Food

In partnership with Reach Out Feed Philippines, Mega Global Corporation expanded its CSR program Mega Bigay Sustansya to 15 communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The feeding program benefited 881 children nationwide.

Mega Global, which first initiated the third year of its Mega Bigay Sustansya (MBS) program in July 2021, persists to increase the nutrition of children nationwide as the program has now provided a total of 66,694 meals to 881 children in 15 communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, recognizing its role in nation-building as one of the country’s providers of food staples and honoring its malasakit core value.

The 60-day program, which was organized in collaboration with Reach Out Feed Philippines, sought to help children in six provinces. The feeding program will operate until November 2021, benefiting a total of 881 children ages 4 to 12 who will get daily meals delivered to their homes. At least one sardine meal was included in each day’s meal, prepared with Mega Global’s nutrient-dense high-quality sardines.

“Our food products are considered to be one of Filipinos’ staple foods. As such, we recognize our role in providing affordable, accessible and nutrition-filled meals to communities, especially those who need them the most,” Marvin Tiu Lim, Chief Growth and Development Officer of Mega Global said. “Our MBS program was created not only to give them proper nutrition during the program, but also provide them opportunities to sustain it through our leave-behind materials that will help parents provide nutritious meals to their family that is abot-kaya.”

Initial evaluation of the kids show that 79 percent of the beneficiaries have gained a minimum of one kilo up to five kilos after 36 feeding days. These kids are the ones who are religiously present during feeding days, and the ones who are being consistently supported by their parents by getting the meals for the kids and motivating them to finish them.

Children ages 4-12 are given house-to-house delivery of meals every day. Upon evaluating the children, results showed that 79 percent of the beneficiaries have gained a minimum of one kilo up to five kilos after 36 feeding days.

Apart from Mega Global and ROFP, the barangay officials and dedicated volunteers of the communities play a big role in the implementation of the project. The barangay officials ensure that the manpower for the program is enough, and that they remain safe during the distribution. As for the volunteers, they dedicate themselves to creating delicious meals such as Sardines Lumpia, Miswa with Sardines, Tortang Sardines, etc., everyday, rain or shine.

Mega Global introduced the Mega Bigay Sustansya (MBS) initiative in 2019 with malasakit as its core value to enable children fight malnutrition. Now in its third year, the organization has a broader vision that will affect an increasing number of Filipinos. Because of the extended program duration and broader reach, the program continues to have a beneficial impact on the lives of children all throughout the country. Mega Global has worked with Adarna House to establish a recipe notebook that families may use as a reference for choosing economical but healthy food, taking into mind the program’s long-term viability and the improved conditions of its beneficiaries.

Mega Global intends to expand its Mega Bigay Sustansya program in the coming years, extending out to an increasing number of Filipinos in need and distributing the gift of nutrition one sardine can at a time.

SubwayNEW ®’s and festive Mint Choco Chip Cookies will bring some little holiday happiness to your table! Until January 18, 2022, get five (5) delectable goodies for only Php 125.

The NEW Mint Choco Chips Cookies come in a festive Christmas Cookie Box! It includes a blank message card on which you can write your own seasonal greetings for family, friends, coworkers, and loved ones!

1-pc Mint Choco Chip cookies are only Php 35, 3-pcs are only Php 85, 6-pcs are only Php 175, and 12-pcs are only Php 350. Cookies purchased in quantities of three, six, or twelve can be blended with other cookie tastes. This special offer is only good for dine-in and takeout orders. This item is not available for delivery.

Now is the time to place your order and send a short and thoughtful note together with a tasty dessert that will make the recipient smile!

The most delightful season of the year has here, and it’s more crucial than ever for parents to provide their children with a memorable holiday experience!

McDonald’s Happy Meal features Pokémon toy collectibles which includes eight different designs that will help children become masters of the jungle through exploring and training activities! With this new Pokemon-themed Jungle Survival Kit, holiday celebrations can be much more creative by setting up an indoor camp that families can explore and enjoy. This will not just inspire curiosity and wonder, but will also let the kids exercise their practical skills with a unique indoor camping experience!

The Pokemon-themed Happy Meal is also a perfect gift for the young ones, young-at-heart, and Pokémon fans because it can be purchased with McDo’s festive, ready-to-gift, and limited edition Christmas-themed Happy Meal Boxes. Surprise nieces, nephews, and even friends with the fun Pikachu-themed toy set this coming Christmas.

