McDonald’s In-store Parties are back to give families and friends a celebration to remember!

You can once again get together at McDonald’s for a safe, fun, and convenient way to celebrate birthdays or milestones with the ones you love

Birthdays are one of the most treasured milestones in a person’s life, but with the restrictions from the past couple of years, Filipinos— both young and old— have limited their own celebrations within close-knit groups. Now, after two years, McDonald’s is officially opening its doors and inviting family and friends to once again celebrate birthdays and milestones in-store through McDo Party!

Last May 16 and May 20, McDonald’s help the first 2 legs of the roadshow in McDonald’s Mactan Town Center, Cebu City and McDonald’s Davao Bajada in Davao City respectively, which was attended to by families, media, influencers, and members of the hyperlocal communities such as nurses, security guards, grab riders, and more.

The Peninsula Manila presents a Sip and Savor Celebration of Spains's Emilio Moro Winery in a Five-Course Dinner in Old Manila on June 1st

Wine lovers need not wait long to treat themselves to a night of delicious bites paired with great wine as The Peninsula Manila is having a wine dinner celebration in Old Manila this June.

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Executive Chef Xavier Castello is creating a five-course dinner in Old Manila complementing one of Spain’s most celebrated wineries –  Bodegas Emilio Moro.

Single mom is foodpanda’s solo walker in Dagupan

A 43-year old Ka-Panda partner walker and single mother, Sheila Macabenta has been delivering food on foot for almost a year now to foodpanda customers in Dagupan City.

It’s been said that anything that a man can do, a woman can do as well. That certainly holds true for the fast-growing quick-commerce industry, where women delivery workers make up a significant chunk of the workforce, thanks to food delivery apps like foodpanda. One of the industry’s leading names and known for their eye-catching brand, foodpanda is also known for giving opportunities to Filipinos regardless of gender to become “Ka Panda” delivery partners.

While we are more familiar with the sight of them on a motorcycle or a bicycle, you might be surprised that others also deliver food on foot– and in foodpanda’s case, these workers are affectionately called ‘Ka-Panda walkers’. For the leading quick-commerce digital platform, having walkers opens up opportunities for those who are non-drivers or do not own a vehicle to still make a living – like 43-year-old Sheila Macabenta, who holds the distinction of being foodpanda’s lone walker in the Dagupan area.

Marriott Manila Embraces Product Sustainability with Nose To Tail Dining

Meat Overload Fridays with Marriott Cafe's "Nose to Tail" Dining Feast

Marriott Hotel Manila’s all day dining restaurant Marriott Café recently launched a new dinner buffet with an exciting selection that goes beyond the usual cuts. “Nose To Tail” is a celebration of flavors that highlights the whole hog from the innards to the extremities. 

More than innovation, it is Manila Marriott’s chefs’ tribute to product sustainability. “We wanted to introduce something new to our guests, make interesting dishes out of the lesser known cuts while helping minimize waste of meat products” says Marriott Manila Hotel Executive Chef Meik Brammer, chair of sustainable culinary committee of I Love Earth—a concerted initiative of all hotels and operating units within Resorts World Manila toward sustainable operations.

Rediscover the Flavors of the Archipelago at Diamond Hotel Philippines

Rediscover the Flavors of the Archipelago at #DiamondHotelPh featuring award-winning celebrity Chef Tatung Sarthou from June 6-12, 2022.  

Explore a buffet of dishes from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao at the Corniche Lunch or Dinner masterfully prepared by one of our favorites chefs.. Chef Tatung, for P3,300 net per person.

BUY VOUCHERS IN ADVANCE at 30% OFF at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com until June 2, 2022 or reserve your table now. Special offer may not be combined with other promotions or discounts. Other conditions may apply. 

McDonald’s celebrated Mother’s Day with larger than life greeting cards!

C5 Katipunan

To celebrate Mother’s Day, McDonald’s Philippines encouraged children and families to express their overflowing love and brimming pride for their moms and all mother figures in their lives. By sharing reasons why they are proud of their mom and a photo of her, they had the opportunity to give their mom the biggest and most epic Mother’s Day greeting -  a feature in McDonald’s digital billboard placements in select highways all over the country! 

Gathering 6000+ entries on their official Facebook page, McDo featured a total of 108 moms –  60  on social media and 48 across 10 billboards located along Katipunan, Commonwealth, Edsa Forum, Edsa Magallanes, Edsa Kamuning, Lawton, Colon Cebu, Escario Cebu, and Laurel Davao last May 8 - 10. 

