Food

McDonald’s introduces its newest environmentally friendly store

McDonald’s Philippines reaffirms its commitment to employing environmentally responsible and climate-friendly restaurant solutions by opening its newest Green & Good location in Shaw Boulevard Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City, just in time for Environmental Awareness Month. McDonald’s Green & Good restaurants allow the fast-food business to put its green building construction and energy-saving technologies to the test. In April 2021, the first Green & Good store opened on UN Del Pilar Avenue in Manila City.

The Green & Good store on Shaw Boulevard in Wack Wack is the country’s first McDonald’s to use a modular system for prefabricated prefinished building construction. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar construction, each module is manufactured off-site and assembled with other modules on-site. This allows for faster work in a controlled environment while also promoting sustainability by eliminating waste and the impact of building activities on the environment.

The store was also built with repurposed and recycled material such as reclaimed wood, eco- pavers, and eco-bricks. Concrete fiber was used as an alternative material to steel rebars on slabs, pavements, and driveways. Even smaller details such as paint used made with low volatile organic compounds were prioritized with less environmental impact.

The Green & Good store also includes solar lampposts and photo and motion sensors as part of its utility efficiency solutions, as well as eco-friendly air conditioning for less energy consumption. Rainwater is also collected in a harvesting tank to be used for cleaning the store’s exterior.

“We are committed to provide a better and more environmentally sustainable McDonald’s for our customers and the communities we are a part of. We recognize that there is a lot more to be done but through our Green and Good platform, we are a step closer towards finding innovative ways to keep waste out of nature and drive climate action.” said McDonald’s Philippines President & CEO Kenneth S. Yang.

With the growing community of cyclists, the new store includes a Bike & Dine area where cyclists can comfortably enjoy their McDonald’s favorites without having to worry about the safety of their bicycles. The store also has a Bike Repair Station that has the tools cyclists would need to carry out basic bike repair or maintenance.

McDonald’s also partnered with Meralco to provide access to e-charging stations. The Green & Good store in Shaw Wack-Wack is the second store to provide their customers with Meralco E-Sakay’s e-Charging stations for e-bikes and e-scooters. Customers can simply plug-in their e-bike and e-scooter for a minimal fee of PhP1 for one-minute worth of charging.

Customers can also utilize recyclable packaging for dine-in, such as reusable rice bowls, cutlery, cups, and wooden stirrers, to enjoy their meals.

Solid waste segregation will be enforced more strictly in the dine-in, kitchen, and prep areas. McDonald’s Philippines wants to reduce trash at sanitary landfills by converting paper waste to fuel, food waste to fertilizers, plastic waste to repurposed goods, and vegetable oil to biodiesel.

Customers can now dine-in, take-out, ride-thru, or order McDelivery at McDonald’s Shaw Boulevard Wack Wack, which is now open 24 hours a day. McDonald’s safeguards the safety of its employees through its M Safe program, with nearly all of its crew and supervisors in the NCR now fully immunized. Along with the continuous acquisition of Safety Seal Certifications, which are now in more than 60% of all restaurants nationwide, the QSR behemoth assured that customers will continue to have safe, enjoyable experiences whether dining in, riding through, or receiving delivery, thanks to crew and managers who are protected/healthy and working in a safe environment.

Be updated on when the next Green & Good store will open by following McDonald’s PH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

November 15, 2021 by
Lifestyle

Pick.A.Roo teams up with Mayani to bring you even more organic fresh finds

The Megaworld-backed lifestyle delivery app Pick.A.Roo has formed a formidable partnership with leading agriculture technology platform Mayani in their shared attempt to provide on-demand more organic produce at fresher quality to the health-conscious market, riding the wave of the Philippines’ ultra-fast-growing Internet economy.

“We partnered up with Mayani because our goal and initiatives are aligned when it comes to promoting local farmers and offering local organic produce. Our mission is to support local businesses and help expand their e-channels thru our app,” says Crystabelle Anne Gonzalez, the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Pick.A.Roo, which was just launched last August 2020 in the middle of the lockdown.

