Jollibee makes summer extra saya with new Pinoy Summer Specials

The summer season is off to a great start as Jollibee launches their new Pinoy Summer Specials—the returning favorite Ube Cheese Pie and the new Buko Pandan Sundae!

These are some of the well-loved Filipino dessert flavors with added extra sarap twists for an extra saya summer.

The Ube Cheese Pie is making a comeback with Jollibee's signature crispy crust filled with oozing ube halaya and creamy cheese filling. It's a returning favorite that’s guaranteed to bring saya with every bite.

The Buko Pandan Sundae, Jollibee’s modern and levelled-up take on the classic Filipino dessert, is their signature creamy vanilla soft-serve generously topped with chewy buko pandan jelly, buko strips, and a drizzle of pandan syrup.


An Extra Saya Summer with Jollibee

"Summer is a time to enjoy and create memories, and it’s always been Jollibee’s mission to serve joy and be part of the Pinoys’ celebrations," says Bea Tempongko, Senior Marketing Manager at Jollibee. "And this is why we’ve taken everyone’s Filipino dessert favorites and turned them intoextra special offerings. Whether you're revisiting the comfort of our Ube Cheese Pie or exploring the fresh delight of our Buko Pandan Sundae, there's something special that can bring you extra saya this season."


Enjoy Extra-Sarap: Availability and Special Offers

The Ube Cheese Pie and Buko Pandan Sundae are available nationwide from March 5 until May 31, with prices starting at P47 for the Ube Cheese Pie and P59 for the Buko Pandan Sundae. In addition, customers order these as part of Special Mix & Match Combos for only P84!

Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your summer with Jollibee's Pinoy Summer Specials. Head to your nearest Jollibee branch and experience the extra-special Pinoy desserts that one can’t miss! Available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery via the Jollibee App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and Foodpanda.

Extra-Sarap, Extra-Saya Summer Awaits!

So what are you waiting for? Make your summer extra sayawith the extra sarap Jollibee Pinoy Summer Specials: Ube Cheese Pie and Buko Pandan Sundae.

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Golden Haven Launches GO! International to Empower OFWs

Golden Haven, the country’s leading memorial park developer, officially announces the launch of their GO! International campaign, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to help Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in securing their financial futures.

Held simultaneously on January 30 across all Golden Haven branches nationwide, the GO! International eventprojected unity, solidarity, and the company’s collective aspiration: granting our economic heroes the chance to make their hard-earned money work for them through lucrative investments in memorial properties.

Signifying Golden Haven’s intent to empower OFWs, GO stands for Golden Opportunity, which was readily offered at The GO! International event. On that momentous occasion, Golden Haven, recognizing the struggles our esteemed OFWs go through to secure their families’ future, was around to bring OFWs up to speed on property investments. They learned that by putting their money in Golden Haven memorial lots, they not only secure a lasting legacy for themselves and their families but also acquire a steadily appreciating asset.

To better achieve this purpose, Golden Haven is set to forge a formidable alliance. As a complement to its agents and brokers, it is assembling an international team equipped with vital knowledge and skills to best serve the needs of the OFW community. Indeed, the newly launched GO! International event proved to be a training ground for this special team, which, along with the company’s sales representatives, will assist OFWs in ensuring their financial stability through pre-need planning and memorial property investments.

Finally, the GO! International event also served as a platform for expanding Golden Haven’s international sales network. Currently employed OFWs are now being primed to be Golden Haven agents, themselves, and earn money while helping their colleagues achieve financial security.

All in all, Golden Haven’s GO! International showcased the company’s commitment to creating meaningful partnerships and fostering new beginnings for OFWs across the globe. By providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, Golden Haven actsas a beacon of hope and support for OFWs as they navigate their financial journeys.

Kicking Off Chinese New Year with foodpanda’s Feast of Fortune

Chinese New Year is fast-approaching, and we are SO here for the good luck, health, and strength the Year of the Dragon brings! We are ready to channel the Dragon in ourselves and embody its intelligence, charisma, and power. A way to get full-on Year of the Dragon mode and feel the luck is to celebrate its year with foodpanda! 

Good-fortune groceries at your fingertips

Can we even call it a Chinese New Year celebration without the tikoy? It symbolizes sweet relationships and a better year coming up, and even better when you can get tikoy from pandamart for as low as ₱99. 

While for a burst of prosperity, incorporating round and golden fruits like oranges and tangerines as centerpieces will just do you the trick! Celebrate with your family or peers with this must-have for this season. 

Shop with ease for your Chinese New Year necessities on pandamart or Robinsons Easymart via foodpanda Shops, and get FREE ANG PAUwhen you purchase a minimum amount of ₱499(valid from February 1-11 only).

