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Subway® Introduces a New and Exciting Menu Item: Spicy Buffalo Chicken!

Subway® is putting in an exciting and inexpensive menu to spice up your day with their Spicy Buffalo Chicken for a limited time only from September 1 to November 16, 2021. Get away from the mundane and unsatisfying with this delectable meal that will satiate your hunger at home or at work!

Take the rest of the week by getting your chicken fix without ever having to touch it! The Spicy Buffalo Chicken is topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, as well as everyone’s favorite spicy sauce and zesty ranch!

The Subway® Spicy Buffalo Chicken ala carte prices start from Php 125 for 6-inch, Php 240 for a footlong bread, or choose to upgrade it to a 10-inch wrap for only Php 135. Sub lovers can also add Php 70 to make it a meal with a cookie and 16oz drink.

Subway® also offers regular meals with the Spicy Buffalo Chicken where customers can enjoy it with a 22oz drink and 2 cookies for only Php 210 for the 6-inch sub, Php 325 for the footlong sub, and Php 220 for the 10-inch wrap.

For delivery orders, the Spicy Buffalo Chicken ala carte prices start from Php 152.50 for the 6-inch, Php 292.80 for the footlong, and Php 164.70 for the 10-inch wrap. The regular meals with the 22oz drink and 2 cookies starts at Php 256.20 for the 6-inch sub, Php 396.50 for the footlong, and Php 268.40 for the 10-inch wrap.

Now is the time to get your favorite hot chicken on a bun! This applies to both dine-in and take-out orders. During this pandemic, Subway is concerned about your health and safety, thus this new menu item is available for delivery via Facebook Messenger BOTTY www.m.me/SubwayPhilippines or GrabFood. Takeout is also available from any Subway location near you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, the brand’s newest ambassador, receives a warm welcome from Mega Sardines.

Judy Ann ‘Juday’ Santos-Agoncillo’s loyal followers and admirers have a new reason to rejoice, as she has been appointed as the newest Mega Sardines ambassador. With her outstanding enthusiasm and qualities, the award-winning actress, restaurateur, and super mom now promotes the country’s No. 1 sardine brand and remains one of the most well-loved Filipino celebrities.

This exciting partnership is truly a festive announcement as Juday signs her contract with Mega Sardines, a Filipino household staple loved by the Filipino people nationwide. Juday, after all, reflects the passion and malasakit behind Mega Sardines.

Kickstarting the partnership is Mega Sardines’ TV commercial with Juday for the Mega Sarap, Sustansya at Saya campaign. The commercial features the Bautista Family, alongside Judy Ann, playing a shadow puzzle game until they are able to successfully form an image using their combined shadows with the help of Mega Sardines’ benefits such as the Omega-3 for a healthy heart, and calcium and protein for strong bones and teeth. The newest Mega Sardines’ commercial shows what a can of Mega Sardines can give to an entire family.

Make sure not to miss this thrilling #MegaSaSarapSustansyaatSaya TV ad by going to https://bit.ly/WinnerAngPamilyaSaMegaSardines! Follow Mega Sardines on Facebook (facebook.com/watch/officialmegasardines/) or visit their website (megaglobal.com.ph/) to learn more about planned activities related to #JudyAnnforMegaSardines.

 

 

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Farmer Entrepreneurship Program of the Jollibee Group Foundation: Enabling Growth, Sharing Joy

Products grown with Joy. Jollibee Group Foundation’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program enables farmers to become entrepreneurs who supply big buyers such as the Jollibee Group.

Tony Tan Caktiong, Chairman and Founder of the Jollibee Group, decided to explore a bold and excellent idea in 2008. What if the corporation bought directly from farmers, giving them a predictable and steady market to sell to? This stems from a knowledge that, despite the fact that agriculture is one of the country’s most important sectors, farmers remain among the country’s most vulnerable people, with a lack of chances and resources preventing them from earning a better income. The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the company’s social development arm, was then tasked with turning the concept into the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), which would later connect small-scale farmers to their supply chain.

White onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, and other veggies used at Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Mang Inasal are now sourced directly from local farmers around the Philippines. In a video essay released recently by JGF, we get a look at how over 500 farmers from 17 farmer groups have Grown with Delight and earned their place in big markets.

