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Jollibee Group brands participate annually in the Earth Hour initiative that aims to raise awareness on the need for collective action to protect the environment.

This year’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest initiative promoting carbon footprint reduction to combat climate change, was observed in over 2,000 Jollibee Group stores around the country.

Participating stores of Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Red Ribbon, and Greenwich turned off the lights in their stores and signages for an hour. Billboards and other out-of-home ads of Jollibee Group brands were also switched off for an hour during this period.

“Participating annually in the Earth Hour is part of our efforts in the Jollibee Group to demonstrate the commitment to helping protect the planet as an organization. Efforts like Earth Hour are important in raising more awareness among our people, our customers, and the public on the realities of climate change and the need for individual and collective action to protect the environment,” said Pepot Miñana, Chief Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer of the Jollibee Group.

Earth Hour was founded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 and has since developed into one of the world’s largest grassroots environmental campaigns. Every year on the final Saturday in March, the movement brings together about 190 countries and territories, all working to ensure the planet and its people have a sustainable future.

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It’s no secret that Filipinos enjoy eating, which is why food plays such an important role in holidays, festivities, gatherings, and even meetings. Food is what draws Filipinos together, which is why Grab Philippines organized a celebration around it! Grab, Southeast Asia’s premier superapp, introduced the Grab Caravan this month, an on-ground event that welcomes all Filipinos to join together for their love of food by grabbing a bite at a variety of crowd favorite eateries! We we’re so delighted as we received the scrumptious foods that greatly satisfied our cravings and we also enjoyed the fun filled activities and games. In fact our group won in one of their games and greatly had fun.

Angel’s Pizza Team Pose in the Grab Rizal Caravan Booth

To kick off the Grab Caravan, Grab went to Rizal province, which is known for its beautiful natural scenery, to bring together and exhibit the finest of Rizal’s food scene at the Robinsons Place Antipolo Transport Terminal. Grab Rizal Caravan was held on May 14 from 4PM to 9PM with the message of tayo na at magka-isa sa Rizal, encouraging Rizalenos to enjoy summer with crowd favorite dishes from a wide selection of food options to choose from, including international dishes, baked treats, and refreshing beverages from Katsu House, Uncle Moe’s, Konbini by Katsu House, Auntie Anne’s, Big Al’s Cookie House, Baked By Mary Grace, Chachago, and Lecheng Tsaa. Rizal caravan visitors were also among the first to try Angel’s Pizza Express, Angel’s Pizza’s newest initiative, which will open in Robinsons Place Antipolo’s new culinary wing.

With the variety of restaurants joining together for the Grab Caravan, Rizaleños enjoyed a great feast, with lots of food choices available for everyone at any price point. Rizaleños definitely were able to satisfy both their cravings and their savings as they welcomed the first-ever Grab Caravan in their hometown.

Marching Band Marks the Start of Grab Rizal Caravan

Grab Caravan attendees had a lot to look forward to, not only because of the great selection of food, but also because of the fun and exciting activities and offerings in store for the one-day event:

RJ Jimenez

• Food was accompanied with good music from rising local talent RJ Jimenez
• Exciting games and activities with tons of Grab vouchers and special prizes from participating food merchants were up for grabs for all attendees!
• Exclusive Grab promos were also available all throughout the day for on-ground attendees and nearby customers who wish to order from the Grab Caravan for delivery.

○        Those at home and are within the Rizal area, will get P60 off on your delivery order for just a minimum of P600.

○        For on-ground attendees, self-pickup orders had a discount of 20% off, with a minimum order of P500 by using promo code GRABCARAVANRIZAL

As the platform’s official e-wallet service, GrabPay is the official payment partner of the Grab Caravan, which allowed attendees to get up to P20 cashback for every transaction made through GrabPay during the caravan. Aside from GrabPay, the Grab Caravan will also be accepting other methods of payment suchs as Debit, Credit, and Cash— so there’s definitely a payment method for every kind of customer!