Gonzalez went on to say that they want their clients to experience a new way of eating healthy by offering a variety of organic options and a healthy category that they can shop from the comfort of their own homes.

Mayani, who has developed a grassroots network of over 72,300 smallholder farmers from Batanes to Batangas, is a leader in the farm-to-table space with a wide multi-category agri-assortment, including its core organic produce segment. Backed by Silicon Valley venture firm AgFunder and Asian family conglomerates, it has also secured key partnerships with the likes of the Department of Trade & Industry to bridge rural farmers to the urban market – a feat that includes its last-mile channel collaboration with Pick.A.Roo.

“We are very bullish in our outlook for on-demand fresh finds, especially organic ones. This strategic alliance ups our game even more as we take on that growing need of the market for locally-grown food amidst a fast-lifestyle,” says Josef Amarra, Mayani’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, who also take point for on-demand services.

The team-up combines these forerunners’ strengths not just of operational capability from harvest to delivery, but also of their extensive marketing channels for special promos bringing delight to the moms, health buffs, home kitchen leaders. A 20% offer is up until November 19 with next-day organic finds delivery available from Mayani via the Pick.A.Roo app.

Pick.A.Roo claims that their November collection includes over 1,300 of the best and most popular food, retail, and grocery brands, with over 200,000 SKUs to choose from. They now offer the most extensive delivery service, with 21 cities in the NCR, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, and other areas covered.

 

 

November 15, 2021 by
Food

McDonald’s adds a splash of color to the Christmas season with their new limited edition Coca-Cola Cups

With the comeback of its Coca-Cola collectibles – aluminum cups in six festive colors – McDonald’s Philippines provides color and brings joy to the holidays!

The Coca-Cola Aluminum Cup Collection is the first aluminum line of non-breakable, sleek, and on-trend cups in the Philippines. It’s the perfect addition to decorate one’s holiday feast as it comes in 6 metallic-like colors – Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, and Pink! There’s no better way to enjoy a cold and refreshing glass of Coca-Cola this Christmas than in these stylish cups available at McDonald’s stores for a limited time only!

You can own one of the 6 designs by simply adding Php 49 to any of the participating McDonald’s meals – which is most of your favorite meals with Coca-Cola! Available in McDonald’s starting today, customers can start collecting their cups to complete the collection just in time for the holiday festivities! A Media Noche or Noche Buena table setup is sure to look much more abundant and vibrant with the bright hues of the Coca-Cola Aluminum Cups.

Get your hands on the first-ever Coca-Cola Aluminum Cup Collection to lighten the festive season! These collectibles will be offered in McDonald’s stores nationwide via Dine In, Take Out, Drive-Thru, and McDelivery, making them easily accessible.

 

 

 

November 15, 2021 by
Food

Mega Prime and Prime Mom Club make Paskong Easy Sarap possible for mothers with its holiday session

There’s no better moment than Christmas to go all out in festivity. Our Prime Moms are always planning on making what is the most cherished holiday of the year the most memorable celebration ever, with family members getting together to celebrate what is the most loved holiday of the year.

The way we celebrate Christmas in the Philippines is well-known throughout the globe, and some may even argue that Paskong Pinoy is the best. As a result, we’d like to let Filipino moms shine even brighter this season by returning to our roots and offering new takes on traditional Pinoy handa and decor. Mega Prime and Prime Mom Club made this possible by hosting the Paskong Easy Sarap workshop, which provided moms with new recipes as well as a DIY holiday decor project that will ensure an unforgettable Christmas. In our virtual event, it is such a refreshing take as we learn a lot from it. We also enjoy the fun-filled activities, as they conduct games for the participants and give prizes to the winners. During the event, we they taught us the technique how to make simple and elegant Christmas “parol”. And we acquired new dishes and menus of their new products as we watched the demonstration that was presented. Indeed, we can feel the presence of the holiday season as we wear our colorful Christmas attire during the enjoyable event.

