Primetime Superstar Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is now the newest Mega Sardines ambassador, representing a brand well-loved by the Filipino community and is a household staple food for most.
Prime Superstar Judy Ann ‘Juday’ Santos-Agoncillo (JSA) has been appointed as the newest Mega Sardines ambassador, giving her followers and admirers a new reason to rejoice. With her excellent enthusiasm and attributes, the award-winning actress, restaurateur, and super mom now promotes the country’s number one sardine brand and remains one of the most well-loved Filipino celebrities.
This is a very joyful occasion, as Juday, who is regarded as one of the country’s household names, joins forces with Mega Sardines, a Filipino household staple adored by Filipinos all across the country. Juday, after all, embodies Mega Sardines’ fervor and malasakit. I acquired a lot from the newest ambassador as I joined their virtual meeting. She is very kind and entertaining. I enjoyed the event, especially because they prepared exciting games that make it more lively and astounding.
In celebration of this new milestone, JSA, in collaboration with Mega Sardines, hosted a virtual fan meeting with the media and her loyal fans on October 21. Aside from the opportunity to interact, hangout, and get updates from their idol, the fans also enjoyed an event packed with games, activities and raffle prizes exclusive for them.
The attendees were also given new information about Mega Sardines’ Sarap, Sustansya at Saya campaign, which emphasised the nutritional benefits that a can of Mega Sardines can provide to Filipino families, as well as the delicacy that it can provide to ensure that everyone in the family likes it.
Who loves extra-treats? The spooky season is here again, and McDonald’s is here to celebrate Halloween, all month long! Starting October 8 until October 28, get a FREE surprise treat with every purchase of a McDonald’s Happy Meal via Dine-in, Drive-Thru, Take-out, or Delivery. Every Happy Meal can elicit nervous giggles or fits of laughter!
If the little ones have a knack for thrilling mysteries, the Mystery Monster Boxes will surely pique their curiosity. Experience the excitement of the Mystery Monster Box in person when you stop in for a spell and drop by on your brooms via Dine-in and Ride-Thru!
The Halloween surprises won’t end there — a spooktacular Halloween is incomplete without trick-or-treating. McDonald’s is here to help kids get into the Halloween spirit while staying safe through the Monsters and Mysteries Ride-Thru! Let the kids have a fang-tastic celebration by giving them a chance to go trick-or-treating safely.
Drive-Thru at McDonald’s from October 29-31 to get an exciting Halloween item from the Mystery Monster Box for a minimum purchase of Php 250. To remember the ghoul old times, feel free to capture and immortalize the special family moment by taking a picture with the Monsters and Mysteries Photo Frame.
McDonald’s Monsters & Mysteries Drive-Thru dress-up for select stores
Want to feel the Halloween hype even more? Enjoy the Halloween decorations in select branches that will be “dressing-up” their Drive-Thru lanes!
No tricks—only treats await this Halloween season at McDonald’s! Delve into the unknown and claim surprise treats to fully experience the spooktacular Halloween spirit.
Just visit McDonald’s Philippines Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages for more information and updates on this offering.
Get to enjoy a free Apple Pie if you are vaccinated when you eat to any McDonald’s restaurant as part of the Smart Bakuna Benefit program.
‘Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat’ part of the private sector-led campaign that aims to restart the Philippine economy by promoting and educating about the COVID-19 vaccine, McDonald’s invites fully vaccinated customers to experience the happiness of dining-in and sharing meals with loved ones. For every minimum purchase worth Php 150, fully vaccinated customers can enjoy a FREE Apple Pie, valid until November 30, 2021. The iconic McDonald’s snack is the perfect sweet treat to go with your McDonald’s favorites— whether you’re in the mood for the Crispy Chicken Fillet or the tender and juicy Chicken McDo paired with rice or McSpaghetti.
Aside from the sweet treat from McDonald’s, customers can continue to expect a safe dine-in experience all throughout. As McDonald’s believes that keeping its customers safe starts with protecting their own, the company’s M Safe protocols remain in place, with its crew, managers, and customers all required to follow the set of stringent health and safety guidelines.