To date, Jollibee Group Foundation’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program has enabled 14 farmer groups composed of more than 500 farmers to deliver over 700 truckloads of vegetables to the Jollibee Group since its launch in 2008.

Enabling Growth

At the heart of FEP is a stack of interventions that help farmers sharpen their technical skills and business acumen. JGF starts by partnering with organizations across the country to help farmers form clusters, so they can collectively meet the volume and quality requirements of big buyers and market their produce.

In 2018, JGF developed a training program to train Agro-entrepreneurship Facilitators who guide farmer groups towards becoming farmer entrepreneurs. This year, JGF brought this training program online in partnership with Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan entitled “Agro-Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Value Chains: An Introduction.”

As a group, FEP farmers can scale their operations, successfully maintain their status as Jollibee Group suppliers and find other markets. Growing and scaling means that farmer groups need to comply with standards such as the Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) promoted by the Department of Agriculture.

A requirement of the Jollibee Group among its agriculture-based suppliers, PhilGAP guides farmers in addressing different aspects of on-farm production and post-production processes that result in safe and quality agricultural products.

Since 2009, FEP farmers have consolidated and delivered more than 7,000 metric tons or 700 truckloads of vegetables to the Jollibee Group, earning more than P300 million in total sales. Furthermore, 94% of FEP farmer groups are already GAP-certified as the others continue to work towards this milestone.

Farmers who are part of the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program help the Jollibee Group spread the joy of eating by supplying the ingredients for some of the favorite products from Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Mang Inasal.

Sharing the joy

“It brings us real joy that We have helped hundreds of farmers embark on a journey to rediscover and even totally embrace farming. FEP has emboldened them to dream bigger and has given them the tools necessary to turn them into reality,’’ says Gisela Tiongson, JGF Executive Director.

Ligaya Miras, a farmer leader of Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Cebu City reflects on her journey. “Being an FEP farmer means I am not just a farmer, but also an entrepreneur.’’ She adds, “Farming is not just a source of livelihood. For me, it is a mission. If there are no farmers, who will feed people? I am proud to be a farmer.’’

From the white onions used in the Jollibee Yumburger, to the spring onions sprinkled on the Chowking Chao Fan, and the green bell peppers we enjoy in the Greenwich Hawaiian Overload Pizza—FEP farmers truly help spread the joy of eating among countless Filipinos every day.

Visit the Jollibee Group Foundation official Facebook Page at fb.com/JollibeeGroupFoundationInc to learn more about the Farmer Entrepreneurship Program and to view a video essay inspired by the growth of FEP farmers.

 

About Jollibee Group Foundation
As the social development arm of Jollibee Group, the Jollibee Group Foundation implements programs on agriculture, education, and disaster response with partner communities nationwide.
About Jollibee Group
Jollibee Group is one of the fastest-growing Asian restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 33 countries, with over 5,800 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and India.
Jollibee Group has eight wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); five franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, and PHO24 in the Philippines; Dunkin’ and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24; and 50% ownership in a joint venture established to operate and expand Yoshinoya in the Philippines. Yoshinoya is one of the largest and most recognized Japanese restaurant brands globally and is the company’s first-ever Japanese food chain.
Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 100% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand.  It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States.
Jollibee Group was named the Philippines’ most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia’s Fab 50 Companies and among the World’s Best Employers by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.
Jollibee Group has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, in line with its mission of serving great tasting food and spreading the joy of eating to everyone.
To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com
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In the midst of the pandemic, Balamban’s best restaurant: Nang Linda’s officially reopens

Stores and Restaurants in Balamban, Cebu. It’s time for a local cuisine legend to open Northwestern Cebu’s first Filipino Family Restaurant. Erlinda “Nang Linda” Villanueva-Sangre decided to make a braver move by launching a full-service restaurant in her name, with the support of her children, to commemorate her 75th birthday. .

Last July 28th, NANG LINDA’S opened to the public to cater the growing demand for well-loved comfort food homemade dishes such as: Hamonada, Humba, Balamban Liempo, Manok Bisaya Inasal, Sisig and a lot more.

