New World Makati Hotel Welcomes 2020 with Wonderful Celebrations

New Year celebrations at New World Makati Hotel are made more meaningful and memorable as it proffers an array of experiences to usher in 2020 with family and friends. 

From a spectacular countdown party at the ballroom, to a bountiful buffet feast at Café 1228, indulgent Chinese fare at Jasmine, splendid room stays, and a 25th anniversary raffle of getaways and giveaways, the luxury hotel ensures that there is something for everyone to provide a fitting welcome to the year ahead.

New Year's Eve 2019 at The Peninsula Manila

Discover the best things to do at The Peninsula Manila with this New Year’s Eve events guide

The Peninsula Manila is bracing itself for the biggest night of year as it bursts at the seams with exciting New Year’s Eve options like room packages that win you a stay at the fabulous The Peninsula Tokyo, a riotous Elton John-themed ball at The Lobby, an intimate and elegant affair in Old Manila, or grooving 2019 away in Salon de Ning. There are choices a’ plenty as the clock strikes midnight and ushers in 2018.

Ruby Jack’s Makes This Holiday Season More Festive With Its Tasting Menu

Taste the Spirit of Christmas with Ruby Jack’s Holiday Menu, where for 2 hours, you have unlimited services of the restaurant’s special and most classic dishes.

The world’s local steak place is giving us more reason to love this holiday season. From the 21st of December 2019 to the 1st of January 2020, Ruby Jack’s will release its Holiday Celebration Tasting Menu for only Php 4,200. Guests can indulge themselves with unlimited offers of Ruby Jack’s special and most classic dishes and steaks! This promo includes:

Lee Kum Kee’s Panda Mascot Makes its Mark in Manila

Lee Kum Kee’s Panda Mascot was accompanied by the brand’s other ambassador, supermom Karla Estrada.

Boasting of an outstanding 130-year legacy, Lee Kum Kee has become an international household name and a symbol of quality and trust, spicing up kitchens across the globe with its celebrated sauces and condiments.

Acting as an envoy of the company, Lee Kum Kee’s Panda Mascot has been jetsetting around the world and visiting various countries to share his love for sauces and to bring awareness to the brand. She’s already visited the United States, Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia. The most recent stop on her busy schedule is none other than the Philippines.

The New Year looks bright with “20|20” at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge

There’s nothing quite like welcoming the promise of a new year from a brighter perspective. What would make the experience even more meaningful and memorable is being surrounded by Metro Manila’s sky displays as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila presents its annual New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge, entitled “20|20”.

This year’s celebration is poised to be among the metro’s top parties to see and be seen on the last day of 2019. Tickets are available at PHP 1,850 per guest, inclusive of one Bottega Gold (200 mL) Prosecco as a welcome drink. Doors will open at 8PM, and crowd favourite Real Groove Band will take the main stage beginning 9PM. Guests who wish to chill with the cool breeze facing the Rizal mountainside will be welcomed with the steady tracks mastered by DJ Jade.

McDonald’s captures precious everyday moments in its latest campaign

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What’s your “Sarap ‘Pag Nandito Ka” Moment?

We always look forward to milestones and celebrations that serve as breaks from the daily grind. But if we look back, our everyday moments are already rich with little stories of love and laughter—not the momentous occasions nor the over-the-top occurrences, but the little sparks that make us feel good.

It is these episodes which McDonald’s relives in its latest campaign—the “sarap” moments with the ones we hold dear that have us saying, “Love ko ‘to”.

McDonald’s gave us a glimpse of these precious feel-good moments in its first video, and has now released three new films, each telling a story that will surely warm your hearts.

Café Pronto’s “Golden Crunch” celebrates the sweet taste of success

 As part of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s ongoing commemoration of its 5th anniversary, Café Pronto presents the latest addition to its Artisanal Chocolate Bar Series, the Golden Crunch.

The Golden Crunch echoes the Hotel’s commitment to showcasing local flavours by highlighting the Albay region’s pili nut. Combined with salted caramel, this humble delicacy is enveloped in classic milk chocolate, making it a true delight to the senses. This “gilded” snack is ideal for Holiday indulgence, or a take-away item for balikbayans to remind them of home.

Jolly Kids go on a magical holiday adventure with Jollitown Christmas Parade

This December, the festive season is about to get merrier as kids build their own holiday-themed parade in the latest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys—the Jollitown Christmas Parade!

With the newest set of connectible toys from the country’s number one fast-food chain, jolly kids can truly experience the joy of Christmas as they go on a magical parade with Jollibee and Friends.

With Jollibee wearing a Santa hat and leading the way, kids can push his cab to see him sway forward and backward as the base lights up. They can also go ‘round with Hetty as they push the base of her cab forward to watch her spin on top of a Christmas ball.

5 unusual ways to enjoy your fast food

Ever get tired of your typical burgers or fried chicken combo?

For whatever reason, everyone eventually gives in and orders their usual food at their go-to fast food joints. But what if there’s a nifty way to upgrade your fast food experience? With Popeyes’ menu items, you can come up with insane fast food hybrids that you could never imagine would pair well together, but somehow do. All you need is a little creativity and an adventurous palate.

Beat the food rut and try out these combinations at Popeyes for new and weirdly delicious fast food discoveries.

STAY TUNED: McDonald's shows us heartfelt "Sarap" moments in its new video

From the makers of Tuloy Pa Rin, Kumusta Ka, and Love Kita, Ma, McDonald's once again touches our hearts with its latest video.