“The future may be uncertain because of the ever-evolving pandemic, but one thing is for sure: we at McDonald’s will continue to do our part in working towards a safer normal. Vaccination has an integral role in the country’s comeback, so by taking part in the Smart Bakuna Benefits program, we hope to encourage more Filipinos to get vaccinated— not only for their own safety, but for the country’s as well,” said Kenneth S. Yang, McDonald’s Philippines President & CEO.
At McDonalds’s they ensure safety in all ways to their customers and crew. They remain committed to continue implementing the safety measures at all times. Just recently released M Safe video, former store employees of the company talked about how being safe at McDonald’s makes them feel good.
Henric, a former crew at McDo Robinsons Novaliches shared how working at McDonald’s has taught him the value of safety early on. Years after and his own business later, he recalls and proudly attests as to how committed the company is on safety.
Meanwhile, former crew members Arden and Khaycie also highlighted how safety was their first lesson as new employees, wherein stringent global safety protocols were taught. Today, with health and safety being of utmost concern for everyone, they are not worried whenever they visit or enjoy McDonald’s from the comfort of their homes, knowing they are safe.
“Safety has always been at the core of our operating culture and will always be. Our M Safe program is a testament to this – whether it is the safety of our food, the safety of our crew and managers who serve our customers, to the safety and cleanliness of all our restaurants and channels. Safety has been integral to us since day one, and who can better talk about this than our former crew members who have turned into loyal customers”, says Kenneth S. Yang, President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s Philippines.
Safety in every way
Customers are assured of safety in all ways. Apart from its Safety Seal-certified stores nationwide, the QSR giant has prioritized initiatives in boosting the vaccine rollout among its people and customers.
To date, 98% of its NCR store employees have already been vaccinated with the first dose and is set to hit 100% this month. Meanwhile, in a bid to encourage vaccination, McDonald’s rolled out Bakuna Benefits wherein customers who have at least had their first dose of vaccine enjoy a 10% discount for select orders.
McDonald’s also continues to innovate and provide customers with other safe choices where they can enjoy their food. Responding to consumer preferences, McDonald’s introduced Bike & Dine, Ride Thru, and Outdoor Dining so any customer can enjoy their favorites conveniently and safely.
Whether dine-in, delivery, or ride thru, customers are assured that their food is safely prepared through its stringent global food quality standards and strict safe and healthy protocols.
“As we all continue to navigate through these challenging times, the public can count on us in making sure their McDonald’s experience is always safe. We encourage customers to share feedback too via [email protected],” Yang concluded.
Have you lost love with your lover or special someone because of the pandemic? The quarantine has had a significant impact on our life and interactions with those around us, whether married or not. When things become too crazy, the best thing to do is listen in on DJ Chacha and Sam YG’s podcast, “Lecheng Pag-Ibig ‘To!” and learn from each other’s experiences during COVID-19.
Sam YG or Samir Gogna, known professionally as Samir Young Guy. Is an Indian Filipino radio and television personality. He is the one of the three Boys Night Out hosts on Magic 89.9 along with Tony Toni and Slick Rick. And he was also a co-host for Eat Bulaga!.
DJ Chacha or Czarina Marie “Chacha” Balba-Guevara, wife of Michael Guevara, is Filipina radio disc jockey, actress and broadcast journalist. On radio, she presents the news as a segment anchor for the segment, Showbiz Balita, on Radyo Patrol Balita Alas-Siyete and Gising Pilipinas, and co-anchors her radio programs, Radyo5 Network News and Ted Failon at DJ Chacha sa Radyo5.
Together, they host the podcast “Lecheng Pag-Ibig ‘To!” to bring you some up-to-date news on COVID-19 situation in our community. In addition, they also provide suggestions on how to remedy lost love, repair broken relationships, and most importantly, how to get through a bad breakup and experiences by spicing things up!
Subway® chose DJ Chacha and DJ Sam YG because they can definitely connect with their audience to spice things up!. In their recent podcast episode, they talked about a letter sender confessing how she has fallen out of love with her husband when they are just two years into their marriage. There’s going to be a lot of interesting and useful advice for couples out there, married or not!
Don’t forget to tune in and subscribe to “Lecheng Pag-Ibig ‘To!” podcast on Spotify with DJ Chacha and Sam YG today!
Subway® NEW Spicy Buffalo Chicken
Problems may continue to rise during the pandemic but don’t forget to take a well-deserved break by enjoying a good meal from Subway! Continue moving forward in life and don’t stay in one situation for too long.