Lucky mouthwatering indulgence 

Whether you choose to pick up or have food delivered, foodpanda's wide selection of Chinese restaurants makes it simple to add real flavors to your meal. Just look up any restaurant of your choice or any Chinese food you are craving, choose from the menu, and voila!

Fun fact: According to Chinese folklore, the more dumplings you eat, the more money you’ll make throughout the year. Nobody is counting too much, so go ahead and indulge!

Eyes on the target: Lumpia! While the meaty savory flavors that burst from the crispiness of the golden wrapper are quite addicting, they symbolize abundance and good luck as well. We always love lumpia. Taking in these golden delights will never be out of style to kick off the year!

Noodles, with their extended strands, not only add flavor but also wish for a fortunate and lengthy life. That is why we never bite off the ends of our noodles! The longer the noodle, the luckier the eater will be. Savor every bite of this during your feast, and you might just be tasting good fortune and a long life!

Whether you want to DIY your Chinese New Year blowout or choose the convenience of online ordering, you can unlock a ₱500 discount either way when you use it on foodpanda's pandamart, shops, food delivery, and pick-up with the voucher code CNY500. This offer is valid for orders placed from Feb 9-11 only. Huge deals await you when you celebrate with foodpanda! 

May your festivities be filled with joy, prosperity, and a table adorned with the luckiest of foods. With endless grocery and food possibilities with foodpanda, celebrations are limitless! Gong Xi Fa Cai! 

For more information about foodpanda and the incredible offers available, visit the official website at https://www.foodpanda.ph. Also like and follow the official social media accounts on Facebook,Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Youtube.

 

Amaia Wins Best Emerging Residential Developer at International Finance Awards

Amaia Land was recently honored as "Best Emerging Residential Developer in the Philippines" at the International Finance Awards 2023. Amaia Land, the affordable residential arm of Ayala Land, has made a name for itself in the past 13 years by making quality homes available to middle-income Filipinos. 

Committed to raising the living standards of the working-class, Amaia housing units are priced as low as P2-3 million to around P5-6 million. Since its inception in 2010, Amaia Land has launched over 50 projects, offering over36,000 housing units across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Its diverse product offerings include house and lots ("Scapes"), townhomes ("Series"), mid-rise condominiums ("Steps"), and high-rise towers ("Skies").

From the first year of the pandemic to 2023, Amaia has demonstrated remarkable performance, achieving Sales Reservations above pre-pandemic levels in each year. Net Income hit an all-time high of Php780 million in 2022, indicative of Amaia's financial resilience.

Recently, Amaia has launched more projects to address the continued demand for its products. Specifically, it launched new sectors in Scapes Cabuyao, Bulacan and Rizal in the second half of 2023. In 2024, Amaia plans to open a greater number of housing units to the public. Locations include Batangas, San Pablo, Quezon, San Fernando, Iloilo, Cagayan De Oro and Tagaytay.

As a major contender in the affordable residential segment, Amaia will continue playing a crucial role in meeting the housing needs of the Philippines' middle-income population, setting standards for quality and sustainability in the industry.

Puregold Keeps the Panalo Spirit This Holiday Season

In this country with the longest Christmas season, festive parols have long gone up and homes are merry and bright with garlands of dazzling holiday lights. Indeed, there’s no stopping Filipinos from going the whole nine yards in celebrating the season that is closest to their hearts. This means putting a lot of effort into making the holidays truly special for their families and loved ones

Barely two weeks before Christmas Day, Filipinos continue to brave the worsening traffic and wrestle with other shoppers to get what they need, and hopefully get these at good prices. Mindful of this perennial scenario, Puregold has a number of surprises in store for their customers this holiday season. 

First to go is the “Puregold 12.12 Pambansang Hakot Day” that will take place for one whole day on December 12, 2023. The Puregold Pambansang Hakot Day will see all prices go down by 10 percent.

“We want to make the Pambansang Hakot Day a day of celebration, where every Filipino can get the best value for their holiday budget,” says Puregold President Vincent Co. “This Pambansang Hakot Day will be held in all Puregold branches across the country. We want our kababayans to head to their nearest Puregold on December 12, fill their baskets or carts with grocery items, and get panalo savings.”

On top of the 12.12 Pambansang Hakot Day, Puregold remains consistent in offering Mas Pinababang Presyo Araw-Araw throughout the year. This is particularly useful for households and business operators such as sari-sari store owners that depend on Puregold for affordable, quality, and complete assortments of essential items.

Finally, Puregold is excited to launch its #SaPuregoldArawArawPasko TikTok challenge where Puregold customers can showcase their hype and excitement for the season. Until January 12, 2024, Puregold customers are encouraged to post their entries with the hashtag #SaPuregoldArawArawPasko and use the brand-new Puregold filter in however creative way they wish. The 50 best entries per week will win Pamaskong Rewards straight from Puregold!