For a more sulit and exciting Grab Caravan experience, Rizaleños were encouraged to have their Grab app ready for a seamless ordering experience via Self Pick-up and payment process via GrabPay.

Grab is spreading the celebration to more cities, bringing more Filipinos together over their love of food! In the next months, the Grab Caravan will visit Cavite, Cebu, and Pampanga, so stay tuned for updates as Grab continues to celebrate Filipinos’ love of food!

Follow Grab on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or visit grab.com.ph to learn more about the Grab Caravan festivities and to stay up to current on the newest news and promos.

The people of the Philippines are resourceful and resilient. Despite the loss of livelihood and business closures that occurred as a result of the lockdowns, Filipinos’ entrepreneurial spirit never seemed to weaken. Mekeni Food Corporation, one of the country’s top food production enterprises, exemplifies the Filipinos’ unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. It began as a backyard business run by a modest Kapampangan family, but through hard work and dedication, it has evolved into a native food brand with products sold both locally and internationally.

Mekeni’s tale continues to motivate and encourage other enterprises to strive for greater heights. The company has created its own timpla of service and care over the years, despite the ups and downs it has faced. Mekeni offers their recipe for success, which Filipinos can adapt to match their ambitions, in order to rekindle every Pinoy’s business spirit.

Stand out by offering the best products

Customers nowadays are more discerning. They want to get the best product for the best price. There is a wide-range of products you can offer—both for food and non-food. Mekeni’s rule of thumb on this aspect is to commit to offering the best quality products at reasonable prices. Remember that your skill at choosing the best product is crucial to your success.

Have a trusted business partner

Selling is the easy part of owning a business, but sustaining its growth is a whole new level. Find a reliable partner to help you grow your venture. For Mekeni, having a good relationship with its distributors, retail partners, and customers has helped them weather storms and challenges. It is also important that your values and objectives are aligned to ensure that you are headed towards the same direction.

Know your customers

As a micropreneur, knowing your customer base is the first step to being on top of the game. Mekeni puts emphasis on the importance of doing market research for a micropreneur to know more about the customers and their competitions.

Find out what matters to your customers. Does premium products matter to them most? Or do they put more importance on price point? How do they consume information—through digital or traditional media?

Knowing your competitors will also help you determine how to position your products and what niche you want to conquer.

With information such as these, you get to know what kinds of offers, products, and services would be appealing to your prospective target market.

Maximize your social media use

Almost everyone these days is online. Step up your marketing by putting an effort to tell your customers who you are, what you sell, and why they should buy from you. You do not need to be everywhere, but you need to be where your customers are and be consistent.

“It has always been our mission to uplift the lives of our communities and beyond—whether by offering quality products or forging partnerships. Knowing your stakeholders and valuing what is important to them is one of the keys to become a successful entrepreneur,” said Mekeni President Prudencio Garcia. “More importantly, setting a clear goal is an important ingredient to success.”

There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for achieving company success. However, Mekeni believes that incorporating these core concepts into your operations might help your company reach new heights. Visit Mekeni’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mekeniph to learn more about the company, its products, and business prospects.

The pandemic’s saving grace has been al fresco dining. Providing safe, entertaining ways to enjoy a wonderful meal and rediscover the love of being outside. Most of the time, though, al fresco dining is only offered in out-of-town eateries, which is inconvenient if you don’t feel like driving. The good news is that you don’t have to leave town to find must-try al fresco eating options. You can locate all-time crowd favorites and date places offering alfresco eating on Bonifacio High Street (BHS), allowing you to sample a variety of cuisines without having to travel far.

What’s more exciting is, BHS offers a variety of cuisine choices. If you can’t make up your mind, it’s easy to go through your options around the estate as it is known for being a 15-minute city where nothing is too far away.

At Bonifacio High Street, you can choose from a variety of al fresco dining options:

1. The Wholesome Table

U/GF C3 Bonifacio High Street Central

Located at BHS Central, it offers a variety of healthy food made from organic ingredients, including gluten-free and plant-based dishes and desserts.