Balamban Mayor Alex Binghay, together with Balamban Vice Mayor Alfie Binghay and property owner Concepcion Yu were the guests of honor of the “Liempo and Inasal Chopping” opening ceremony.

“I am personally attending this because Kumare [Nang] Linda is close to my heart. I can still recall the first carinderia in front of the old Municipal Hall because it was my first term as a Mayor of this town,” recalls Mayor Binghay.

When it first debuted in 1988, it was called as “Balamban Chikaan,” but it has since been renamed NANG LINDA’S. It is now a full-fledged restaurant brand that gives diners an al-fresco dining experience. TAKE OUT and ONLINE DELIVERY are also available at www.NangLindas.com and www.facebook.com/NangLindas.

Entrepreneur at 75

Nang Linda is a Balamban, Cebu native. At 12, she became the family breadwinner after their parents abandoned them to the care of their relatives. She worked as house help to an aunt to be able to continue her studies and at the same time support her other two sisters. It is also where Nang Linda first learned how to cook dishes for the whole family.

At 18, she fell in love with a young debutant Balambanon, Jacinto Sangre. With a fast growing family of 7 children, Jacinto’s poultry work can no longer suffice the growing needs of the family. Looking for alternatives, Nang Linda started a carenderia beside the old Municipal Hall of Balamban.

But it was not always that way for the then aspiring cook. Nang Linda herself recalls, “I think the informal training I had in appreciating ingredients and actual experience with these ingredients had allowed me to understand each of its unique flavors and characters,” recalls Nang Linda.

From every food she tasted and loved, Nang Linda slowly built her own repertoire of local Filipino dishes, mastered and perfected in Nang Linda’s.

Since then, Nang Linda has been the go-to lady for quality home cooked meals. Her “suki” will always order her Hamonada Espesyal, Balamban Liempo, Manok Bisaya Inasal, Sisig, Pinakupsan and a lot more.

One of its re-opening guests Concepcion Yu recalls, “Nang Linda has become a well-known name synonymous with good food here in Balamban.”

Her carinderia became a must-dine food stall  every Balambanon’s came to know about.

Carinderia to Restaurant

Today, standing proudly along the busy thoroughfare of the National Highway, Pondol, Balamban, Cebu, is a native bungalow alfresco restaurant of Nang Linda’s.

“We decided to open a native al-fresco restaurant in tribute to my mother’s passion for good food. It is her legacy to us and the people of Balamban. Nang Linda’s has already touched so many and different types of people from Balamban. The legacy and passion needs to continue,” says Nang Linda’s Chief Executive Officer Iren Sangre-Licera.

With Nang Linda’s youngest son Chef Jojo Sangre manning the kitchen, Nang Linda’s completes its full-circle of providing local diners sumptuous dining experience that is affordable on the family’s pocket.

Nang Linda’s Expansion

CEO Iren Sagre-Licera confirms more openings and expansion plans are in order.

“We believe in the brand NANG LINDA’s stand for. More than food, it emphasizes close knit family values,” adds the CEO.

CEO Licera adds, “Entrepreneurs and investors are contacting us for possible franchising and co-ownership opportunities. And we are already opening our doors to that.”

If you are interested in any of the NangLindas Franchising or Co-Ownership Programs, please visit www.NangLindas.com/own-one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free Barbie or Hot Wheels Limited Edition Tumbler with every McDonald’s Happy Meal Collector’s Set!

McDonald’s Happy Meal Barbie Toy Collectibles

Back again at McDonald’s the iconic toys loved by children all over the world and including me but this time with an even greater deal! You get your money’s worth with four delicious meals, four Barbie or Hot Wheels toys of your choice, and a FREE limited-edition tumbler starting at PHP 399!

With the Happy Meal Collectors’ Set, it is easier and faster to complete all Barbie or Hot Wheels designs! You can also opt to mix and match the toys that would go with your four meals and FREE tumbler. It’s perfect not just for kids, but just like me also who is young-at-heart fans of Barbie and Hot Wheels who have love for and interest in fashion and cars.