With this line-up of events, Puregold continues to uphold its promise to serve the needs of Filipino consumers—and to give them an exciting end to 2023 and a happy start in 2024.

Tears from Heaven: CHILD Haus celebrates 21 years

The SM Mall of Asia Music Hall was the venue of the 21st-anniversary celebration of CHILD Haus, an institution founded by ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes to be a bastion of hope for children stricken by cancer. Throughout its history, one consistent major supporter of the establishment has been the Sy family – in its early years, Henry ‘Tatang’ Sy, Sr., and over the last decade, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive CommitteeHans Sy continuing the tradition established by his father.

CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy (center) celebrate the institution's 21st anniversary with the CHILD Haus beneficiaries.

Leading the event were Mr. Sy and ‘Mader’ Ricky, and several individuals and companies who, over the years, have contributed to the well-being of CHILD Haus were invited. Many children, who have been ‘adopted’ by CHILD Haus and now call it home, were also in attendance. The media waspresent as well, recognizing how establishments like CHILDHaus make a big difference and become the ‘answered prayers’ of so many children and their parents.





CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes




SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy

Three CHILD Haus stories, featuring Aya, Laura, and Jessa, were turned into video vignettes that highlighted the message of hope and the life-saving work of the organization. While it is easy to describe such events as heartwarming and tear-jerking, it was truly remarkable to witness even the most seasoned press photographers being moved to tears by these videos. This is a clear testament to the profound impact that these testimonials had on the audience at the event.





CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, and three inspiring CHILD Haus children, Aya, Laura, and Jessa.

After ‘Mader’ Ricky's heartwarming welcome, Mr. Sy himself took the stage to present plaques of appreciation to the many friends of CHILD Haus whose generous donations have made the organization's life-saving work possible.





CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy award plaques of appreciation to the generous friends of CHILD Haus whose contributions have enabled the organization's life-saving mission.

Those suffering from cancer and ‘adopted’ are provided food and shelter. There are presently two CHILD Haus locations - one in Manila, near the Philippine General Hospital, and one in Quezon City. Until the children are declared cancer-free and/or have completed their treatments and medical procedures, onechild and one parent are allowed to live at CHILD Haus. If it’s an infant, both parents can stay.

A longtime supporter and regular visitor to CHILD Haus, Karylle, led the children in a rousing song composed by Karylle’s husband, Yael Yuzon. Then ‘Mader’ Ricky’s daughtersang a rendition of Florante’s ‘Handog’ that had been reworded to fit the sentiments of the children at CHILD Haus. These were two songs that the children had learnt and practiced as a “thank you” to the many guests who have helped make the ‘haus’ a reality.





Singer Karylle leads the CHILD Haus children in an uplifting song.

In the end, both ‘Mader’ Ricky and Mr. Sy acknowledged the significance of this event, which commemorates 21 years of compassion, fortitude, and the spirit of giving and sharing.

To know more about inspiring stories and events at SM, visitwww.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media.

SM SUPERMALLS’ LADY SECURITY GUARD GILREN BAJADO HONORED FOR EXEMPLARY ACT

Marikina City – Gilren Bajado, lady security guard of RJC Security Solutions, was recognized as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year at the 43rd Founding Anniversary of the Civil Security Group at Camp Crame. The recognition ceremony was presided over by PNP Chief PGen Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. SM Supermalls Customer Relations Services Senior Assistant Vice President Mr. Almus J. Alabe and Regional CRS Manager Harold James E. Herrera were also in attendance to witness the awarding ceremony.

LG Bajado’s outstanding accomplishment stems from her remarkable act of honesty and integrity on August 3, 2023, at SM Cinema, SM City Marikina. During her clearing duties, she discovered a lost black pouch containing 64,800 pesos, along with ATM cards and assorted ID cards belonging to Mr. Starsky D. Paunan, a 44-year-old staff member of Palarong Pambansa.

Without hesitation, she reported this to the CRS office, ensuring the safe return of the lost valuables to their rightful owner. Her integrity, honesty, and dedication have earned her this prestigious recognition and admiration from her peers and superiors.

SM Supermalls and RJC Security Solutions take immense pride in her achievement, as it reflects the company’s core values of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Her commitment to her duties, her sense of responsibility, and her exemplary character have brought honor not only to herself but also to RJC Security Solutions as a leading provider of comprehensive security services.

The recognition of LG Gilren Bajado as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year strengthens SM Supermalls’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. The company consistently strives to provide security solutions while ensuring that its employees embody the highest ethical standards.

SM Supermalls extends its warmest congratulations to LG Gilren Bajado for her outstanding achievement and for being a shining example of integrity and professionalism. Her actions serve as an inspiration to all and remind us of the impact that a single individual can have on building a safer and more trustworthy society.