Mom Takes the Cake (and More) at the Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila

 

A special treat for our Moms this Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day holds special meaning for people around the world, not only because it is dedicated to the queen of the home. Today’s circumstances make each moment with loved ones and friends all the more meaningful, especially when spending time in a socially distanced world. Ahead of Mother’s Day weekend (7 to 9 May 2021), Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila is presenting curated dining options available for takeaway and advanced reservations. 

Advanced orders are now accepted for Café Pronto’s featured cake for Mother’s Day, Strawberry Shortcake. This version of the classic dessert pairs fresh, plump strawberries with a light, creamy sponge from the Café’s recipe. Each eight-diameter cake is available for PHP1,600 (inclusive of taxes and applicable charges). 

Cool down this summer with this yummy chocolate drink

Nothing beats mixing chocolate and bananas.  So, why not make a glass for everyone in the family today 

There’s no better time to whip up your favorite choco treats than this summer. Beat the heat with this easy-peasy chocolate banana smoothie. It’s made more special with the rich chocolate goodness of Swiss Miss.

Here is how to make your very own chocolate banana smoothie:

Manila Marriott Offers Stay at Home Mother’s Day Feast

Stay at Home Mother's Day Feast with Manila Marriott

With Mother's Day fast approaching (it's May 9, FYI), you've got a limited amount of time to shop for the perfect gift to brighten up her day. 

Here are stay at home feast and treats that goes beyond a bouquet of roses that will surely make her feel extra special while keeping safe. 

GET BACK TO BUSINESS! The Peninsula Manila Promises the Safest Stay in Makati’s Only Essential Business Worker’s Hotel

Despite these challenging times, we know that connecting and maintaining key business relationships are more important than ever to keep your business running smoothly. 

So, if you’re an essential worker (think first responder, you work in pharmaceuticals or the BPO industry, you’re a doctor or a nurse, or ongoing projects in construction, food manufacture, and farming are keeping you on the road, etc.) and thinking of traveling at this time, you might be wondering: What’s the safest hotel for essential business workers to stay in in the Makati Central Business District (CBD)? 

Answer. The Peninsula Manila.

Sheraton Manila’s Oori Offers Korean-style Fried Chicken in Box of 10 for P600 nett!

Binge watching a Korean series?  

Time for some Korean Fried Chicken from Oori

Sheraton Manila Hotel‘s Korean restaurant Oori is having a month-long sale for their crispy Korean-style fried chicken smothered in sweet, spicy, and sticky red sauce. Enjoy it in a box of 10 for P600 nett with their K-Chicken Box that comes with yangnyeum sauce and pickled radish. 

Saan aabot ang 250 pesos mo? Here’s a list of Sulit GrabFood deals just for you!

 

Eat more and save more for only P250 or less! 

Working on a tight budget is an all too familiar experience for most, inspiring everyone to always be on the lookout for the most sulit food offerings to meet their everyday cravings. Here’s a list of the latest  GrabFood sulit deals and promos so that you can satisfy your cravings from a wide selection of restaurants without breaking the bank! 

No matter what you’re craving, you can find different daily promos and deals, enjoy extra savings from your favorite restaurants courtesy of GrabFood’s merchant-partners such as Koomi, Serenitea, Recovery Food, Popeyes, and more for as low as P250! Don’t believe us? Here are some sulit food finds you can order on GrabFood today! 

Century Pacific plant-based brands allow consumers to help plant trees for Mother Earth

 Customers can help plant coconut seedlings and reduce carbon emission by purchasing Coco Mama, unMeat, or Vita Coco products 

How would you like to buy your favorite plant-based products and help the environment by having a coconut tree planted on your behalf? 

To celebrate Earth Week 2021, Century Pacific Food Inc (CNPF), one of the largest branded food companies in the Philippines, is enjoining consumers to join its mission to give back to Mother Earth  and to Philippine coconut farmers by planting trees to increase coconut supply, help the environment, and minimize carbon emissions.  

CNPF, in partnership with non-profit organization HOPE, encourages and challenges its customers to plant a tree, support our local farmers, and minimize carbon emissions through its portfolio of healthy brands – Coco Mama, Vita Coco, and unMeat.  

Baker John’s new loaf introduces the yummy combo of chocolate & cinnamon

 

Enjoy a flavorful bread experience with the new Baker John Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf

Can’t get enough of cinnamon? Can’t blame you – this versatile spice brings out the best in other flavors, especially chocolate. This delicious combination is now available in Baker John’s new Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf, providing double the yumminess in every bite. 

If you’re a bread lover, or simply looking for a loaf that can go well with your morning coffee or juice, you’ll surely enjoy Baker John Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf. It’s good as it is, but you can also try to mix it up to elevate your snacking experience.

Say hello to summer with new beverages and more from Starbucks

 

Summer is here, and you can feel the heat radiating everywhere!   And our minds are all but thinking just of a summer getaway to a beach or resort to chill out.

But while our vacations may still be on hold, we can still reconnect with that long-lost summer with the newest offerings from Starbucks, and you can have it all starting April 20. 

Share gratitude and family love over Jollibee Chickenjoy

As quarantine restrictions continue, Filipino families have found ways to expand their roles to provide support and comfort to their loved ones during these trying times. They’ve become one another’s teachers, physicians, and constant playmates, making them more grateful for the gift of family.

