Food

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.

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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!

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.

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.

Contact  at  [email protected] if you are a corporation or organization interested in helping to end hunger and malnutrition in the Philippines.

As a chocoholic I’m very fond of tasting and experiencing different chocolates to satisfy my cravings and at the same time exploring different kinds that I wasn’t able to taste before.  Along with these I really wanted to know more about chocolates and how they are made. That’s why I’m so grateful Godel invited me along with other bloggers to experience a one-of-a-kind moment in a chocolate factory. It was really a dream come true to know how my favorite chocolate was being made. We acquired a lot of information about the process of cacao until it became a chocolate. I’m delighted with my tour and experiences at Godel. They let us explore different things at their place and let us gain knowledge about their production from the smallest details up to the production itself. I gained knowledge that it’s really not easy because there are a lot of processes for a sweet chocolate to be served and made. It will go through a lot of procedures and machines from a cacao to a sweet treat.

In all honesty I was ecstatic to have my tour at Godel, which is not only a chocolate factory but also a baking supply store. Every woman enjoys adding those tools and baking necessities to her kitchen because many of us enjoy experimenting with new recipes and cooking for our loved ones. They showcase to us how durable their products are and how good the quality they offer. Godel also conducted a presentation where it tackles the harvesting process, the source of their cacao, the cacao fruit opening and the processes of their chocolates. After that we toured around every corner of their place and saw how they worked with their machines. We also personally experienced different things while we roamed around. It was a great experience since they also showed us how they mix and match the ingredients, how they packed their products and even the simplest details along the way with their business. Lastly, we tasted their exquisitely delicious chocolates and all I can say is that it is really good. I totally experienced a whole new kind of sweet and at the same time learned so much from Godel with everything they have shown and offered to us.

Thus, I’m so delighted with the tour I had at Godel and thankful for the chance to explore and experience a whole new thing. Indeed, I acquired so much fun and knowledge knowing the different processes from my favorite sweet ecstasy. Godel also served Hot Chocolate bomb, Stir-in Hot Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Almonds, Chocolate with whole Almonds, Milk Chocolate with Cashews, Salted Caramel Chocolate, Chocolate with Nibs and Bonbons with fillings. It is a perfect gift for all occasions, you may also visit their facebook page: godelchocolate, instagram acc: godel_chocolate and youtube acc: Godel Chocolate to know more and satisfy your sweet cravings and to support this proudly local brand.

Tokens from Godel Chocolate

ABOUT GODEL CHOCOLATE

Cacao Origin: PHILIPPINES

All Godel products are made from locally-sourced, fermented cacao beans. Our chocolates are made using the latest technology, resulting in consistent quality, tine texture and smooth mouthfeel. They are simple in formulation but packed with the flavors that make chocolate delightful and enjoyable.

HOW TO ENJOY

TABLEA

Traditional Tsokolate: Boil 250ml water or choice of milk. Add 3 pieces tablea and stir until they melt completely.

Instant Tsokolate: Place 3 pieces tablea in a cup and add hot water or hot milk. Stir until tablea melts.

For 100% cocoa liquor, add sugar and/or milk, if desired

CACAO NIBS

1. eat as a snack

2. pair with a slightly sweeter food item

• sprinkle on top of oats, cereals, yoghurt or ice cream.

• add to baked goods such as cookies

CACAO TEA

Loose Leaf: Place 3 tbsp cacao tea into pot. Add 500ml hot water. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Strain tea solids before serving. Straining is not necessary if tea infuser or coffee press used.

Tea Bags: For every 180ml hot water, steep 1 tea bag for 3-5 minutes before enjoying. Add sugar or a splash of milk, if desired.

To provide more outdoor dining options for Filipinos to safety eat in the restaurant giant McDonald’s Philippines opened its Bike & Dine facilities in its CM Recto and Clark Gate stores in Pampanga. Soon they will do it also in other cities. Since the virus can spread efficiently from person to person, McDonald’s has been investing in elevating the customer experience, by making dining more accessible, convenient, and inclusive for Filipinos; examples of which include Drive-Thru, McDelivery and outdoor dining. Having a strong foothold on these segments allowed the company to continuously serve its customers safely despite evolving quarantine restrictions set by LGUs.

In a ceremonial opening of McDonald’s CM Recto’s Bike & Dine area, which was attended by McDonald’s Philippines managing director Margot Torres, Pampanga governor Dennis Pineda, and Bases Conversion and Development Authority president and CEO secretary Vince Dizon, the managing director shared how this new facility is one way of championing customer inclusivity.