Headlining the event is Mega Prime’s newest products Young Corn, Nata de Coco Ube, Melon and Pineapple, added into new and exciting recipes by some of our favorite Prime Moms– Mommy Connh Cruz, Chef Rosebud, and Prime Mom Club’s honorary member and Mega Prime’s brand ambassador, Marian Rivera Dantes. With their help, moms can now add Ube Macapuno Coolers, Melon Nata Coolers, Mongolian Beef, and Tropical Fruit Ref Cake to their holiday menu.

Stepping out of the kitchen for a bit, guests exchanged utensils for craft materials as they made their own parol with the help of workshop master, Ian Santos. Guests proudly showed off their finished stars to be hung at their homes, adding more to the holiday vibe.

Ian and Mommy Vanna took the audiences on a fun-filled afternoon with Mega Prime through a do-it-yourself parol-making segment

Truly an afternoon of fun, guests were treated to some fun games and exciting prizes as they took an afternoon off from their homemaking duties, and enjoyed the company of their fellow moms.

“We formed the Prime Mom Club because we wanted to create a fun and enriching space where moms can bond with other moms, learn from each other, and at the same time have easy access to home and kitchen hacks that make their life a little easier. With the holiday season always being hectic, we hope 

that this workshop, along with our new Mega Prime products, lessen their stress and give them more time with family,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Mega Global Chief Growth and Development Officer.

The Prime Mom Club has provided a place for moms to hone their homemaking talents. Prime Moms are given special access to meaningful activities with experts and celebrities to assist them, merging information and education with interactive and entertaining events. To join the growing community of modern homemakers and receive special information on future events and incentives, sign up for the Prime Mom Club at www.primemomclub.com. Follow @megaprimequality on Facebook and Instagram for additional information.

 

 

 

 

November 13, 2021 by
Lifestyle

Cleen and Green is an environmentally friendly cleaning provider

Mabel and Family

Mabel Amante-Villena and her husband, Papillon Villena, the Villenas’ aspiring business entrepreneurs, were the first and foremost responsible parents who endeavor to provide the safest environment for their kid. They were conscious of the need to develop a service lacking in Batangas while visiting their home in the Philippines, where they were used to a standardized degree of cleanliness. Mabel’s husband had an allergic reaction to the dust and pollen in the area, which led to the occurrence. Concerned about her family’s safety, she understood that a cleaning business was required to provide professional quality cleaning to the residents. As a result, they established a service unlike any other, one that prioritizes the safety of children and pets, as well as individuals with sensitivities and allergies, while being 100% environmentally friendly. They then found a neem-based cleaning solution, which is known for its antibacterial, antiparasitic, and antiviral properties.

Cleaning Solutions

Their vision was materialized as what we now know as Cleen and Green, the eco-friendly cleaning service, and which we also love today. Cleen and Green has impressed everyone with their advanced use of plant-based, non-toxic,non-chemical cleaning solutions, modern cleaning technology and very efficient cleaners that can manage from ceiling, wall to floor. They are also known for doing high ceiling cleaning because of their professional cleaners with complete cleaning tools including scaffoldings and high ladders. Cleen and Green has brought great development to the community since its inception and has inspired all with their mission towards greatness. This company has now become a force of nature in the industry pushing beyond expectations and advancing to new territories. Starting out with their home with only three cleaners, now they have grown to a good number of cleaners currently assigned to four different locations (Lipa, Cavite, Laguna and Quezon City) in a span of just one year. Their advancement is clear, as well as their innovative franchise model, actively partnering with overseas Filipinos.  It leads us now to wonder how much bigger will the success be for C&G in the near future.

To know more about the product and service you can visit their website and other accounts, Website: https://cleenandgreen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleenandgreencleaningservices/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleenandgreencleaningservices/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 13, 2021 by
Food

AFFOURDABLES FROM GERRY’S GRILL for this Holiday Season that fits for four person meals

Christmas is almost near, and no matter what kind of events we have planned for the occasion, Gerry’s Grill AFFOURDABLES is sure to add to the fun. Enjoy and relish the flavor of their freshly made dishes, which are seasoned with affection.