To echo the beloved anime’s slogan, encourage kids to “catch ‘em all” and collect all eight designs for the full indoor camping experience! Through the Add-On promo, customers can even get a bigger bang for their buck when they add only P50 to any meal to avail of an additional Burger McDo Happy Meal with a Pokémon toy collectible!

Inspire youngsters to life and survival skills by having them camp indoors with McDonald’s NEW Happy Meal, which includes a Pokemon-themed Jungle Survival Kit! With the Happy Meal Add-On Promo, you may even be able to obtain a good value. McDonald’s Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, or McDelivery are all available right now!

To know more, visit the McDelivery website or app, and stay up to speed on any McDo announcements by liking McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook. 

A lot of gatherings and endless celebration so it’s time to raise yuletide spirits and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with your curious companions. With the help of delectable suprises from Hendrick’s Gin, it will make your celebrations at home all the more spectacular and sentional soirees.

Planning an evening of general festive mischief or you’re searching for a gift to delight a cocktail enthusiast, you can count on the Measurement Maestro Pack, a limited time release for the holidays. Each pack comes with an intricate Hendrick’s Jigger and a 700mL bottle of wondrously refreshing Hendrick’s Gin, oddly infused with rose and cucumber for a delightful floral aroma that’s sure to elevate your favorite festive cocktails.

Have these up your sleeve, and get easy-to-find mixers and garnishes such as the signature cucumber slices – you’ll be recreating your favorite Hendrick’s pours with such precision and finesse to dazzle your curious companions at the party.

The Measurement Maestro Pack is available at S&R, and will be rolled out at The Marketplace from 17 December 2021.

Host the most marvelous nights of merrymaking with festive Hendrick’s pours

Make the year-end celebrations an exceedingly easy affair with an array of delicious festive cocktails that are spectacularly simple yet incredibly impressive.

With all of the flair and none of fuss, spread the holiday cheer and raise a glass to those near and dear with the classic Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic. A splendid signature that couldn’t be simpler, this classic celebrates the distinct and unusual flavors of Hendrick’s Gin and its wondrous craft as every sip unravels its unique infusions of cucumber and rose. Light and refreshing, the Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic is perfect to kickstart the evening as you welcome guests to the party.

To add some sparkle to the toasts, the Hendrick’s French 75, also known as Soixante Quinze in French, packs the flavorsome punch of aromatic gin, bubbly champagne and freshly squeezed lemon in one delicate flute. Reserved for the most special of occasions, this historic cocktail is best shared with only the greatest of friends.

And as the momentous and memorable occasion begins to wind down, a comforting delight such as the Hendrick’s Hot Spiced Apple Punch makes the perfect nightcap of sweet spice and cheer. An intriguing concoction of gin, sweet apple juice and autumnal spices mulled over a fire, this cocktail will  transport you and your loved ones to a warm, cozy cabin on a cold winter’s evening. Best served in an elegant teacup with a side of good cheer.

This Christmas, gift unusually 

Without an exciting exchange gift wouldn’t be complete the Christmas soirees and this season, Hendrick’s Gin invites you to gift unusually. With every purchase of two 700ml bottles of Hendrick’s Gin for your comrades who are just as passionate about the Gin-iverse as you are, you’ll get a Hendrick’s Gin Candle for added delight. And let’s face it, it’s also a great excuse to gift yourself as you shop for essentials for your festive frivolities at home. The Hendrick’s Gin Candles are available at selected retailers, while stocks last.

For a limited time only, get a Hendrick’s Gin Candle with every purchase of two 700ml bottles of Hendrick’s Gin at the following retailers on the following dates:

• S&R (15th November to 31st December)
• The Marketplace (17th December onwards)
• Shotify, Liquor, Hurrys, Drinkies, Clink, Boozy, The Booze Shop (19th November onwards)

The Philippines will get Taiwan’s “best milk tea” brand. The freshness and enjoyment of Milksha milk tea are now available at Chowking, the country’s number one Chinese restaurant. Milksha, also famous in Taiwan as Milkshop, is one of the top milk tea brands in the world. It was voted “No. 1 Milk Tea Brand” by university students in Taiwan, and Daily View, a well-known online media platform in Taiwan, named it “The Best Reviewed” milk tea brand. .

