Food

Don’t wait till the holiday season to stock up on booze. To purchase your favorite Tanduay goods, go to www.shots.ph. With only a few clicks or touches, you can shop without the trouble. To make your purchasing experience even more convenient, Tanduay’s official e-commerce store offers a variety of product deals that you won’t find anywhere else.

Assorted Bundles

Tanduay’s Asian Rum Gold and Silver are two of its most-awarded products. It has been recognized in numerous international wines and spirits competitions. With the Asian Rum Bundles, you can purchase these products along with add-ons. The bundles are available from PhP1,200 and up.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your rum-loving friends and colleagues, you’ll never go wrong with the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold and Silver in a specially designed packaging by Kenneth Cobonpue. It also comes with a rock glass designed by the renowned Filipino artist.

Other rum bundles that come with assorted freebies such as chips, ginger ale, and rock glasses are also available. There are bundles for whiskey lovers, too.

Not Just Rum

Not only does www.shots.ph carry Tanduay’s most popular and awarded spirits, it also offers premium Tanduay merchandise. Visit the merchandise page (https://shots.ph/collections/merchandise) for apparel, bags, and collectibles that would be the best gifts for the family.

The Theo, Philo & Tanduay Infused Chocolate is also available in the online store. This specially crafted bar combines Theo & Philo’s famous chocolate flavor with the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold’s oak and honey-like taste with hints of almond and vanilla.

Explore the website to learn more about the latest available products.

Pickup and delivery options are available. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., pickups are available. The Shots PH Headquarters in Kapitolyo, Pasig; and the Tanduay Sales offices in Pampanga, Cebu, and Laguna are all available for pickup. Metro Manila, as well as parts of Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Albay, Laguna, Cavite, Cebu, and GenSan, are served (only in areas without a liquor ban).

You can post a message on Shots by Tanduay’s Facebook page or send a Viber message to 09171330786 for further details.

Have you ever experience to receive a text or e-mail offering special discounts and promos? McDonald Philippines would like to share with their customers the media advisory to help them remain vigilant against fraudulent activities such as selling counterfeit products online to these kinds of websites that aim to collect one’s payment details. Currently circulating identifying itself to be the official McDonald’s Philippine delivery website, offering special discounts and promos. Here are links to phishing and fraudulent websites [see: http://ph-mcdelivery.online,  https://www.ph-mcdonalds.online/]. This is not their official delivery website, nor is it recognized or related to McDonald’s.

The company is committed to ensure the safety of our consumers not just when they enjoy their favorite McDonald’s meals, but also as they share credentials when they use its various eCommerce platforms. The public is likewise encouraged to be extra careful and to conduct transactions only on official and verified sites. To confirm official McDonald’s Philippines sites, or to report fraudulent websites, one can email [email protected], and to the proper authorities at [email protected].

Please be reminded that McDonald’s products are only offered and sold in the official platforms and partners as follows: the official McDelivery website [mcdelivery.com.ph], the official McDonald’s PH App, the official McDonald’s Facebook [facebook.com/McDo.ph] page, Grab, foodpanda, Lazada, pickaroo and GLife.

We’re on our way! The long-awaited return of the iconic and crowd-pleasing comfort snack is ultimately here! McDonald’s Twister Fries are making a comeback, and we know you won’t be able to pass up these delectable, very well seasoned, crispy, and golden curly fries!

With the Twister Fries making a comeback to McDonald’s stores on September 15, you’ll be able to get the same great-tasting fries you love and missed. Savor the flavor and let it fill your tummy when you order it on its own or as an add-on to your McDo favorites like the Big Mac or Coke McFloat.

As all good things come to an end, the Twister Fries will be available for a limited time only and will be retreating backstage before you know it. So don’t miss your chance and be sure to make the most out of this glorious comeback! Level up all your McDo meals with this mouthwatering snack, which will be available in Regular and Sharing sizes!

So, what are you waiting for? You’re already familiar with the process! Get your favorite McDonald’s Twister Fries before they’re all gone! It’s now available for takeout, drive-thru, McDelivery, Grab Food, and Foodpanda at McDonald’s!

Follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook for additional information and to stay up to speed on all McDo announcements.

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.

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

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 Barbie^TM, Ballerina Barbie^TM, Racer Car Barbie^TM, and Vet Barbie^TM. 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.

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.

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.