiency across 18 manufacturing plants throughout the country through stringent water-saving initiatives. From 2015 to 2022, CCBPI saved approximately 11 million cubic meters of water, equivalent to about 4,400 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. Director for Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Atty. Juan Lorenzo Tañada, reports the company’s water-saving initiatives
“Our passion for water sustainability is evident in the way we operate. From conducting Source Water Vulnerability Assessments to understanding and monitoring our water sources, making sure that we improve on our water use in our plants, to ensuring that we have the right people and the right technological investments in our facilities,” shared Atty. Juan Lorenzo Taňada, Director for Corporate & Regulatory Affairs of CCBPI.
Improving watershed health
CCFPI prioritizes nature-based solutions as a way to conserve watersheds using natural processes such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable agriculture. Together with WWF Philippines, the Foundation has worked to improve the health of Ipo Watershed, one of the main sources of water of Metro Manila.
Their 5-year partnership has replenished approximately 400 million liters of water per year due to decreased runoff, helped reduce 2,500 metric tons of CO2 per year from reforestation, and improved sustainable food supply for the people living in the community.
Helping communities access safe and clean water
Coca-Cola Philippines aims to return to nature and communities the amount of water used to produce its finished products and help increase access to drinking water, sanitation, and washing facilities for the most impacted communities.
Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines Inc. President Cecile Alcantara shares how the Foundation helps communities have access to clean water for drinking and sanitation and build resilience against climate change
To achieve these objectives, the firm works with more than 25 partners across the country through the Foundation. For example, the installation of more than a hundred ram pump projects nationwide has resulted from CCFPI’s collaboration with the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation for more than ten years, supplying water for home use and assisting in the decline of waterborne disease prevalence.
“The results of our water stewardship program testify to the power of collaboration on our shared advocacy on water security. We are committed to continue working with partners to reach more Filipino communities in the future,” said Cecile Alcantara, President of CCFPI.
Follow Coca-Cola Philippines on social media at @CocaColaPhilippines on Facebook and @cocacolaph on X (previously Twitter) and Instagram, or go to www.coca-cola.com.ph for additional information on the company’s sustainability activities.
November 24, last Friday, at Market! Shop! Mega Sardines, the top canned sardine brand in the Philippines, hosted FRESH-SAYA in Taguig City. It was a lively, joyful, and festive event that delighted both young and old sardine enthusiasts. The brand’s month-long celebration of National Sardines Month culminated in this event.
The celebrations demonstrated Mega’s dedication to provide Filipino customers with the best, freshest sardines available. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, brand ambassador for Mega Sardines, was the main feature of the event, cooking delectable delicacies that highlighted Mega Sardines.
In addition to taking part in an immersive and gamified sardine catching-to-canning journey with Mega, National Sardines Day attendees had the chance to partake in a full day of exciting events that provided them with an unparalleled insight into the meticulous process that guarantees the freshness and unmatched quality of Mega Sardines products.
Attendees were able to experience the journey from sea to shelf at the interactive Mega Sardines catching-to-canning process booths that showcased how Mega Sardines are sourced, prepared, and delivered to your table, fresh and flavorful! These interactive booths allowed immersion into the brand’s process of catching, quality checking, canning, and can labeling.
There also was a Mega Sardines TikTok booth that featured a life-size Mega Sardines can that allowed for fun, quirky videos and memorable, shareable moments. Thrilling games, big raffle prizes, and a sampling and selling booth featuring dishes prepared with Mega Sardines also added to the overall remarkable fun of the festival!
“FRESH-SAYA is not just a celebration; it’s an affirmation of Mega Sardines’ commitment to delivering freshness in every can. It is honoring the humble can of sardines which is a staple food to many Filipinos, thanks to it being an affordable source of nutrition. As we celebrate National Sardines Day for the fifth year in a row, we hope that all the efforts we have prepared will let our valued customers experience Mega Sardines’ freshness journey and appreciate our brand promise of freshness in every can,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Chief Growth and Development Officer, Mega Prime Foods Inc.
Grab your loved ones and enjoy some fresh Mega Sardines cans in honor of National Sardines Day! Visit Mega Sardine’s official Facebook page or Mega Prime Foods Inc. official website to learn more about the brand.
