A Feast for the Senses and the Soul: Tagaytay Food Festival 2025 is back this weekend at Taal Vista Hotel!

A celebration of culinary stories, flavors, and connections

Now in its second year, the Tagaytay Food Festival returns this weekend with a deeper purpose: to remind us of the power of food to bring people together. In a world that’s increasingly fast-paced and disconnected, this year’s theme, “Food That Binds,” puts the spotlight on food as a medium for gathering, storytelling, and meaningful connection.

Organized by Chef Rhea SyCip, co-founder of The Fatted Calf in Tagaytay, in partnership with SM Hotels & Conventions Corp., this year’s festival takes place at Taal Vista Hotel, bringing together a vibrant mix of hotels, restaurants, chefs, and producers to celebrate culinary heritage and innovation. The celebration opens on Friday, 18 July 2025, with the Trade Place Farmers Market from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Covered Terrace. At 5:00 PM, guests can enjoy the lively Drinks Fest, followed by the much-anticipated Grand Tasting at 6:00 PM in Ballroom 1 and 2. Tickets are priced at Php 3,950 per person.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Set New Standards with Growing Commitment to Plant-Based Menus in the Philippines

 

IHG Properties Across Manila, Makati, Cebu and Batangas Establish Comprehensive Sustainable Dining Initiative

IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the Philippines have won praise today from international NGO Lever Foundation for their commitment to making 30% of all menu offerings plant-based, with implementation timelines spanning 2025 to 2027. The policy pledge by IHG hotels across the country—Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria, Holiday Inn Cebu City, Holiday Inn & Suites Batangas Lima Park, and Holiday Inn & Suites Makati—represents one of the most comprehensive plant-based dining initiative undertaken by a major international hotel group in the Philippines. The initiative spans multiple dining venues at the properties including restaurants, room service menus, and banquet offerings.

Back-to-School and Beyond: Why Mr. Hat Gulaman Deserves a Spot in Your Everyday Kitchen (and Lunchbox)

Let’s be real: once the school year kicks in, it’s game on. Mornings start earlier, traffic gets worse, and suddenly everyone’s juggling work, classes, deadlines—and, of course, meals. Whether you’re a parent packing baon, a student rushing between lectures, or someone just trying to eat better during a packed weekday, meal planning quickly becomes one more thing on the to-do list.

If you're looking to keep things interesting—whether for lunchboxes, meriendas, or last-minute desserts—there’s one pantry staple that might surprise you: gulaman. Most of us know it from childhood: those bouncy cubes in fruit salad, or sago’t gulaman that cooled us down on a sweltering afternoon. But today’s gulaman? It's stepping up in entirely new ways.

With Mr. Hat Gulaman, this nostalgic favorite is being reimagined as a daily go-to—versatile, everyday indulgence. Whether you're whipping up something cool and refreshing or warm and cozy, there's a way to work gulaman into your everyday food routine that’s anything but boring.

Eco Hotels Philippines Becomes First Filipino Hospitality Brand to Commit to 30% Plant-Based Menu Offerings by 2025

Eco Hotels Philippines won praise today from international NGO Lever Foundation for its commitment to increasing plant-based menu offerings to 30% across all its properties by 2025, making it the first homegrown Filipino hospitality brand to formalize such a comprehensive plant-forward initiative. The expansion builds on the company's existing sustainability framework, which has positioned it as a leader in eco-conscious hospitality. It incorporates innovative plant-based dishes while responding to growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible dining options.

The plant-based menu expansion represents a natural evolution of Eco Hotels' established sustainable practices, which include inclusive hiring from local communities, green supply chain partnerships, and eco-conscious design principles. Founded by Don Ramon Bagatsing and Alessandra Atienza with a vision rooted in environmental preservation and cultural respect, the company operates on a triple bottom line approach of People, Planet, and Profit.

Experience Chowking’s Beefiest Chao Fan Ever for Just ₱89

Get ready for sarap like never beef-ore! The new Beefed-Up Chowking Beef Chao Fan is even more delicious with more beefy flavor and a savory umami richness that explodes with each bite.

Chowking’s signature flavorful fried rice comes loaded with bigger beef bits, improved savory sauce, vegetables, and egg bits. These ingredients are tossed in a flame-kissed wok, giving it the iconic, rich, and smoky flavor. Chowking’s new Beef Chao Fan brings a sulit twist to your favorite rice meal—now made even more satisfying with savory, juicy beef bits that fire up the flavor with every bite. At just ₱89, it’s a filling, budget-friendly choice that delivers on both taste and value.

Joining the well-loved Chao Fan lineup—Original, Spicy, and now Beef—this latest variant is perfect for fans who want a heartier, meatier option without breaking the bank. It’s a certified beefy budol that lets you flex your cravings proudly.

Diamond Hotel Philippines Celebrates Manila Day with Exclusive Dining Offer for Manileños!

 

In celebration of Manila Day, Diamond Hotel Philippines is offering an exclusive dining offer to the city’s proud residents. On June 24, 2025 (Tuesday), Manileños can enjoy 50% off on the breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets at the hotel’s premier restaurant, Corniche.

This one-day-only promotion is entirely for residents of Manila City. To avail of the discount, guests must simply present a valid ID as proof of Manila residency upon dining.

IT’S A VIBE: Jollibee Kicks Off Coffee Blends Pop-up with Surprise Event Featuring Atasha Muhlach

Jollibee is bringing coffee joy to fans across the country with its exciting Jollibee Coffee Blends Pop-up. The initiative kicked off with a surprise event at Jollibee E. Rodriguez, where customers were treated to free Iced Mocha and a special appearance by brand ambassador Atasha Muhlach.

The nationwide pop-up booth is set to reach central business districts, schools, transport terminals, and major events, where Jollibee will set up interactive activities, offering customers a chance to try the deliciously rich choco-coffee blend of Jollibee Iced Mocha for free.

Each booth features a fun roulette game where participants have the chance to win exciting prizes by simply posting a photo from the event on their social media using the hashtag #JollibeeCoffeeBlends.