McDonald’s Happy Meal Hot Wheels Toy Collectibles

Spark imagination and creative thinking with Barbie, whose various roles and careers empower children to celebrate their limitless potential. The Barbie Happy Meal features different roles such as Princess BarbieTM, Ballerina BarbieTM, Racer Car BarbieTM, and Vet BarbieTM. With this line-up, kids will see that they too can be anything they want to be if they set their minds to it.

Also making a comeback at McDonald’s is the #1 selling toy in the world for four years! Hot Wheels Happy Meal includes the Gazella-R Jump, Twin Mill Hoop, Bone Speeder Track Switcher, and Blitzspeeder Blast-off Gate—a fast-action toy line with cool track systems that kids will truly enjoy. Watch your children unleash their thinking and problem-solving skills every time they open their Hot Wheels Happy Meal toys. You can even help them create their own amazing courses and stunts for a fun bonding experience!

Barbie and Hot Wheels Limited-Edition Tumblers FREE with every Happy Meal Collector’s Set Purchase

Available during breakfast and regular hours via McDelivery, Drive Thru and Take Out! Don’t miss out the chance to score a great deal and bring happiness to your little one today! Order now a Barbie or Hot Wheels Happy Meal or a Collector’s Set.

Stay up to date on all McDo announcements and for more information just follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook.

 

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Panda Express® is offering free shipping as part of the launch of its new online store

Panda Express launches its new online store to make ordering more convenient and accessible.

Having your hands on the world-famous Orange® Chicken has never been simple, whether you’re at home or at work! Panda Express, the world’s largest American Chinese food concept, will debut its new online store at order.pandaexpress.com.ph on August 18, 2021. Panda Express is giving out free delivery on all purchases placed between August 18 and September 30, 2021 as a thank you to its customers.

The new online store features a more convenient and accessible ordering process. With an option for delivery or pick-up, guests will get to enjoy exclusive promos, perks, and discounts.

The online store also offers long distance delivery covering select areas in Mandaluyong, Pasig, Quezon City, Manila, Makati, Taguig, Valenzuela, Caloocan, Navotas, Marikina, Malabon, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Pasay, and Bacoor.

“This new online store will allow us to engage our guests in a safe, convenient, and more sustainable manner. Its features will enable our guests to track and customize orders, choose options for pick-up and delivery, and enjoy their Panda Express favorites with just a few clicks, add to that our exclusive discounts and offers,” said Bianca May Rufo, Trade Marketing Officer of Panda Express Philippines.

The Panda Express menu includes a variety of classic and must-try entrees—from its bestselling Orange® Chicken, Broccoli Beef, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Mongolian Pork, Beijing Beef, Savory Shrimp, Eggplant Tofu, to the newly launched Black Pepper Steak.

Do you have a desire for Panda Express classics? There’s no easier way to experience it than by visiting order.pandaexpress.com, their new online store. ph

Visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ (Facebook) and @PandaExpressPH (Twitter) to learn more about Panda Express (Instagram).

About Panda Express

On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the world. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best seller the Orange® Chicken and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each entrée at Panda Express, including the Wok Smart selections, is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,300 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to twelve international countries. Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, has raised more than $216 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 12 million youths, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. Visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ (Facebook) and @PandaExpressPH (Instagram) for more information.

 

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Raise your glasses in honor of Root Beer Float Day

Root beer (yep, it’s alcohol-free) has a special place in our hearts among non-alcoholic carbonated beverages. This effervescent, sweet delight brings back memories of summer days, notably when presented with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, transforming it into the classic root beer float.

The late Frank. J. Wisner, owner of Cripple Creek Brewing in Colorado, was the man who gave us this creation. Wisner is said to have had the idea when staring at the mountains but missing the snow-capped peaks. He then came up with the idea of creating his own frosty mountain top out of a mug of root beer and scoops of vanilla ice cream as snow tops. He dubbed it “Black Cow Mountain” at first.

Every year in August, we celebrate this dessert masterpiece with the National Root Beer Float Day. In the U.S., this is often celebrated with festivals and competitions. In the Philippines, even amid a pandemic and quarantine restrictions, we can celebrate this day at home by making different versions of this foamy and fizzy drink.

The staple, of course, is root beer. One of the brands available in the local market is Mug Root Beer, a product of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) —the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country.