Filipinos continue to embrace Universal Robina Corp.’s (URC) market-leading products, as seen by the company’s strong ranking among customers’ top FMCG brands. According to Kantar’s Brand Footprint analysis for 2022, Great Taste coffee was placed ninth among fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and fourth among beverage brands in the Philippines.
The brand was ranked fourth in 2021 as well, however it went up from 15th in 2021 in the FMCG category.
A metric known as a “consumer reach point” (CRP), which gauges a brand’s strength based on how many consumers are buying the brand and how frequently, is used in the study by prestigious consulting firm Kantar Group. From 283 million in 2022 to 424 million in 2023, Great Taste recorded CRPs. 75.8% of all shoppers bought it, and 20 times a year, it was chosen.
The new GT Supreme was just added to the brand’s lineup as it continues to grow.
The top 20 food brands in the Philippines included two more URC products.
For the third consecutive year, Piattos made the list, coming in at number seven with 183 million CRPs. With 74 million CRPs, Nissin, a recent entry, landed in 19th place.
“Piattos continues to grow as it’s able to reach more shoppers, winning 1.2 million more homes in the past year, especially via sari-sari stores where it recruits more than 80 percent of its buyers,” said Pearl Benjamin, Senior Account Manager for Kantar Worldpanel.
The beverage category rating of URC’s C2 ready-to-drink tea increased from 19th in 2022 to 16th in 2023.
Chief Marketing Officer of URC Mian David stated, “This study highlights the sustained quality, cost-effectiveness, and lasting allure of our brands for consumers.” Providing healthy food options to consumers has always been our top priority.
The study’s findings, she continued, “showcase the resilience and adaptability of our brands.”
In addition to these well-known brands, URC also makes the decades-long favorites Maxx candy and Cream-O cookies. URC, one of the biggest producers of food and drink in the nation, is becoming more and more prominent in ASEAN. Among its top regional brands are Lexus, Tivoli, and Fun-O.
Kantar, which was established in 1992, currently represents 15,300 brands across 43 nations. It is the recognized authority on consumer behavior worldwide. According to Kantar’s Brand Footprint survey, URC’s Great Taste has continuously been rated among the brands that Filipinos choose.
People are feeling the effects of global warming in the Philippines and other parts of the world due to variations in water, such as floods, droughts, and rising ocean temperatures. These alterations have a negative impact on rural communities and pose difficulties for the production of food.
The Coca-Cola Company, which is present in more than 200 nations and territories, is aware of its obligation to save regional water supplies and assist those who reside in areas where there is a shortage of water. Coca-Cola prioritizes the areas around its manufacturing facilities, the cities where its goods are marketed, and the rural farms where it procures and cultivates its components.
The corporation also funds programs to purify and recycle water when it may be used to make beverages using less water. Restoring the amount of water needed to manufacture its products to communities and nature is the aim. The company also prioritizes sophisticated water management procedures and the preservation of biodiversity and the natural world.
Through improved irrigation efficiency and decreased water contamination, water stewardship initiatives run by the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines (CCFPI) are helping farmers in the Philippines secure water for their crops.
Watershed projects supported by the CCFPI promote nature-based solutions, such as reforestation, wetland and meadow restoration, invasive species removal, and check dam construction. These projects highlight the importance of sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices, as they aim to boost farmers’ productivity and empower communities to build resilience against climate change.
Moreover, local water programs and partnerships supported by the CCFPI have empowered hundreds of communities to access clean water by facilitating the development and installation of ramp pump technology in remote areas, addressing the persistent challenge of limited electricity and water access in households. Watch a video highlighting these efforts here:
All these efforts align with The Coca-Cola Company’s 2030 Water Security Strategy, which focuses on:
Operations: Striving to achieve 100% circular water use across 175 facilities identified as leadership locations.
Watershed: Partnering with like-minded organizations to enhance the health of 60 critical watersheds.
Communities: Aiming to return a cumulative total of 2 trillion liters of water to nature and communities globally between 2021 and 2030.
Follow Coca-Cola Philippines on social media at @CocaColaPhilippines on Facebook and @cocacolaph on X (previously Twitter) and Instagram, or go towww.coca-cola.com.ph for additional information on the company’s sustainability activities.