Founded by Peter Huang, Milksha is driven by its mission to offer “Fresh, Natural, and Handmade Beverages”. It achieves this by using natural and fresh ingredients, without any preservatives or chemical additives. Milksha prides itself in using fresh, high quality milk as a base for its beverages.

From its founding in Tainan City in Taiwan in 2008, this milk tea brand has continued to grow and establish its presence locally and overseas. Milksha now has over 250 outlets, in Taiwan, Hongkong, Melbourne, Vancouver, and Singapore.

Now, these same fresh, all-natural Milksha beverages will be exclusively available over the counter and for delivery in select Chowking stores around Metro Manila.

Last November 6, Chowking opened its first Milksha counter in Betterliving in Paranaque and saw strong reception for the brand. Milksha will soon be made available in Chowking stores in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Unciano Center and Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, Fairview Regalado and Roces in Quezon City, Annapolis Albany in San Juan, Bonifacio Stop Over and Petron C5 Diego Silang in Taguig City, and Valenzuela City Hall in Valenzuela City.

“Our goal is to give Filipinos a taste of what gold standard milk tea should be. We want to offer a unique and satisfying milk tea experience to our customers. With the use of premium ingredients, meticulous preparation process, and the delicious and indulgent taste of Milksha flavors, this new Chowking offering is expected to be a hit with foodies and milk tea lovers alike,” said Chowking Milksha Brand Director, Ariane Valinton.

Premium flavors

Chowking is offering five flavors of Milksha drinks, including Honey Pearl Black Tea Latte, Black Tea Latte with Pudding, Valrhona Cocoa Milk, Signature Taro Milk, and Wintermelon Lemon.

Honey Pearl Black Tea Latte

The honey pearls are Milksha’s signature toppers. Milksha’s pearls are soaked in honey for that unique and natural burst of honeyed sweetness in every chew. Delivered fresh from Taiwan, these pearls are free from preservatives. They are prepared meticulously daily to ensure each pearl is perfectly translucent and bouncy.

Like the honey pearls, the black tea used in creating Milksha’s Honey Pearl Black Tea Latte are always freshly prepared on-site. This premium black tea blend, which has an invigorating floral aroma, is finished off with the smoothness of fresh milk. Milksha Black Tea Latte can be topped off with its very own pudding, which is also fused with fresh milk for that soft, smooth, and creamy mouth feel.

Valrhona Cocoa Milk

For its indulgent Valrhona Cocoa Milk, Milksha uses Valrhona cocoa from France. Valrhona is a known high-grade luxury chocolate brand established by French pastry chef Albéric Guironnet. Every cup feels like a rich, and addictive chocolate experience. Far from your regular chocolate drink, Valrhona Cocoa Milk delivers a strong cocoa taste, yet perfectly balanced with sweet and creamy milk.

Signature Taro Milk is one of Milksha’s top sellers in Taiwan—for good reason! It uses high quality taro from selected regions in Taiwan. With each sip, customers will taste the earthy all-natural flavor of taro blended with rich and creamy milk.

Wintermelon Lemon

Milksha’s Wintermelon Lemon boasts of the right blend of sweet and sour.  It is made with sweet, fruity wintermelon syrup brewed from fresh wintermelons and is mixed with the tangy, citrusy flavor of Taiwanese lemon juice. Every drop of this drink leaves a cool and refreshing taste.

Jollibee Group to acquire majority stake in Milksha

Jollibee Group announced on November 4 that it will purchase Jollibee Worldwide, Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Group. Ltd. (JWPL), which owns a majority share in Milksha. Milkshop International Co. will be purchased by Jollibee Group, which will hold 51 percent of the company. Milkshop Ltd. (Milkshop) for USD12.8 million. Milkshop’s 49 percent ownership will be retained by one of the company’s co-founders.