Get creative

Other than the classic root beer and vanilla ice cream float recipe, the food website, www.sugarandsoul.co shared other creative ways to make it.

“The Chocoholic”

  • Prepare a syrup-rimmed glass rolled in sprinkles
  • Pour root beer
  • Add scoops of ice cream but swap vanilla for chocolate ice cream
  • Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup

“The Very Vanilla”

  • Highlight the vanilla flavor by adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the root beer
  • Finish it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—and now you’re in vanilla, milky heaven

 “The Slushie”

  • Simply combine vanilla ice cream, root beer, and ice in a blender
  • Blend until it reaches smoothie texture
  • Top with whipped cream and cherries

These root beer float recipes will definitely be fun to create while we are on home quarantine.

“Everything about Mug root beer appeals to the senses: the rich foam, the unique aroma, and the feeling of ice-cold refreshment. It’s the perfect drink for the whole family,” said Frederick D. Ong, PCPPI president and chief executive officer.

So let us raise our mugs and salute to Root Beer Float, the bubbliest, fizziest, milkiest drink on the planet! Mug Root Beer is available at supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores in 300ml cans, 1.5L PET, and 2L PET bottles. PCPPI is the official manufacturer of Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina in the Philippines.

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEW Savoury Chipotle Quesadillas from Subway®

With their NEW Savoury Chipotle Quesadillas, Subway is providing you delightful delicacies for take-out or delivery in the comfort of your own home! An economical snack offer that provides consumers who work or study from home with some exciting flavors to keep them going throughout the day!

The Chipotle Quesadillas is one of the most popular items for take-out and delivery. Especially since Subway serves these Mexican treats into three variants which are the Cheesy Pork Quesadilla, Ultimate Cheesy Quesadilla, Classic Beef & Cheese Quesadilla. They are made from responsibly sourced ingredients that are served with onion, chipotle sauce & spices with mozzarella cheese!

The Chipotle Quesadilla ala carte price starts at Php 99 while the combo meal price or Quesadilla with a 12oz drink is at Php 119.

For delivery orders, the Chipotle Quesadilla ala carte prices starts at Php 120.78. And the combo meal price or Quesadilla with a 12 oz drink is at Php 145.18.

Order for Take-out or Delivery via Messenger “BOTTY”

During the modified enhanced community quarantine, adhere to the safety and health regulations. You may purchase our Chipotle Quesadillas from the comfort of your own home and surprise your loved ones with these delectable packed snacks!

Simply send us a message using BOTTY www.m.me/SubwayPhilippines for your delivery requests. It’s also available for take-out!

 

 

 

 

 

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Mega Global’s Mega Bigay Sustansya Program is in its third year of malasakit and extending out to more Filipino families one meal at a time

The ultimate present that Filipinos can acquire is good health. With many youngsters suffering from malnutrition, it is critical for the community to band together to assist these children and for them to have a better future ahead. Mega Global Corporation, in collaboration with the Mega Tiu Lim Foundation, will hold the Mega Bigay Sustansya program for the third year in a row, in recognition of its contribution to the nation’s development. Malasakit is the company’s core value, and it’s reflected in the company’s health and nutrition program. Mega Bigay Sustansya intends to reaffirm the significance of nutrition to every Filipino family worldwide and provide assistance to those in need as part of its commitment to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. I’m so grateful that I was invited to attend their virtual meeting, where I acquired so much knowledge about this Mega Sustansya Program. Indeed it is such a great helping hand to fight malnutrition in our country. Hand in hand we will end this and will see a bright future especially to the young ones.

As it expands the program, Mega Global will be working in partnership with th Reach Out Feed Philippines, who will spearhead the preparation of the meals daily, deliver these house to house to each beneficiary and provide a nutritional assessment of all recipes used in the program, and will also analyze and evaluate the results of the program.

The program aims to support 870 children from various barangays across six  provinces through a 60-day nutrition program. These include Batangas, Navotas, Valenzuela, Samar, Surigao del Sur, and  Zamboanga. Beneficiaries are children aged 4-12 years old, who will receive two nutritious meals daily for 60 days. The daily meals will include at least one sardines meal, made using Mega Global’s vitamin- and nutrient-packed high quality sardines.