The lockdown has made family members become unconsciously reacquainted, and while the situation has been hard for families everywhere, being constantly together at home opened up an opportunity for everyone to show more gratitude and support as they live through the pandemic. Leading with the message of “Pasarapin ang Pasasalamat sa Pamilya”, Jollibee encourages everyone to foster the spirit of gratitude towards our families through their new digital video narrating heartwarming everyday scenes that Filipino families share while under quarantine.

Melco becomes first in Macau and the Philippines to receive gaming accreditation from RG Check

 

Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces it has become the first integrated resort operator in Macau and the Philippines to achieve the esteemed international third-party responsible gaming accreditation RG Check, with its entire integrated resort portfolio including Altira Macau, City of Dreams Macau, Studio City and City of Dreams Manila receiving the certification. 

Developed by the Responsible Gambling Council, RG Check is the world’s most comprehensive and rigorous responsible gaming accreditation program. It is designed to meet or exceed all existing responsible gaming regulatory requirements and is valid for three years. Accreditation is reviewed by a prestigious and independent panel of responsible gaming specialists.

There’s Crispy-Sarap for everyone in Jollibee’s new Crispy Fries Bucket!

Bond over Jollibee’s delicious 

Crispy Fries Bucket for only P129!

As we spend more time at home in today’s new normal, there’s nothing like maximizing bonding moments and quality time with our family members and the people that we live with! 

Everyone knows, too, that bonding time is best when there’s food involved. Great memories are made when everyone’s happy and feeling good from good food—that’s why Jollibee is introducing something that everybody can enjoy together, the new Jolly Crispy Fries Bucket!

Cool down with the Kuya J’s best-selling Halo-halo specials at 50% OFF

Here’s a wonderful summer treat: Kuya J is helping you beat the heat with its Halo-Halo Espesyal and Ube Halo-Halo currently at 50% OFF until April 14, 2021 via GrabFood.

Cool down with Kuya J’s version of Halo-halo Espesyal that’s packed with its signature paper-thin shaved ice with a surprisingly rich and creamy taste that quickly melts in your mouth. 

food and more, delivered: Check Out foodpanda’s Fun, Colorful, New Look

 

foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery service in the Philippines, now sports a brand-new look as it continues to expand its business verticals beyond food delivery and into quick commerce (q-commerce). The iconic pink panda will still be highly visible, but it gets a fun new treatment that will soon be seen on foodpanda customer’s everyday touchpoints, including the app, website, the easy-to-spot rider bags and jackets, packaging, and the brand’s marketing campaigns and social media pages.

The new color enhancements serve to emphasize the foodpanda culture, which is friendly, caring, smart, and a little bit rebellious — not afraid to change the status quo or take risks. This refreshed identity is part of the foodpanda commitment to continue offering q-commerce-based solutions that will bring excitement, ease, and convenience to more customers.

Another Blowout treat for Mang Inasal Chicken and Palabok fans

 

Enjoy a special treat from Mang Inasal this summer season! Buy one Chicken Inasal Large Family Size and get two Palabok Solos for free! The Mang Inasal Takeout and Delivery Blowout - Summer edition runs from April 9 to 23, 2021. Order via GrabFood, foodpanda, Mang Inasal Delivery Service or through Mang Inasal’s Facebook Messenger.

As a special Blowout treat this summer, Mang Inasal is giving two free solo servings of Palabok for every order of Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Large Family Size.

The must-catch Summer Edition of Mang Inasal’s Takeout and Delivery Blowout runs from April 9 to 23, 2021.

The Summer Blowout allows families to enjoy scrumptious Mang Inasal Palabok—be it for lunch, merienda, or dinner — together with their fave Chicken Inasal!

Experience the Korean Wave with McDonald’s NEW Taste of Korea!

 

There’s a new K-taste in town that’s crash landing to a McDonald’s store near you!

Annyeong bago sa McDo? Although a trip to the home of K-Pop and K-Dramas might not be possible for now, fans of all things Korean are in for a treat because McDonald's Philippines is bringing the Korean experience to you with the launch of the NEW Taste of Korea product range starting today April 5!

Featuring four new deliciously Korean-inspired products: K-Beef Burger, K-Chicken Burger, the Strawberry Banana Sundae, and the Honey Butter Fries. McDonald’s Taste of Korea will definitely leave you saying #SaranghaeyoKoTo, McDo! 

Easter Surprise and treats from Novotel Manila Araneta City

Have an egg-citing Easter celebration at the comfort of your home with our specially curated Take Me Out by Novotel Manila: Easter Feast perfect for the whole family for only PHP 2,500 nett per basket. 

Each basket contains starters, entrées and desserts good for a family of four. Our Easter basket comes with a DIY egg-painting kit and an Easter Egg Hunt activity kit. Available on April 4, from 11AM to 7PM only. Advance order of 24-hours is required.

Hop into the Easter vibe with surprise treats from our Chocolate Easter Eggs and Bunnies for only PHP 350 nett available at Indulge Gelato and Take Me Out by Novotel Manila from March 16 to April 11, 2021.