Chowking is a subsidiary of the Jollibee Group, one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant chains. And to learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

The brand new McDelivery App complete with exclusive offers and discounts

The most affordable and convenient way to satisfy your McDonald’s craving delivered wherever, whenever with the new and improved McDelivery app and website. This provide the customers a swift and stress-free way to get their McDo favorites delivered. You can now experience this modern interface that is much easier to navigate with the McDelivery app and website’s newest update and the new features ensure a stress-free from start to finish:

• To ensure a seamless delivery experience, customers can now geotag their location, choose their preferred nearest catering store, see the order status in real-time, and easily reach out to Customer Support through Live Chat.
• Order fulfillment options like Deliver Now, Deliver Later, Pick-up, and Send to Many are also available to give users the flexibility to choose their preferred way to enjoy their go-to McDo meals.
• Pay your way through a variety of payment options via Cash-on-delivery, Debit/Credit Card, PayMaya, and GCash. Senior Citizens (SC) and Persons with Disability (PWD) cardholders may now register their respective card details to avail their privileges no matter the chosen payment method.

McDonald’s gives its delivery customers McDelivery Exclusives such as access to their Secret Menu, Mega Meals, and various McShare bundles that are available only on the McDelivery App and mcdelivery.com.ph. Customers can also expect exclusive discounts like free delivery fee coupons for all weekends from December 4-January 2! With these offerings, customers are sure to get the most exclusive and affordable deals when ordering their McDo favorites.

To show customers what they’d be missing out on if they didn’t use the McDelivery app, McDo lover Michael V. shows them how it’s done through a new McDonald’s video. Watch here to see what makes the new McDelivery app better than ever!

Enjoy affordable offers and a stress-free customer experience exclusively with the new McDelivery! Before the McDonald’s cravings strike, head on over to the McDelivery website or download the App now through the App Store or Google Play, and follow McDonald’s on Facebook to stay up to date on all things McDonald’s!

As the Philippines celebrates National Sardines Day this year, Mega Global Corporation, the company behind Mega Sardines, the country’s leading sardines brand, commemorates the occasion by launching a program to help undernourished children across the country, all while focusing on innovations and expansions that will help the company grow. In the zoom meeting that happened, we got excited about their plans and program as they commemorate this special day. We learn new things about how they plan to expand and innovate their products to provide excellent service and help our countrymen.

Taken during the zoom meeting

Mega Global Celebrates 3rd National Sardines Day

Mega Global exhibited its numerous efforts that would assist boost not only the Philippines’ sardines sector, but the economy and people’s lives as well, at a roundtable discussion held on November 23 to start off the holiday celebrations on November 24. In addition, it has presented the positive outcomes of the Mega Bigay Sustansya Program, which was implemented in collaboration with Reach Out Feed Philippines (ROFP), demonstrating its profound concern for Filipinos.

Marvin Tiu Lim, Michelle Tiu Lim-Chan, Chris Fernandez, executives of the Mega Global conglomerate, alongside Dawn Marie Cabigon, founder and director of Reach Out Feed Philippines were present in the event to discuss how the Mega Bigay Sustansya program will bring long-term gains to its program beneficiaries.

Mega Bigay Sustansya (MBS) is a CSR program led by the Mega Tiu Lim Foundation that hopes to give a meal planning and distribution program to over 881 children nationwide. The program has supported children in six provinces nationwide for sixty days. Children ages 4 to 12 have received house-to-house delivery of meals every day that included at least one sardines meal, made using Mega Global’s nutrient-packed high quality sardines.

“Mega Bigay Sustansya is one way for us to support communities who need us the most. Canned sardines is one of the Filipinos staple foods throughout the years and through this program that target to feed malnourished children all over the country, we hope to use the same staple product to nurture the health of these children, and sustain it through leave-behind materials that will help them prepare nutritious meals in the long run,” Marvin Tiu Lim, Chief Growth and Development Officer of Mega Global said.

On top of the updates on Mega Global’s MBS program, Mega Global executives have also shared in the discussion how they strived to continue elevating the sardine industry through innovations and the building of new infrastructures. These expansions would maintain the double digit growth of the company in 2022, allow it to create a more sustainable avenue in producing their products, as well as create new products that will surely be a hit to its customers.

Host Shawn Yao with Marvin Tiu Lim, Michelle Tiu Lim-Chan, Chris Fernandez, executives of the Mega Global conglomerate, alongside Dawn Marie Cabigon, founder and director of Reach Out Feed Philippines were the speakers for the event, who discussed Mega Global’s innovation for its flagship product, sardines, its CSR effort Mega Bigay Sustansya, as well as brand updates, and other pertinent information

For the past 46 years, Mega Global has been leading the way in supporting Filipino communities through its investments in the sardine industry, which has provided job opportunities for thousands of Filipinos. The company continued to upgrade its Zamboanga facility, where its state-of-the-art operations, including its can-making plant and offices, are based. As part of its sustainability endeavors, it is using solar energy for its warehouses.