At the beginning and end of the program, the weight, height, and mid-arm circumference of the children will be taken to gauge their progress. To encourage parents to support the nutrition program for their children, Mega Global will provide incentives to select participants who fit the program’s criteria – biggest gainer, most improved, etc. 

To further ensure that the progress made is sustained, Mega Global will also be developing leave-behind materials containing affordable nutritious recipes made from ingredients that are easily accessible to the families. This will empower parents and the community with knowledge on how to prepare nutritious meals for the health and well-being of their children and loved ones.

“When we first launched this nutrition program two years ago, we saw how transformative it was for the beneficiaries, who not only saw an improvement in their weight, but also in their health and well-being. Inspired by their transformation, Mega Global decided to expand this program and make it sustainable by also educating the community on the importance of having good food and having good nutrition for the whole family,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Chief Growth and Development Officer.

Mega Global Corporation lives up to its core value of malasakit in everything it does. Every decision made by the company is based on the philosophy of malasakit for all, from products to people to the larger community. This is brought to life once more at Mega Bigay Sustansya, which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and allow them to reach their full potential.

 

 

 

 

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Kain Tayo Pilipinas was established to aid in the fight against hunger and malnutrition in the Philippines.

Kain Tayo, Pilipinas! The private sector, in collaboration with non-government organizations (NGOs) and government partners, launches Kain Tayo Pilipinas, the flagship program of Pilipinas Kontra Gutom, a multi sectoral movement behind Task Force Zero Hunger which aims to eradicate hunger in the country. Present during the program (from left to right) Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Groupe Philippines Ken Lingan, Private Sector Lead of Pilipinas Kontra Gutom Margot Torres, Kain Tayo Pilipinas Lead Kristine Go, Task Force Zero Hunger Chairman Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, and National Program Head of Kusina ng Kalinga of Gawad Kalinga Mark Lawrence Cruz. National Nutrition Council Executive Director, Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang, also gave a speech through a pre-recorded video.

The private sector, in coordination with NGOs and government partners, introduces KAIN TAYO PILIPINAS, an action plan that encourages us all, such as the general public, to help sustain more Filipino children and provide nutrition information to families to help lessen malnutrition, particularly among children aged 5 and under. I also acquired so much information from the zoom meeting I joined in with the persons behind this endeavor which there they tackles about the aim of this campaign and the good thing it will brought especially to the children

Watch the program’s film here (link).

KAIN TAYO PILIPINAS is a main duty of the Pilipinas Kontra Gutom (PKG) movement, which is led by private corporations, the media, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in collaboration with the Department of Education, the Department of Science and Technology-FNRI, and the National Nutrition Council. This is a new milestone in the multi-sectoral movement’s quest to uplift Filipino lives and help achieve Zero Hunger, which was launched during Nutrition Month.

Malnutrition may result in irreparable consequences that will harm them for the long haul. One in every three Filipino children is malnourished, and additional children are at risk as a result of the pandemic’s effects. The goal of the effort is to supplement feeding programs with nutrition education.

Kain Tayo Pilipinas Lead Kristine Go shared the value and relevance of education in addressing the country’s hunger and malnutrition issue.

“The first 1,000 days of life are the most crucial to every child’s growth. We want to have nutritional intervention at the earliest stage because it’s not enough that Filipinos don’t go hungry, we also have to ensure that each individual is getting the right amount of nutrients to set them up for a healthy life,” shared KAIN TAYO PILIPINAS lead Kristine Go of Unilever Philippines.

Partners from NGOs, private companies, digital and media organizations join together for Kain Tayo Pilipinas to help feed and equip Filipino families with nutrition education.
In photo: KAIN TAYO PILIPINAS Media and Digital Partners (L-R) Mabelle del Mundo of ABS-CBN, Carlo Aguas of GCash, Gillian Largoon of GMA, and John Rubio of Facebook Philippines

The initiative is a collaboration of NGOS: ABS-CBN Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Kabisig ng Kalahi, Kusina ng Kalinga, Project Pearls, Rise Against Hunger, World Food Programme Philippines and Philippine Business for Social Progress; private sector companies: Aboitiz, Century Tuna, foodpanda, Grab, Johnson and Johnson, Lazada, McDonald’s, Nestle, PayMaya, SUN Business Network, Unilever, Universal Robina Corporation; media and digital partners: ABS-CBN, Academ-E, Facebook, GCash and GMA and communications and production partners: Publicis Groupe Philippines, Slingshot Manila, Film Pabrika and Greenbulb Communications.