If you need something to spice up and invigorate your week especially when working at home. Have a taste of our NEW Spicy Buffalo Chicken!
The Subway® Spicy Buffalo Chicken a la 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.
Spicy Buffalo Chicken ala carte rates for delivery orders start at Php 152.50 for a 6-inch, Php 292.80 for a footlong, and Php 164.70 for a 10-inch wrap. Regular meals start at Php 256.20 for a 6-inch sub, Php 396.50 for a footlong, and Php 268.40 for a 10-inch wrap, including a 22oz drink and two cookies.
Now is the time to order our Spicy Buffalo Chicken sub! 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.
New exciting and fascinating offers coming from our favorite Yellow Cab, be ready for this amazing delectables that will be coming right up for this most awaited holiday season. Yellow Cab makes sure to serve us with tasty and crave-worthy foods. Here they serve a new scrumptious flavor of potatoes. This October Yellow Cab is excited to present with us the Sloppy Wedges. They’re also introducing a new side to complement their bestselling pizza, pasta, and wings- the Sloppy Wedges.
The well-loved staple Sloppy Wedges:
Crispy on the outside, yet fluffy and tender on the inside
It comes with choices of sauce- Spicy Cheese, Garlic Ranch or Smoky BBQ and Ultimate.
They also have Sloppy Wedges that have all three sauces in one.
We’re also excited as Yellow Cab shares their bestselling pasta flavors as it also comes in a bigger sharing size that suits for the great celebration that will take place this holiday season.
Charlie Chan– a uniquely Yellow Cab pasta with Chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms and roasted peanuts in a sweet, tangy and spicy oriental sauce.
Chicken alfredo– a familiar creamy pasta with chicken strips, olives, and basil chiffonade.
Spaghetti & Meatballs– A Yellow cab takes on a classic- Traditional spaghetti with giant meatballs baked and shimmered in a chunky red wine tomato sauce.
Me and Charlie Chan pasta tray
Sloppy Wedges
I’m astonished with the new flavors that are coming. As I tasted Charlie Chan, as always it gives me the ideal taste of a great pasta. It’s so yummy and you will taste that sweet, tangy and spicy oriental sauce. And the Sloppy Wedges became my favorite as it tastes so good and you will enjoy every bite on it. The tenderness and crispness is there and it’s surely a must to experience for everyone. It’s just so perfect for all occasions since it serves in a bigger sharing size and it never fails to amaze us with its deliciousness. I’m not really a fan of spicy foods but these are an exception: a well blend of spiciness that everyone will love.
It will be available in all Yellow Cab stores nationwide for delivery, take out, Curbside pick-up, and drive thru. The Wings Party Box will also be available nationwide from October 4, 2021 to January 9, 2022, for delivery, take out, pick up and drive thru with prices starting at P1,000. The Sloppy Wedges will be available in 4 flavors, Spicy Cheese, Garlic Ranch or Smoky BBQ and Ultimate starting at just 129.
New ads and digital content mark the first global campaign for the brand since 2017
Royal™, one of Coca-Cola Philippines’s biggest brands and the country’s leading fruit-flavored sparkling drink, has announced the launch of a new advertising campaign inviting consumers to combat the ‘gray’ in everyday life by being playful and colorful. This is the first global campaign for Fanta, the international brand name for Royal™, since 2017. ‘Colorful People’ is given a local flavor to celebrate those exceptional people who are young at heart and do not let the gray or low parts of their life win.
According to Cesar Gangoso, Coca-Cola Philippines Marketing Director, “Royal™ is a colorful, playful and delicious drink that Filipinos love. This new campaign encourages consumers to fight the gray in their lives by being authentic and playful and ultimately, to enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of their age.”
People tend to be overridden by adulthood’s conformity and seriousness as they grow older. RoyalTM seeks to relieve the monotony by urging Filipinos to be ‘colorful’ by infusing joy and humor into their daily lives and offering them a place to let their inner kid out. For decades, RoyalTM has been a favourite drink among teenagers. The beverage company, on the other hand, understands that being playful and childlike never ends at any age. As a result, no matter how the times change, what RoyalTM stands for will remain the same: having fun is something that everybody, regardless of age, can accomplish. Generation Kulit – a playful generation defined by attitude rather than age – is the name given to these “colorful fun-loving people” in the Philippines.
