URC gives to our frontliners!

Universal Robina Corporation would like to thank the courageous men and women who continue to perform their duties during this time. 

To show its support, URC has been sharing its products to the frontliners who have been braving these tough and trying times.

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Solane continues delivery services amid lockdown

Solane has announced that it will carry on with its operations and address their customers’ LPG needs amid the directives of the government to put the entire Luzon under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to prevent the spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The country’s leading LPG brand said that its Hatid-Bahay Hotline is available during the ECQ period. 

From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, Metro Manila residents can call 8887-5555 to request an LPG delivery to their homes. Aside from the Hatid-Bahay Hotline, other contact numbers per city have been posted on Solane’s Facebook page.

5 Impressive Benefits of Saffron (Plus Tips on Where to Get The Best Saffron)

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. 1 pound of saffron (450 grams) costs between 500 and 5000 USD and the reason behind its strapping price is the time and labor devoted in cultivating and producing the actual produce.

A specie of the flowering plant called crocus sativa commonly known as the "saffron crocus” or “autumn crocus”, saffron is said to be originally cultivated in Greece but today, saffron is being grown in the Mediterranean, East Asia and the Irano-Turanian regions as well.

All-women teams run McDonald’s stores in the Philippines for International Women's Day

Female employees of McDonald’s Philippines’ took over all McDonald’s restaurants nationwide as they led store operations in celebration of International Women’s Day. The initiative aimed to demonstrate the strong representation of females in McDonald’s Philippines’ workforce. 

To date, women employees account for 55% of McDonald’s Philippines’ total workforce, exceeding global benchmarks for a gender-equal workforce. Across over its 670 the restaurants, an average of 56% of Restaurant General Managers and 62% of service crew are women.

Your Favorite Max's Fried Chicken Now In A Bun!

From Sarap-to-the-bones 

to Sarap-in-the-Bun!

Max's Restaurant, the country's favorite Sarap-to-the-bones restaurant that fried chicken built, brings to us a classic reinvention of our favorite fried chicken, introducing Max's Fried Chicken Sandwich!

Loved by generations, Max's fried chicken, has made itself an icon, and a staple in every celebration of the Filipino.  As they go through celebration after celebration of life, love and the Filipino hospitality, they have indeed become part of our lives, all the way back to 1945..

Thai Fridays at Food Exchange in Novotel Manila Araneta City

Novotel Manila Araneta City presents 

Thai Fridays at Food Exchange

Food Exchange is the all-day dining outlet of Novotel Manila Araneta City, presenting an array of delectable international dishes and delicacies to satisfy your cravings.  And to spice up your weekends, Food Exchange presents a dining experience on weekends with a culinary crossover for you to remember - Thai Fridays and Pamana Saturdays.

Thai Fridays, is their Friday special of hot, specially curated Thai dishes while Pamana Saturdays features Filipino specialties, masterfully cooked heritage recipes, with the diversity of local textures and flavors.  These offerings are only available for dinner buffets.

Cucina welcomes the Class of 2020

Pan Seared Local Sea Bass with Shrimp and Dill Sauce

The end of every schoolyear marks not only the start of summer vacation, but also the beginning of another milestone in one’s life. What better way to mark this special occasion than with a celebration of culinary favourites from around the world at Cucina.

Beginning 1 March, graduates and their loved ones can look forward to a filling reward at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s all-day restaurant. Located on Level 24, Cucina treats the Class of 2020 with a complimentary meal when accompanied by four full-paying adults on their visit. To avail this promotion, the graduate must present proof of school identification or participation in their commencement ceremony. This offer is valid during lunch or dinner buffet service until end of July.

Get a taste of Kuya J’s new Lechon Baka

There is a new bida coming to Kuya J that will surely level up your next salo-salo!

Tender, flavorful, and juicy, Kuya J’s newest salo-salo star offers a delectable dining experience. A smoky hunk of grilled meat is a staple in Filipino gatherings making Kuya J Lechon Baka a must-try for all barbeque lovers. Whether you want to eat it as it is or with its complementary sides, you will surely enjoy this treat because of its spice, succulence, and value for money.

Spread the love with Popeyes Heart Biscuits

It’s true – the best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach. So if you’re looking for a sweet treat to show your affection, Popeyes’ Heart Biscuit is the way to go! 

Whether it’s for a significant other, friends, or family, Popeyes’ newest offering will surely fill their tummies and hearts. Available for a limited time only, these light and fluffy Heart Biscuits are glazed with honey, giving it the perfect sweet, salty, and buttery taste in every bite. Get it for only Php 45 each, or Php 125 for a box of three.

5 adulting things that are easier than they look

Some of us dread it, but we all have to do it eventually—that’s adulting for you, and every millennial gets to a point in their lives where they have to start looking out for themselves.

Why is adulting so scary, though? Many will say that everything an adult has to do to keep their life on track is daunting and overwhelming. Some won’t grow up knowing the important life skills required to be a fully-functioning and operating citizen.

The good thing about the 21st century, however, is that people have invented many ways to make adulting a lot easier than it looks. Check out these five things that only seem difficult—but can be easy as 1,2,3!