The eagerly awaited 2023 Philippines Comandante Cup will be held at Henry & Sons, which promises to be exciting for fans of coffee and brewing. This weekend’s event, which will take place at The Giving Cafe in Mandaluyong, seems to be a celebration of accuracy, taste, and friendship in the coffee industry.
Coffee enthusiasts won’t want to miss this event because of the skill and enthusiasm of Henry & Sons, who are well-known for their dedication to improving the coffee experience in collaboration with Comandante.
“The heart of the competition lies in its community-oriented approach. While the competition is fierce, the emphasis is on creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Participants from all walks of life are encouraged to join, regardless of their skill level or experience, and share the joys of brewing and tasting exceptional coffee,” shared Michael Harris Conlin, 2019 Philippine National Barista Champion and President and CEO of Henry & Sons.
One unique aspect that sets the Comandante Championship apart is its commitment to promoting healthy competition and the joy of participating. Rather than glorifying winning, the championship celebrates the craft of coffee brewing. It’s a reminder that coffee is not just a beverage; it’s a shared passion that brings people together.
The competition consists of three rounds. In each round, competitors will be assessed by four sensory judges. They must prepare and serve a single beverage for the judges within eight minutes, without giving a presentation. Competitors can only use the coffee beans and water provided by the organizers.
During the competition, competitors can make multiple beverages, but only the one served to the judges will be judged. Competitors will compete in groups of five, and judges will select the best beverage by pointing a finger. The competitor with the best coffee, as chosen by the sensory judges, advances to the next round. Alternatively, simplified Brewers Cup score sheets may be used for the semi-finals or finals.
In the first round, competitors must use a specified pour-over brewing method chosen by the organizers, ensuring all competitors use the same brewing device. In the semi-final, competitors are required to use a full-immersion brewing method via Aeropress. In the final round, competitors have the choice of using either pour-over or immersion methods.
This year’s Comandante Cup is shaping up to be an extraordinary global spectacle, boasting a record-breaking roster of 60 competitors. It’s not just the largest competition of its kind—it’s a vibrant mosaic of passionate coffee lovers.
From the hobbyist home brewers who craft each cup with personal flair to the seasoned professionals whose techniques are as precise as they are inventive, the range of talent is as diverse as it is impressive. Each participant brings a unique story and a shared love for coffee, converging in this grand event to push the boundaries of brewing excellence.
The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans fills the air as the contestants get ready for the challenge. Here, ability blends with enthusiasm and good fortune, and each pour, press, and brew has the potential to produce the next Philippine Comandante Cup Champion.
The 2023 Philippine Comandante Cup is a celebration honoring the diverse fabric of coffee culture in the Philippines that unites us all, not just a competition. It’s the heart-pounding center of love for coffee and fellowship.
A unique take on pizza with spinach? Could you please pass the word? I just saw Greenwich do that! Under its Overload® Creations line, the nation’s most popular pizza restaurant unveiled a new taste that mixes all of your favorite meat and vegetable toppings on its famous dough. Presenting the delicious and velvety Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza!
Grab a piece of this new, tasty Greenwich spinach pizza for the ultimate, elevated experience. Freshly cooked, stuffed with creamy spinach, savory pepperoni and chorizo, and drizzled with spicy honey, this pizza has a mouthwatering blend of flavors that combines sweetness and savouriness with a hint of spice. “Greenwich’s most creamy pizza to date has got to be the Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza.” According to Ali de Torres, Head of Marketing at Greenwich, “just imagine the perfectly balanced blend of taste of the creamy spinach, pepperoni, chorizo, and spicy honey—certainly made to please the palate of every pizza lover out there.”
Three sizes of the new Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza will be sold a la carte: 6″ (P165), 9″ (P345), and 12″ (P605). Additionally, Greenwich is offering the Holiday Overload® Bundle for just P599, which includes a 9″ Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza, two Lasagna Supreme® Chicken Combos, and two regular iced teas*. This is because it’s already the “ber” months, the time of year for get-togethers.
All Greenwich locations across the country offer the Honey-Glazed Spinach and Pepperoni Pizza and Holiday Overload® Bundle for takeout and dining in. Additionally, it will be delivered via foodpanda, GrabFood, the Greenwich delivery hotline at #5-55-55, and online purchasing at order.greenwich.com.ph.