The video shows snippets of everyday feel-good moments enriched with love and laughter, which take place inside McDonald's stores. 

Take a look at the heart-warming videos below.

Unlimited Seafood at Isla Sugbu Seafood City

There is something about the word “unlimited” that gets people hooked – unlimited texts, calls, and surfing, among so many other offers. Regardless of what unlimited item it is, it automatically equates to limitless happiness.

And now, Cebu’s best seafood restaurant, Isla Sugbu Seafood City, gives customers a taste of unlimited delight with its Unlimited Seafood offering that lets diners satisfy their seafood cravings to the fullest! Choose from its wide array of fresh and live seafood, and have it cooked to your liking – fried, steamed, grilled, pan-seared, broiled, poached, or any type of cooking method to get your seafood fix as cooking options are limitless! Premium items such as lobster, mudcrab, live suahe, sea mantis, and grouper are not included in the Unlimited Seafood package.

City of Dreams Manila is bringing in the Holiday Cheer with Solar Power, enticing Dinner and Entertainment offerings

Along with a grand Christmas display that includes a towering 32-foot Christmas tree and glistening decors and installations to celebrate this year’s theme, “Christmas of Dreams”, City of Dreams Manila is bringing in the holiday cheer with decadent dining offerings and outstanding entertainment underpinned by sustainable initiatives.
 
Kevin Benning, chief operating officer, says that City of Dreams makes a difference in its festive celebration as it will be the first integrated resort in the country to install solar panels, strengthening its commitment to uphold sustainability in its operations. Already, the holiday décor will be powered in part by solar energy. 

Cucina introduces new additions to “The World’s Kitchen”

Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass Garden Peas 

and Pancetta Herb with Lemon Butter Sauce

“Celebrating the world’s best flavours on a plate”—this remains the mantra of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s all-day restaurant, Cucina. Located on Level 24 and overlooking the marvelous Ortigas Center cityscape, the restaurant is not only home to a curated culinary spread featuring the world’s well-loved dishes. Cucina’s doors also remain open to guests who wish to dine on its selection of a la carte masterpieces, each bursting with flavour.

Led by Executive Chef Alisdair Bletcher, Cucina’s culinary experts have recently introduced the restaurant’s new featured dishes. These include the Thai Hot and Sour Beef Salad, and the Green Chicken Curry, which feature Asia’s zest and zing. Hearty European fair is also available for guests to enjoy as the new Mushroom, Truffle Cream, Thyme and Mozzarella pizza and the Spaghetti with Shrimp Bottarga and Dill are must-tries on one’s next visit.

Drive-thru at Jollibee, gas up at Petron for freebies, discounts

The country’s number one fast food chain never fails to bring joy to everyone, even to those on the road! Thanks to Jollibee’s Drive-Thru, customers on wheels can easily experience joy on the road and satisfy their cravings for their favorite langhap-sarap meals.

With the “Drive for Joy” promo, anyone on-the-go can get even more exciting freebies and discounts when they order at Jollibee Drive-Thru stores or when they fuel up at any participating Petron stations nationwide.

Every P150 minimum single-receipt purchase at Jollibee Drive-Thru or P200 minimum purchase at Petron stations give customers one (1) coupon which entitles them to a free go large iced tea when they buy any value meal, or free Jolly Crispy Fries when they spend a minimum of P200, at Jollibee Drive-Thru windows.

Joy~Nostalg Manila supports local art, music & craftsmanship this Christmas

Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila welcomed the Christmas season with its annual tree lighting held last November 26, 2019. 

In line with the hotel’s brand and commitment to sustainability and supporting Filipino art, music, and craftsmanship, the hotel is in partnership with Art Circle Gallery this festive season to raise funds and support the Virlanie Foundation for the second year, and the Pasig City-based music ensemble, Tunog Rizalia Rondalla of the Rizal Technological University in Pasig.

New World Makati Hotel Heralds the Yuletide with a Silver Tree Lighting Spectacle on its 25th Anniversary

New World Makati Hotel welcomed the holidays with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on 26 November 2019. The event was graced by guest of honor Makati Mayor Abby Binay, hotel executives Regional Vice President and General Manager Marcel van Mierlo and Director of Sales & Marketing Jann Delgado, and the evening’s host, television personality Pia Guanio-Mago, with her husband Steeve and daughters Scarlet and Brooklyn.

Jollibee’s first-ever Level Up Joy Store transports us to the future

For Pinoys, nothing brings a more joyful dining experience much like Jollibee. From the feeling of being home, to the familiar taste of our classic langhap-sarap favorites, it’s no doubt that every visit is as jolly and memorable as it can be.

Now, the country’s number one fast-food chain is about to level up the joy—with a newly-designed concept store featuring modern innovations set out to give customers a hip and funky dining experience.

It’s the same Jollibee we all know and love, made better.

Celebrations at The Ascott Limited Philippines

The Ascott Limited Philippines Deputy Country General Manager Philip Barnes welcoming guests at Ascott BGC Manila

The Ascott Limited Philippines ushers the festive season with a back-to-back celebration for its properties’ tree lighting ceremonies, Ascott BGC Manila’s five-year and Citadines Bay City Manila’s one-year milestone anniversaries.

Both properties have been continuously providing travelers the comforts and little lavishes that make Ascott their home of choice away from home. Each stood strong among the competition in their respective areas with Ascott BGC Manila being announced the Philippines' Leading Serviced Apartments 2019 by World Travel Awards and Citadines Bay City Manila ranking the best hotel in Pasay and best value hotel in Luzon in TripAdvisor.