Three (3) great affordable set meals to choose from their AFFOURDABLES :

Set Meal 1 – good for four (4)

Set Meal 2 – good for four (4)

Set Meal 3 – good for four (4)

Plan ahead of time with Gerry’s Grill afFOURdables premade dinners for a stress-free holiday season. Visit or call your local Gerry’s Grill restaurant for more information. For delivery, call 8332-1111 or order online at www.gerrysdelivery.com. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram.

Please visit www.gerrysgrill.com if you are interested in becoming a Gerry’s Grill franchisee.

*Gerry’s Grill AFFOURDABLES is available for dine –in, pick-up & delivery ( plus 5% service charge for dine-in) until December 31, 2021.

 

 

November 12, 2021 by
Entertainment

Bonifacio High Street Cinemas successfully delivers the big screen experience again

It’s time to step away from internet streaming subscriptions, as movie theaters have begun to return large-screen movie viewings. Starting November 10, 2021, Bonifacio High Street Cinemas will reopen its doors to fully vaccinated individuals for a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable cinema experience.

Staying true to its core promise, safety remains as the utmost priority of BGC as their cinemas reopen. Aside from it being sanitized regularly, BHS Cinemas  uses UV before and after screening to ensure that all areas are clean and disinfected at any time of day. Hand sanitizers and alcohol are also available for use as well as temperature checks upon entry. As extra precaution, moviegoers need to fill up health declaration forms before their ticket purchases and keep their face masks on at all times.

Bonifacio High Street’s cinema experience can be enjoyed with recliner seats that have more than one meter of space allocation versus other cinema standards. A space for dining in the cinema lobby has also been created for individuals to use before or after the movie screening. Food and drinks, except for a bottle of water, are temporarily not allowed inside the movie theaters.

The BHS Cinemas are only open to fully vaccinated people on Wednesdays through Sundays. BGCitizens can see blockbuster movies like “Dune” and “A Quiet Place” from November 10 to 14, with ticket reservations and purchases available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

The Bonifacio High Street Cinemas, located at 3F Central Square, show the new movie releases on the big screen. Simply call 02 7956-8942 to make a landline reservation. Visit the Facebook pages of Bonifacio Global City and Bonifacio High Street’s  to stay up to date on what’s going on in BGC.

 

 

 

 

 

November 11, 2021 by
Lifestyle, News

Lacson showcase his Mr. Clean image

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is banking on his image as a crime-fighter and anti-corruption crusader in his campaign to become the Philippines’ next president, as he has demonstrated throughout his years of service. He exposed a great deal of corruption in our country, and this became his strength in convincing the public that he’s deserving of the position he is pursuing.

His video advertisement highlights some of his major accomplishments as a senator and former head of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Lacson plans to expand on his initiatives to prevent public money from being lost through corruption as president and bring the government closer to the people. His main advocacy is to give more power to local government units that are closest to the citizens and understand the people’s needs best and are in a better position to respond to their problems more effectively.

As highlighted in his TV ads, Lacson’s careful and detailed scrutiny of the national budget has saved the country P300 billion. He proved his strong opposition to the pork barrel that had become for legislators a major perk of their jobs, by refusing it.

Among the accomplishments Lacson has listed as proof of his qualification for the highest post in the country are the investigations of the P728 million fertilizer scam, the anomalous $329 million contract between the Philippines and China’s ZTE Company, and Payola or bribery in the Bureau of Customs by exposing the TARA list.

He also brought to the public’s attention the “Hello Garci” tapes, an attempt at cheating during the 2004 elections.

The chopper scandal, in which the government paid brand-new prices for second-hand aircraft, was disclosed by the former military officer and PNP head. Lacson’s actions as PNP commander garnered him a public trust rating of 78 percent or higher, the best for the job.

November 11, 2021 by
Lifestyle, News

Save the Children Philippines commemorates National Children’s Month by collaborating with Mayani and Aboitiz on a hunger-reduction effort

In honor of National Children’s Month and the theme “New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan nang Bawat Bata ating Tutukan,” Save the Children Philippines, a member of the world’s largest independent children’s organization, reiterates its focus on addressing one of the most pressing problems concerning Filipino children: hunger.

