Ligo celebrates 65 years in the industry

From Left: Macky Tung, Vice President for Advertising and Promotion; Mark Tung, Vice President for Sales and Marketing; Mikko Tung, Vice President for Production; Brand endorsers Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez; and Ligo President and CEO Gregory Tung Jr. 

For generations, Ligo Sardines has been a part of the Filipino household as a staple klasik that brings back memories of coming home and sharing a meal with loved ones. For its 65th anniversary, it brought together brand partners and friends from the media for an intimate gathering to celebrate its milestones.

“We are proud to be part of the household of many Filipino families here and abroad. As we move toward our seventh decade in the industry, we are excited to bring new innovations and products that will be part of the memories of future generations,” shares Ligo Vice President of Production Mikko Tung.

Salsa Nights at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge

Spice up the night and get into the Latino groove as Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge holds Salsa Nights on Fridays!

Spend the end of the week with the breath-taking view of the Metro and some Puerto Rican music. The sky bar brings salsa dancing to new heights on this special night. For a PHP 499 door charge (inclusive of two welcome drinks—a choice of Piña or Banana Colada), dance the night away with the tunes from Bellissima Band starting at 9PM. Come in your best Salsa outfit to keep the vibe going. 

“Eat N’ Greet: foodpanda’s bigger and more tour-rific food crawl”

foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery service in the country  has  launched a new tourrific food crawl for its users called the Eat N’ Greet. Built on the success of the foodpanda’s old Good Food Tour, the Eat n’ Greet series aims to build a fun food experience to participants, allowing them to discover the best taste in town. Unique food choices on a thematic scale is one of the highlights of the event - along with meeting and greeting the owners and chefs that are behind the success of the restaurants. 

Ilonggo Flavours shout “Kaon ‘Ta sa Cucina!” this August

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Cucina showcases choice Ilonggo flavours from 1 to 18 August, as part of its ongoing commitment to feature local flavours on a global level. Foodies from all over the metro can enjoy some of the province’s favourite dishes, including La Paz Batchoy, the Valenciana, and seafood specialties like the talaba and the seasonal diwal. 

Take a giant little break at Starbucks, New drinks to enjoy starting today!



Sometimes even the simplest things like enjoying your favorite cup of coffee can feel like a big win when we feel overwhelmed with the assignments, deadlines, meetings, and overall the daily grind. Making one last splash before the summer ends, Starbucks is serving beverages that will surely make you want to take that much-needed, feel-good break.

Jollibee Wheel of Joy allows kids to build their own Ferris Wheel

This July, Jollikids are in for an exciting playtime as Jollibee brings the magic of a carnival ride into their homes with the newest Jolly Kiddie Meal toy set – the Jollibee Wheel of Joy!

With the latest set of connectible toys from the country’s leading fast-food chain, kids will truly have another fun-filled experience as Jollibee and Friends take them on an exciting Ferris Wheel ride.

Win P100,000 Cash with your Filipino Dish!

Love cooking? Why not join Unilever's Certified Funlasang Pinoy and Win!

Submit a dish, get certified and stand to win P100,000 and bragging rights!

Introducing the Certified Funlasang Pinoy, a nationwide initiative that aims to support and promote the local culinary scene.

Isla Sugbu Seafood City extends special promo rates for Paluto All-You-Can

Good news for all seafood lovers! Cebu’s best seafood restaurant Isla Sugbu Seafood City is extending its special Paluto-All-You-Can rates of P888 and P797 in its Mckinley Hill and Cebu branches, respectively, so diners can enjoy all their favorite fresh seafood dishes, without limit, cooked to order! 

Diners in Metro Manila can avail of promo rates for as low as P848 per head from 11AM to 3PM on Mondays to Thursdays, and P888 per head from 11AM to 3PM on Fridays, weekends and holidays. On Mondays to Sundays, diners can avail the discounted P888 per head from 6PM to 11PM. These rates are VAT inclusive but are still subject to 3% Service Charge. The promo is until August 31, 2019. Regular rate is priced at P1,300 per head. 

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila: A Cut Above the Rest on its 5th Anniversary

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila kicks off the season in five-star fashion in celebration of its fifth anniversary. The Hotel, led by General Manager Frank Reichenbach, looks back on its multiple industry and global recognitions, since it formally opened its doors to the world last 9 July 2014, as it continues to raise the service standards in the hospitality industry.

“Our first five years of operations have truly been meaningful, true to our purpose as a Marco Polo hotel. Within this time, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila received recognition as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel for three straight years, and has consistently performed as the top-rated hotel in Pasig City on TripAdvisor,” said Mr. Reichenbach. 

“We are humbled by the support we receive from our partners, peers from the tourism industry and most especially, our guests. Our team remains passionate in delivering service excellence as one of the world’s leading Five-Star hotels,” he added.

Lydia's Lechon, Lydia 菲律宾烧乳猪at 55!

Lechon! The life of the party!

Can you imagine celebrating a birthday, a baptismal, a wedding, a fiesta, but without a lechon?

"I just cannot!"

A party is never a party without lechon, a fiesta is never grand without lechon, and when it comes to a good and satisfying feast of lechon, one name reigns above them all... Ilabas na ang Lydia's Lechon! 
(Bring out Lydia's Lechon, 菲律宾烧乳猪)

The Choice 2019! Vote for the best!

Our Awesome Planet and The KTG presents The Choice!!! Year V

We’re now in a Golden Age of Philippine Restaurants and Hotels that we’ve never experienced before.

In the first six months of this year alone, over 500 new restaurants opened … and that’s only all over Metro Manila! The construction boom in hotels and resorts all over the country is likewise accelerating at a rapid pace.

Every month, every week, and almost every day it seems, there's a new restaurant opening its doors. There are a lot of great new dining choices, side by side with the perennials, the classics that we grew up with.  As food bloggers, writers, and members of the F&B industry, we're always very curious about the crowd favorites. The popular vote, if you will.  What are the beloved favorites? Let the voice of the people be heard!

Max's Chicken All-You-Can is back!! For 1 day only!

Max's Chicken All-You-Can is back 

for 1 day only!!!

Yes, I'm super stoked!!!  Can't even believe this is happening... Mark your calendars, July 5 is the day! 

Starting at 3PM, head down to your favorite Max's Restaurant and eat away.  Enjoy Max's Chicken All-You-Can with unlimited soup of the day, unlimited softdrinks and unlimited rice, all that for only P399!

A Medley of Cantonese Flavours with Lung Hin’s special set menus

Classic and contemporary Cantonese dishes come together in Lung Hin’s featured set menus that showcase authenticity with every bite.

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Executive Chinese Chef Ken Leung brought the authentic dishes to life with his vibrant and tasty take on Cantonese culinary faire. His signature creations complement the classic dishes at Lung Hin, and can be enjoyed in the restaurant’s Ruby and Sapphire set menus.