The Annual Boozy Wine Fest is Happening at the end of May!

With the month of May coming to a close, we’re almost halfway into the year 2022!  And whether you’ve accomplished a personal or professional accomplishment or are simply grateful to survive a challenging year, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate and enjoy a drink. For those who prefer wines as their drink, you can check out the Annual Boozy Wine Fest, which takes place on May 25-28.

There are plenty of wine brands that you can purchase on customer-friendly deals as part of Boozy’s Wine Fest, such as Jacob’s Creek, Wolf Blass Yellow Label, 19 Crimes, and more. Wine lovers can look forward to a lot of good things during the Wine Fest such as up to 50% off on wines and freebies and gifts from selected wine brands. To top it off, the Wine Fest also includes a raffle, with a customer having a chance to win a dinner for two at Wolfgang Steakhouse for a minimum spend of P1,000.

New World Makati Hotel Celebrates the Dragonboat Festival with Delectable Handcrafted Machang by Jasmine

New World Makati Hotel’s premium Chinese dining destination, Jasmine, celebrates the traditional Dragonboat Festival with its signature handcrafted machang or zongzi, a glutinous rice dish with two kinds of fillings wrapped in lotus leaves, and steamed or boiled. This sticky rice delicacy is served and shared among family and friends to honor the annual holiday which occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar.

A choice between a savory or sweet version of this well-loved dish is offered at Jasmine restaurant. The traditional variety consists of glutinous rice, pork, yellow bean, salted egg, and mushroom, while the other is glutinous rice with red bean filling. Both are wrapped in lotus leaf and are cooked through boiling. 

Encased in basket weave packaging with a bamboo handle and gold foil logo stamping, these flavorful trea are best enjoyed with oolong tea or any hot tea of your choice.

Travel Green: Explore Banwa Private Island at its greenest

Green season is every frequent traveller’s best kept secret. It is the perfect opportunity to explore Banwa Private Island where nature is in full bloom.

Green season means drizzles in the warm and sunny mornings, ideal for swimming, hiking, nearby island adventures and outdoor activities. The cool,. fresh breeze makes the days more relaxing, finding paradise in whatever you do.

Memorable MOMents this Mother’s Day at New World Makati Hotel

Meaningful memories spent with mom are made truly delightful at New World Makati Hotel with decadent dining experiences and gift-worthy indulgences available in time for Mother’s Day. From Jasmine’s all-you-can-eat dim sum to Café 1228’s hearty buffet feasts, The Lounge’s pineapple and coconut afternoon tea, as well as The Shop’s freshly-baked sweets and treats, mom is sure to cherish moments with the ones she loves most on her special day.

Spend Your Special Mom-ents at Novotel Manila

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s about time to start planning on how to treat the most important woman in your life. 

Whether you’re staying at home or surprising her with a special Sunday brunch or rejuvenating spa treatment, Novotel Manila offers more ways to celebrate Mom’s day on May 8, 2022. 

To Mom with Love at Diamond Hotel

Moms deserve nothing but the finest this Mother's Day so celebrate the special occasion with her at Diamond Hotel Philippines to show your love. 

It would be the perfect Mom and Me date that you can have from May 6-8, 2022.

Kumori’s Guide on How to Go Extra on Mother’s Day

Time check: we are days away from the most mom-erable celebration of the year! This coming Mother’s Day, Kumori is going extra to make sure our moms have a mango-nificent and mom-entous celebration!

The role of a mom can be filled by plenty of people from grandmothers and aunts to girl friends and mentors. This coming Mother’s Day, we celebrate all the mother figures in our lives for thelping us navigate through the ups and downs, twists and turns of both love and life.

To commemorate this special day, Kumori prepared three different Mother’s Day deals you can choose from to make your moms feel special: their newest Mango Tango cake, a Mango Tango cake and Cherie Paris watch set, and a Kumori breads and pastries bundle!

Make Mother’s Day Special at Sheraton Manila Hotel

Pamper the special woman in your life with Pamper Your Mom room package

With just a few days left before Mother’s Day, give mom a surprise she truly deserves as Sheraton Manila Hotel prepared enticing offers and treats perfect for the best woman in our lives.

Let mom relax and feel appreciated with the Pamper Your Mom room package. Mom and the whole family can enjoy an overnight stay in a deluxe room with breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids at S Kitchen and Shine Spa services worth Php 1,500. Stay dates are from May 5 to 10, 2022.