4.8 million families, or at least 8 million children, are experiencing involuntary hunger as a result of the pandemic. Because one of a kid’s rights is the right to basic necessities, which includes a balanced diet, the conditions surrounding hunger suggest that this basic child right has not yet been fulfilled.

Save the Children expanded its ecosystem of “Save the Children from Hunger” campaign proponents through an online giving drive, partnering with homegrown farm-to-table platform Mayani and the Aboitiz Group’s social arm, the Aboitiz Foundation, to combat nutritional deficiencies while also uplifting our Benguet small scale farmers.

“One of the causes of hunger among children is their lack of access to a nutritious diet, and this campaign helps address this gap by also supporting smallholder farmers, one of the pillars of our country’s food security.  By ensuring that food supply, particularly rice and vegetables, quickly reach poor families at reasonable prices, our team-up with Mayani and Aboitiz lessens hunger among children,” said Naida Pasion, Chief Business Development Officer of Save the Children Philippines.

Over 500 nutritional boxes have been digitally donated via the Mayani platform so far since the kickoff last October, and the outpouring of support still continues. The food components will be sourced to the Aboitiz-assisted farmers in Bakun, Benguet through a market-directed social procurement process, then the boxes will be delivered by Mayani to the target communities of Save the Children under the objective of “no children goes to bed hungry and learns at home hungry.”

Mayani has been building sustainable smallholder agri-value chains in the country through its grassroots network of over 70,000 rural farmers across four regions: Ilocos, Calabarzon, the Cordilleras, and Cagayan Valley. It deepened its community engagement in Benguet Province by onboarding the farmers in Barangay Sinacbat – a community capacitated by AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor.

“Having a reliable offtake for their harvested crops after months of production remains to be a recurring challenge among our rural farmers. Not only are they remote to urban centers where demand is huge, their digital quotient and access to alternative digital channels to sell their produce are two areas that require continuing attention,” said Ochie San Juan, Co-Founder and Chief Farmer of Mayani, who has been in organic farming for over three decades and personally met the Sinacbat farmers.

The “Save the Children from Hunger” campaign continue to leverage the shared channels of Aboitiz Group and Mayani, including the latter’s omni-channel routes to generating awareness and calling up support in the fight against children’s hunger. Mayani’s strategic out-of-home advertising partner also joined the collaboration mission.

Raoul Buencuchillo, President of HDI Adventures said, “Our core is all about giving equal opportunities for busineses and individuals. We believe that by supporting Mayani through our platforms, we help empower and give the opportunities our local farmers deserve.”

 

 

 

November 10, 2021 by
Food

The new McDonald’s festive and filipino-inspired holiday deserts Ube Pastillas and delicate flavor of Brazo de Mercedes

Taste the festive and Filipino-inspired holiday desserts of McDonald’s Philippines

More Filipinos are looking forward the holiday season to celebrate by sharing the light and happiness to their loved ones despite being apart. We are lucky McDonald’s is here to bring back a taste of that signature Pinoy Christmas through the new festive and Filipino-inspired holiday desserts!

Combining Filipinos’ sweet tooth and love for the holidays, McDonald’s is adding a Pinoy twist to their best-tasting desserts with some crowd-favorite Filipino desserts. For ube lovers, indulge in McDonald’s take on the sugary delicacy with the Ube Pastillas Sundae and Ube Pastillas Frappe, while you can enjoy the sweet, creamy, and delicate flavor of Brazo de Mercedes with McDonald’s various renditions of the classic cake: the Brazo Sundae, Brazo Frappe, or Brazo Iced Coffee! Those looking for the classic taste of sweetness and warmth can also grab a cup of McDonald’s Hot Chocolate, perfect for cozy Ber-month mornings.

It’s never too early to start the holiday season! Brighten up and sweeten the holiday celebrations with the new McDonald’s Ube Pastillas and Brazo desserts—available for a limited time only.

To stay up todate on all McDonald’s announcements just follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and Viber. Taste the festive twist to McDonald’s desserts by ordering via Dine-In, Take Out, Ride-Thru or via delivery through McDelivery, Grab or foodpanda!

 

 

November 10, 2021 by