This playful generation is encouraged to share their kulit moments through the hashtag #GenerationKulit on social media and join Royal™ Philippines’ celebrity guests in showing how they fight back the monotony and seriousness of their days through playful fun.
‘Colorful’ recognizes and celebrates a Generation Kulit of Filipinos to keep the good vibes coming. These are your street performers or karaoke singers who work hard to make strangers smile and are not afraid of looking foolish. As a start, Royal™ is partnering with fun and young-at-heart Filipinos like Kim Chiu, Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga to talk about how they fight back everyday grays with playful fun, do wacky challenges, and give away prizes and surprises to their fans. A series of livestreams will be scheduled starting October 1, Friday on the Royal™ Philippines Facebook. Kim and Luis will be joined by TikTok sensations Teacher Dan and Berto Berioso, actress and vlogger Alex Gonzaga with her mom, Mommy Pinty, for an afternoon filled with lots of laughter and kulitan.
Meet Royal™ Philippines’ Generation Kulit — a generation of Filipinos defined by their playful and fun attitude and not by age, who brings good vibes to everyone’s daily lives.
In addition, people from different walks of life will be featured in a short film – hoping to inspire others to be part of Generation Kulit. As more people become part of this new generation: “Generation Kulit,” Royal™ will be sharing their fun-filled videos and colorful personalities each week.
To make it even more exciting, Royal™ is also inviting everyone to join their Play On! Promo where consumers can win awesome prizes. To join, consumers need to buy a specially marked Royal™ bottle, look for the 8-digit alphanumeric code underneath the bottle cap or label, and enter the code via the Royal™ Philippines Facebook Messenger any time from August 14 to November 6, 2021.
Royal™ Philippines is sharing the fun through their ongoing Play On! Promo where consumers can win awesome prizes such as a Nintendo Switch, Samsung Galaxy A52 mobile phone, Oishi snacks, mobile load, and up to Php 100,000 weekly. Promo mechanics can be accessed via the Royal™ Philippines Facebook page.
A new television ad named “Colorful” is part of the campaign, as are over 50 pieces of digital content and out-of-home assets. The campaign, which was conceived by SANTO Buenos Aires and modified by Craft Philippines, will launch in 2021 in various countries across the world. Using the hashtag #GenerationKulit on social media, see how Generation Kulit is making daily experiences more entertaining. Visit facebook.com/RoyalPhilippines for more information.
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ABOUT COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES
Coca-Cola has been refreshing Filipinos and making a difference in the Philippines for 109 years. The Philippines was Coca-Cola’s first market in Asia to begin local bottling operations. Today, the Coca-Cola system in the Philippines has evolved into a total beverage company, offering a diverse portfolio of brands in its beverage portfolio and employing over 15,000 Filipinos in over 19 manufacturing facilities and more than 60 distribution centers nationwide. As part of its long-standing commitment to the country, Coca-Cola continues to go beyond good as a business by continuously supporting safe water access programs in over 250 communities, empowering around 250,000 women entrepreneurs through training and peer mentoring, and accelerating packaging collection and recycling under its global World Without Waste initiative.
AGENCY CREDITS
Lead creative agency: SANTOS Buenos Aires
Creative agency (PH): Craft Philippines, Visual Latina
Giant restaurant, McDonald’s Philippines who always serve their customers and their people first has vaccinated 98% of its restaurant managers and crew in NCR with their first dose. Which is more than 14,000 store employees in the region, the company has fully vaccinated 68% and on its way to hit its goal of 100% by October. This is what the McDonald is constantly working with regard to a safe environment for their people and for customers to enjoy their McDo foods.
“Our top priority is to provide our people and customers a safe environment to work at and enjoy their McDo favorites. With the continuous spread of the more dangerous COVID-19 variant [Delta], we are committed to get all eligible employees nationwide fully vaccinated. We need to ensure they are better protected against the more severe effects of COVID-19, keeping their families and customers safe as well,” said McDonald’s Philippines President & CEO Kenneth S. Yang.