2. Sentro 1771

2F The Terraces, One Bonifacio High Street

Enjoy classic Filipino favorites made with a twist in a spacious outdoor dining area where you can bond over good food with family and friends. Aside from the delicious food, the whole experience brings you to a whole other level of al fresco dining with the stunning view of the One Bonifacio Park.

3. 205

U/G C2 High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City

Savor must-have comfort food favorites such as sandwiches, pizza and pasta and enjoy their cocktail bar, and coffee shop all rolled into one ultra-chic and vibrant location in their al fresco dining area. With the variety of food available, you can pair it with their wide selection of specialty wine or craft cocktails perfect for a nightcap with your friends or colleagues. Also known as a pet-friendly spot, you can even dine with your furry pal in tow.

4. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

LG/F One Bonifacio High Street

Get a fine-dining experience outdoors, with Wolfgang’s selection of premium dry-aged New York style steaks, to be enjoyed with a wide selection of wines and cocktails. Steak is always a good idea. Get the full fine-dining experience outdoors, with their mouth watering dry-aged steaks, seafood and wine.

5. Sunae Asian Cantina

2F The Terraces, One Bonifacio High Street

Travel within Southeast Asia as you treat yourself to its flavorful cuisines from Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, made by award-winning chef Christina Sunae. Their delectable and carefully curated menu offers the breadth of Chef Sunae’s years of experience and multicultural background.

6. Cafe Mary Grace

G/F C2 Bonifacio High Street Central

Enjoy an afternoon of catching up with friends while savoring the freshest plates of pasta and homemade cakes and pastries in a relaxing outdoor setting at the flagship store of Cafe Mary Grace. Relish your classic favorites in a place with gorgeous design, homey ambiance, and a view that faces the lush greens and some of the best city skyscrapers.

7. Kashmir Indian Restaurant

3/F One Bonifacio High Street

Established by Sehwani sisters Kamla, Indra, and Sita in 1975, Kashmir is a must-try Indian restaurant. This is where you can experience delectable Indian cuisine such as mutton, veal, and satays, infused with spices and herbs for a truly delicious meal.

8. Ooma

G/F C3, Bonifacio High Street Central

Experience bold Japanese flavors and the freshest sushi in an al fresco setting. You’ll love their ebi tempura, hanger steak, cheese katsu curry don, aburi mixer, and many others.

9. TGIFriday’s

B3 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street

Unwind while listening to a live DJ on deck on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm onwards as you sip mojitos, paired with your choice of steaks, ribs, burgers, and other comfort food at the place where it always feels like a Friday – TGIFriday’s.

10. La Picara Manila

2/F The Terraces, One Bonifacio High Street

A modern taste of Spain kissing Manila, La Picara is known for its fusion of Spanish dishes with a touch of Asian cooking. It has a spacious terrace overlooking High Street where you can dine and relax in comfort. Fancy a drink or two at one of the sought out places for their famous sangrias and other specialty drinks.

11. Nikkei Nama Bar

2/F View Deck One Bonifacio High Street Mall PSE Tower

Enjoy happy hour specials at the balcony outdoor seating area, where you can also indulge in  Japanese-Peruvian dishes at Nikkei.

12. Italianni’s

B5 Bonifacio High Street

Share extra large servings of pasta, pizzas, and other heartwarming meals, capped with Italianni’s iconic Focaccia bread served with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, in its spacious outdoor seating area.

13. Kiwami Food Hall

C3 Bonifacio High Street Central BGC

Up for anything Japanese? One of the newest spots you cannot miss at Bonifacio High Street is the Kiwami Food Hall which brings together all-time Japanese favorites such as Yabu, Ippudo, and many more. If you and your friends cannot decide that one place where everyone can satisfy their cravings, this food hall is the perfect place to be.

Do it the al fresco way the next time you want to celebrate with friends or just meet up for coffee. Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet to remain up to speed on Bonifacio High Street and the estate’s al fresco dining places!