“We recognize the thousands of Kampampangans, especially frontline workers, who have turned to biking as their means of transportation during this unprecedented time. We saw this as an opportunity to provide them a way to enjoy their favorite McDonald’s meals conveniently, while ensuring that their bikes are safe and secure,” said Torres.

Known as a bike-friendly zone, Clark plans to build more bike-related facilities moving forward and through the McDonald’s Bike & Dine, this aims to provide cyclists a dining space after they ‘Ride Thru.’ McDonald’s Ride Thru aims to encourage all types of vehicles, not just 4-wheeled ones, to order food via the drive thru lane without leaving their vehicle.

Apart from that, cyclists can conveniently mount their bike securely in racks that are attached to a ledge which doubles as a table. Through this, bike-riding customers can enjoy their meals without worrying about the safety of their bicycles. To date, there are two other Bike & Dine facilities in the country, McDonald’s Vermosa (Cavite) and McDonald’s McKinley West (Taguig), with more slated to open this year.

Under the QSR giant’s M Safe program, stringent health and safety protocols are also set in place to assure that diners can enjoy their food while ensuring a high standard of safety.

Customers who will visit the stores will also be subjected to contact-tracing and temperature checks, and are required to wear a face mask and shield. Social distancing will be followed at all times from queueing for their orders and while dining in. Meanwhile, cashless payment options are also available in stores to minimize physical contact.

“We are excited to scale Bike & Dine to more stores in other cities too. We look forward to introducing this innovation to more bike-riding communities, where more customers can enjoy their favorite McDonald’s meals safely and more conveniently,” concluded Torres.

Visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph to stay updated on the daily operations of stores, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph and for more announcements follow McDonald’s Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/McDo.ph.

Remember the movie which was released 25 years ago, Space Jam Tunes Squad is making a comeback this year, the new design collectibles are in honor of the much-awaited sequel to the beloved classic Space Jam: A New Legacy is the standalone sequel that features another exciting adventure with our Looney Squad.. Also this time with McDonald’s Philippines! Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, and the rest of the crew are all returning as McDonald’s launches the new Space Jam Happy Meal! The new collection of toys is made even more exciting as King Lebron James joins in the toy character lineup.

As McDonald’s aims to bring families closer together, it teamed up with the iconic squad and has created an exciting lineup of must-have toys which would bring nostalgia to parents and young adults, and play time fun for kids. The Space Jam Happy Meal consists of 12 Tune Squad characters which include: Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Road Runner, Yosemite Sam, Wile E. Coyote, Taz, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, and of course, Lebron James.

Starting July 9 collect all 12 toys and order via McDelivery, McDo Drive-Thru, Take-Out, or Dine-In and have a family bonding time that is loonier than ever. To score as many points as you can with every Happy Meal! Start practice your shooting skills with LeBron and the Space Jam Tune Squad.

McDonald’s Philippines President & CEO Kenneth S. Yang, and McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director and Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat communications advocacy co-lead Margot B. Torres join government representatives and other industry leaders in a symbolic vaccination ceremony that marked the start of the inoculation of economic frontliners.

McDonald’s Philippines continues to encourage the private sector to support the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s vaccination program in order to achieve population protection as the country continues its strategies to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic for a safe reopening of the economy.

Grounded by the QSR giant’s commitment to the safety of its people and customers, McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth S. Yang has been advocating the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for the vaccination of economic frontliners under the A4 category, which includes McDonald’s crew members and store managers.

Close to 4,000 McDonald’s store employees have been vaccinated to date, and the numbers continue to climb as McDonald’s continues to support and enable its people to get vaccinated. Aside from providing credible medical information, the company has been working double time with coordinating with the different LGUs to register its people for their vaccination program. The QSR giant also purchased close to 100,000 vaccine doses to be administered to its people for free.

“The health and safety of our people is our top priority. Guided by our principle of M Safe, we always ensure that they are safe, so our customers can also be safe. As we work for the safe reopening of the economy, we will continue to boost our efforts to educate our people on the importance of vaccines, in parallel with our efforts to support the government in its vaccination campaign,” said Yang during the A4 ceremonial vaccination kick-off at SM Mall of Asia.

McDonald’s Philippines continues to support its employees with free RT-PCR testing, the distribution of care kits, and strict implementation of protocols to ensure a safe working environment for the employees, and a safe McDonald’s experience for customers.

A McDonald’s crew member gets inoculated at the A4 ceremonial vaccination event held last June 7.