Partners from NGOs, private companies, digital and media organizations join together for Kain Tayo Pilipinas to help feed and equip Filipino families with nutrition education.
                                                              In photo: KAIN TAYO PILIPINAS Workstream 2 Members (L-R)
From Unilever: Kristine Go, Brian Chanyungco, Meyrick Principe, and Jerika Vilan;
Crismer Tiria of Johnson and Johnson, Jie Combalicer of Standard Insurance, Rommel Gonzales of Philippine Business for Social Progress, Ken Lingan of Publicis Groupe Philippines, and Margot Torres of McDonald’s

The three-fold approach of feeding, education and collaboration guides the movement in being able to holistically address the issue of hunger and malnutrition in the country. The feeding programs of the various organizations will be complemented by an education program to ensure that families are equipped to sustainably provide nutritious meals for everyone in the household. An analytics map will be utilized during the rollout to maintain zero overlap in the efforts of all participating partners of the movement. Another aspect is the call for the public’s participation to help reach more Filipino communities nationwide.


CEO of Publicis Groupe Philippines, Mr. Ken Lingan officially launched the Kain Tayo Pilipinas film.

“It is very Filipino to use “Kain Tayo” as a greeting, and it is more often pleasantry rather than a real invitation to eat. We wanted to give a deeper meaning to this phrase, and it is our hope that by coming together and rallying all to help, we will be able to say “Kain Tayo” to millions of our hungry countrymen,” explains Publicis Groupe Philippines CEO, Ken Lingan.

Educating parents for sustained impact

Aside from providing meals, the initiative also covers teaching sessions and distribution of educational materials on breastfeeding, maternal and child supplementation, dietary diversity, low-cost fortified food, and sanitation to arm parents with knowledge they can apply everyday.

These educational efforts are aligned with the ongoing community and national nutrition programs developed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department of Health’s National Nutrition Council (NNC) and Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). Kain Tayo Pilipinas will produce NNC and FNRI-approved materials such as a Mother’s Book for self-care and proper dietary planning in the child’s first 1,000 days as well as educational videos to complement the discussions on-site.

“We are grateful for the unwavering commitment of the private sector to join the zero hunger movement. The Kain Tayo Pilipinas program will go a long way in addressing the hunger and malnutrition problems especially among mothers and children who are 5 years and below,” commends Task Force Zero Hunger (TZFH) chairman, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles.

Call for Public Participation

“Walang magugutom pag lahat tutulong”’ captures the big role that the public plays in ensuring that we meet our goals for Kain Tayo Pilipinas. The group behind this undertaking comes from different leanings and backgrounds and are united by a common purpose: to help alleviate hunger and the nutritional gap among Filipino children. “We encourage the public to join us by helping us spread the word and by providing monetary support,” explained Go.

Any individual can donate as low as P25 to help bring meals and educate more Filipinos.

National Nutrition Council Executive Director, Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang further stressed how learning plays a vital role in uplifting millions of Filipinos from hunger

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who chairs Task Force Zero Hunger, National Nutrition Council Executive Director Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang, Pilipinas Kontra Gutom Private Sector Lead Margot Torres, Kain Tayo Pilipinas Lead Kristine Go, and Gawad Kalinga Mark Lawrence Cruz were present at the launch. Other guests included representatives from Aboitiz, ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation, Century Tuna, Facebook, foodpanda, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Grab, Johnson and Johnson, Kabisig ng Kalahi, Kusina ng Kalinga, Lazada, McDonald’s, Nestle, PayMaya, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Project Pearls, Rise Against Hunger, SUN Business Network, Unilever, Universal Robina Corporation (URC), World Food Programme Philippines.

Donate at  http://kaintayopilipinas.com/. now.

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