Thoughtful Offerings to Celebrate Mother's Day at City of Dreams Manila

Crystal Dragon's Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Baby Abalone and Himematsutake Mushroom

From dining specials at award-winning restaurants to family friendly activities and endearing gift options, mothers are spoilt for choice on how their loved ones can fête them on  their special day at City of Dreams Manila, with the diverse offerings the integrated resort has thoughtfully curated in honor of the occasion.

Crystal Dragon's Wok-fried Boston Lobster with Pineapple and Lemon Sauce

Crystal Dragon

Certain to win mom’s heart are the exquisite Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties at Crystal Dragon. The restaurant presents a special Mother’s Day ala carte menu available for lunch and dinner from May 1 to 10, which consists of: Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Baby Abalone and Himematsutake Mushroom, and dishes to share with the family, such as Wok-fried Diced Squid and Shrimp in Crispy Cup with Conpoy (dried scallop) and celery; Wok-fried Boston Lobster with Pineapple and Lemon Sauce; Honey-glazed Silver Pompano Fillet with Zhenjiang Black Vinegar; and Stir-fried Glass Noodles with Shredded Beef. 

Other must-try options are the restaurant’s gracious dim sum selection for lunch and its extensive regular lunch and dinner a la carte menu, which offer appetizers to barbecue specialties, soups, a selection of vegetable, seafood, pork, chicken and lamb dishes, hearty rice and noodle items, and a choice of signature desserts.

On their special day on May 8, moms get a sweet surprise at the end of the meal.

Hilton Manila Celebrates Mother’s Day with Dampa-style Feasts, Signature Cakes and More

Hilton Manila celebrates the coming Mother’s Day with Dampa-Style Feasts featuring sustainably-sourced ingredients, well-curated Bring Hilton Home set meals, and Signature Cakes, among other indulgences, on Sunday, May 8.

“We look forward to this year’s Mother’s Day celebration, which is made special with how our Moms tirelessly cared for us all as we navigated through the pandemic,” said John Lucas, hotel general manager, adding, “now, it is Mom’s turn to be pampered and treated like a Queen with exceptional dining and room offerings only here at Hilton Manila.”

To Mom, With Love from The Peninsula Manila!

Take Mom to The Peninsula Manila for some extra nurturing in moms-only lounges, Sunday Brunch, or overnight stays this Mother’s Day Weekend.

In normal, pre-pandemic times, mothers have always had to perform several jobs – Chief Parenting Officer, Lead Laundry Operator, Executive Chef, Head of Entertainment & Toys… to name a few. Over the past two years, however, those jobs have multiplied as working from home, home schooling, and reduction of after school activities put more family time/responsibility on her. But did she crack? NO. Did she buckle under pressure? NO. She persevered as the enforcer of the tightest family bonds.

But with the world gradually reopening, it’s about time to treat mom to some much deserved “Me Time.” In fact, a survey of mothers revealed that a majority of respondents wished for just that. So, say goodbye to the typical bouquet of flowers and celebrating at home and say hello to these offers from The Peninsula Manila that come with some extra nurturing in moms-only lounges, dining experiences, or overnights or longer stays this Mother’s Day Weekend.

Celebrating The Heart of the Home for Mother's Day Weekend

 

Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila treats moms and families where the city meets the sky 

In the heart of every home lies a special spot for the family’s top lady: Mom. Mothers are highly regarded as the Filipino family’s model for love, care, and compassion. For Mother’s Day Weekend, six-time Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel awardee Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila in honoring mothers of all forms where the city meets the sky.   

Guests looking forward to a restful and rewarding stay with Mom may book the hotel’s Suite Treat accommodation package, which is applicable for stays from 6 to 9 May 2022. Starting Php 9,900 per night, guests booking this stay package will enjoy access to the Continental Club Lounge on Level 44, and a complimentary upgrade to a Superior Suite (subject to availability). Moms will be treated to a relaxing massage to reinvigorate the senses and re-energize the spirit. That’s why this package includes a one-time massage treatment for Mom at FLOW Spa on Level 22, while the rest of the family will be extended 20% savings on additional spa services. Guests will be welcomed with a bottle of house wine, as well as a mini Strawberry Shortcake upon checking in. Reservations may be booked directly via (632) 7720 7777 or resv.mnl@marcopolohotels.com.