McDonald’s also currently supports the Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat, a vaccine education campaign in an effort to boost the confidence of Filipinos on getting vaccinated. “With all of us working together to vaccinate our economic frontliners at the soonest time possible, we look forward to recovery and a better quality of life for everyone sooner,” Yang concluded.

McDonald’s gives “Bakuna Benefits” to vaccinated customers in an attempt to motivate more Filipinos to get vaccinated. Customers who have received their first dose of vaccine and produce their original vaccination card, together with a valid ID, will receive a 10% discount on solo products and meals when buying until August 31, 2021. Customers must choose one offer to apply to their transaction when redeeming this short promo; it cannot be combined with other savings. This offer is valid for dine-in and take-out orders at all locations countrywide.

Certified safe. McDonald’s McKinley West and McDonald’s Robinson’s Magnolia receives the Safety Seal certification from Taguig and Quezon City governments, respectively, to signify its full compliance with health and safety protocols set by the Inter-Agency Task Force against COVID-19. In photo from left: McDonald’s PH Operations Consultant Grethel Somera, Operations Manager Mhil Tungala, Managing Director Margot Torres, Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano, Restaurant Manager Tony Ibalan, and Taguig Councilor Jorge Bocobo.

McDonald’s stores are receiving their Safety Seal certifications from their corresponding local government units such as Quezon City and Taguig as a proof of the store’s complying with public health and safety protocols in the fight against COVID-19, allowing diners to experience their favourite food worry-free.

Mayors and LGU officials delivered the seal to McDonald’s Philippines, represented by Managing Director Margot Torres, during ceremonial installations at the QSR giant’s branches. The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary program that certifies that a business complies with the government’s basic public health criteria and employs or integrates their contact tracking with StaySafe.ph. As of June 29, the certification had been received by 82 McDonald’s locations.

In photo from left: McDonald’s PH Managing Director Margot Torres, Cabinet Secretary Karlos Nograles, McDonald’s Owner Operator Norkie Go, QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, and McDonald’s PH President & CEO Kenneth Yang.

The rest of McDonald’s branches nationwide are in the process of applying for their seal. McDonald’s, with its M Safe program, continues to re-assure its customers of their safety. It starts with ensuring that McDonald’s employees are safe so that their customers can enjoy dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, or McDelivery services safely.

“The Safety Seal is another way to show our commitment to safety, which has always been a part of our operating culture. We will continue to follow protocols across all branches to ensure the best and safest dining experience for our customers and a safe working environment for our crew and managers. We are glad that our M Safe program is aligned with the government’s institutionalized guidelines for public health and safety. We are always ready and willing to work together to create a better normal for everyone,” declares McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director Margot Torres.

Local government units award the government’s Safety Seal to businesses that follow the Inter-Agency Task Force against COVID-19’s (IATF) criteria for enforcing minimal public health requirements in public places. Customers’ screening areas, contact tracing methods, and the provision of handwashing and sanitizing stations are among the measures included in these criteria.

The certification has already been given to 110 McDonald’s locations across the country. Visit https://mcdonalds.com.ph/press-center/when-were-safe-you-are-too/ to see the full list. Customers may anticipate more branches receiving their own Safety Seal in the near future.

The Bogels N.Y., your newest favorite spectacular bogus bagels, Jimini Foods Group (JFG), a leader and innovator in the frozen-fresh foods market, delivers an exciting new product for Pinoy foodies.

Bogels N.Y. takes pride in using the freshest ingredients and unique baking technique that results in an incredibly satisfying bites. Delight in the wonderful crunch of a perfectly baked crust with a soft, chewy inside. Bogels N.Y. offers the perfect balance of health and great taste, all in one delightful bagel!

Bogels N.Y. bagels are best enjoyed with a generous dollop of cream cheese or butter, or as a sandwich stuffed with all your favorite greens and deli cold cuts. Bogels N.Y. can even be enjoyed on its own; it’s that delicious!

Bogels N.Y. bagels come in two classic flavors: Whole Wheat Delight and B&W Sesame Sprinkle. The Whole Wheat Delight offers a more satiating and dense bite, while the B&W Sesame Sprinkle gives you that extra crunch and texture. Elevate your breakfast sandwiches and snacks or make it an everyday meal on its own with Bogels N.Y. This is nothing you’ve ever tasted before!

Bite into amazing today!

Bogels N.Y. bagels are available online on GustaFood.ph! and Naber.ph In individual packs (P42) and per dozen (P504 each pack)