Mega Global also discussed details about a new plant in Batangas that will be opened next year. Located in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, it will house state-of-the-art technology in manufacturing using sustainable energy sources and is expected to help add dynamism to the economy as it continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

Mega SardinaSaya: Game Show Bonanza

Mega Global will also be commemorating National Sardines Day on November 24 with an online game show bonanza. The online event, which will be aired live on Mega Sardines’ Facebook page and Shopee app, will kick off with an Instagram and Facebook challenge that will decide the players for the much-anticipated Pera or Sardinas game.

The game show bonanza will have three major segments representing the tagline of Mega Sardines: Sarap, Saya and Sustansya. For the Sarap segment, Mega Sardines’ ambassadress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo will do a cooking demo that will serve as an introduction of new dishes that mommies can easily create for their loved ones.

For the Sustansya segment, the audience can learn about the Mega Bigay Sustansya program, the company’s nationwide feeding program being undertaken in communities around the country with the help of its partner, Reach Out Philippines Foundation.

Lastly, there will be a series of virtual games for the Saya segment where fun games such as Pera or Sardinas, Call A Ka-Mega, and Trivia Game will be available for the audience to participate in. There will also be a grand raffle, where they have the chance to take home a wide selection of prizes.

Mega Sardines is also introducing a Tiktok Challenge, in which users can show off their moves and have some fun while recording films for a chance to win prizes. Mega Sardines is also having a piso sale on Shopee for Mega Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Chili Added, Corned Sardines, and Mega Fried Sardines in Tausi—certainly a deal that buyers will be eager to add to cart!

Prepare to celebrate National Sardines Day with Mega Global and have a good time! For additional information, go to Mega Sardines’ Facebook page.

Time to bond with your kids as McDonald’s Philippines is bringing the first-ever all-digital Kiddie Crew Online Workshop to your homes. Better to expose to everything that sparks their interest, you can encourage them to bring their curiosity to life and keep them active. Even outside the virtual classroom, it is important that they are able to continue learning and explore their creativity. McDonald’s Philippines is once again bringing back the workshop in an exciting digital set-up. Spanning the weekends of November 20 to December 29, each McDonald’s Kiddie Crew online Workshop will be a 2-day session, each lasting 90 minutes in the afternoon.

In a first for McDonald’s Philippines, kids can look forward to having fun-filled afternoons with the return of the Kiddie Crew Workshop – now serving smiles and learnings online! Exciting games and lesson-filled activities await; experience fun and play with McDonald’s through the first-ever online Kiddie Crew Workshop! A well-beloved event of McDonald’s spanning over 29 years, kids and parents alike have looked forward to the McDonald’s Kiddie Crew every year, providing them with not only fun activities that impart values such as discipline and teamwork, but also precious bonding time together.

Housed through a website, children will be guided as they go through a virtual McDonald’s store. Various points in the digital area will let children hop from one activity to another – from dancing, to singing, to playing fun games where they can learn more about the different Kiddie Crew values of discipline, hard work, teamwork, sharing & responsibility, and active play! Even better, attendees will also be accompanied by Ronald and the Gang throughout, making their online workshop experience even more exciting!

For a registration fee of only P499, customers will not only get access to the 2-day online workshop, but also a 1-day Workshop Meal (Happy Meal 1-pc. Chicken McDo with drink) and their very own Workshop Kit (Chef’s Hat, Apron, Bag, and Cap) with a FREE Kiddie Crew T-Shirt and Lanyard!

“Since its launch in 1991, McDonald’s Kiddie Crew has become a well-loved and iconic summer workshop for kids all over the Philippines. With its virtual comeback, we’re happy to share this new— and first of its kind— experience where McDonald’s helps kids stay active, learn values, and build skills despite the online setup,” said Oliver Rabatan, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Channels.

Now ongoing online the registration for the McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop. Just visit www.mcdokiddiecrew.com to sign up your kid/s for a slot, view more information on the workshop, and even to purchase more goodies for you and your kids through the Kiddie Crew Shop.