Under its M Safe program, McDonald’s purchased vaccines for all its employees together with other private companies under tripartite agreements. The vaccines are to be given to the employees for free. With the rampant threat of the Delta variant, the company had also encouraged their employees to get vaccinated as early as June in their respective LGUs to receive the much-needed protection against the virus. All McDonald’s employees fall under the A4 category.
With the recent government announcement on the Pilot Alert Level System in NCR, McDonald’s restaurants with fully vaccinated managers and crew members welcomed back customers for dine-in last September 16. In accordance with the IATF guidelines, fully vaccinated customers can opt to dine indoor within the 10% store capacity, while outdoor dining will be open to all customers with a store capacity limit of 30%.
The QSR giant assured that they will continue to offer safe, feel-good experiences for customers whether in the store, Drive-Thru or Delivery, through crew and managers who are protected/healthy and working in a safe environment. With the constant acquisition of Safety Seal Certifications and active participation in boosting vaccine confidence through the Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat program, now in over 50% of all restaurants nationwide.
The epidemic demonstrated that not all heroes are clad in capes. Our economic frontliners make life easier and safer for us. Among them are delivery drivers, construction workers, and market vendors. Essential workers prepare for busier days ahead as the most joyous season of the year approaches. They anticipate increased delivery volumes, more traffic at food shops, and increased demand for their services. They require a small push from energy drinks to get them through the day.
Sting is one of the energy drinks known and well-loved among Filipino essential workers.
It is a product of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country.
Sting helps build stamina needed to last a long and tough day. It sharpens the mind and body to endure taxing situations.
“As we enter the last quarter of the year, we hope to power up our economic frontliners through Sting. Their commitment to their jobs, despite the threat of the pandemic, is commendable. PCPPI, for its part, continues to produce beverages that are not only refreshing, but energizing as well,” said PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong.
Sting is a refreshing energy drink that gives one a positive kick. It comes in strawberry flavor in 300ml and 330ml bottles. It is available in supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, and sari-sari stores nationwide.
Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Mug, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina are just a few of the well-known beverage brands that PCPPI manufactures exclusively in the Philippines.
About Pepsi Philippines
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI is a listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: PIP) with Lotte Corporation which is a holding company of Lotte Chilsung Beverage, one of the biggest beverage companies in South Korea as the lead shareholder co-managing with PepsiCo. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network.
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.
There’s a way if there’s a wheel—especially at McDonald’s Ride-Thru! Riders, drivers, and passengers-on-the-go may look forward with McDonald’s All Wheels, All Wins Promo, which will give them a chance to win thrilling and spectacular raffle items beginning September 5. All they need are their wheels and a minimum of PHP 100 in McDonald’s Ride-Thru receipts.
McDonald’s All Wheels, All Wins Promo will be raffling off different types of rides starting off with one brand-new Chevrolet Tracker LT Redline Edition! This new crossover SUV combines practical functionality, modern athletic design, intelligent connectivity features, and refined engine technology that are ideal for future McDo Ride-Thru drives. The Chevrolet Tracker is also powered by a lightweight, new generation 1.0 Turbo engine packed with smart technologies, giving its riders the best excellent performance it can ever provide.
On top of that, one lucky winner will also receive a set of Yokohama Tires while 10 riders will enjoy Php10,000 worth of Yokohama Gift Certificates each! The Geolandar A/T tire delivers greater durability and longer Life. It provides excellent wet grip and off-road traction.
And since McDonald’s welcomes all kinds of wheels in their Ride-Thru, joining the raffle lineup are the following rides ready to be taken out for an adventurous spin:
Three Vespa Primavera Motorcycles
Three Yamaha Mio Sporty Motorcycle
Three Marlin 5 Mountain Bikes
Customers who ride-thru with a minimum purchase of PHP 100 from September 5 to October 29 are eligible to one e-raffle entry, which must be entered through the McDonald’s App. Customers can simply follow these simple instructions:
So, what do you have to lose? From today through October 29, take your 4-wheelers, 2-wheelers, and 3-wheelers out for a ride to increase your chances of winning these fun and rewarding rides and prizes. Make sure you’re a part of it if you want to win!
The raffle will be drawn in the first week of November, so keep an eye out because you might be the lucky winner. Visit McDonald’s Philippines’ Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites for more information. And, because sharing is caring, tell your friends and family about it by posting about it on social media with the hashtags #McDoAllWheelsAllWins and #McDoRideThru!
