The Ber months cannot get any sweeter, so doughnut miss this deal with your BPI Debit Card!
If you’re a BPI Debit cardholder, you can get 3 FREE Original Glazed doughnuts from Krispy Kreme when you spend at least Php 3,000 in any in-store merchants, anywhere from October 1 to November 30, 2023! This promo is open to BPI Debit Mastercard, BPI Debit Cirrus, and BPI Debit Cirrus Gold cardholders.
To avail, simply present a BPI Debit Card transaction slip dated October 1 to November 30, 2023. Remember, online transactions are excluded, and cardholders may avail of the promo only once per redemption day, and per store.
Ready with your receipt? Redeem your free box of three (3) Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donuts at participating Krispy Kreme stores on the following dates: October 12, 19, and 26; and November 16, 23, and 30.
To learn more, visit www.bpi.com.ph. You can also follow @BPI on Facebook and @officialbpi on Instagram for more news and updates.
Chowking, the #1 Chinese QSR brand in the Philippines, brings a deliciously different spin to its beloved Chinese-Style Fried Chicken!
More and more people are discovering the unique flavors of Chowking’s Chinese-Style Fried Chicken. Chowking sneakily held a mystery pop-up event at Capital Commons, Pasig from October 6 to 7. At the pop-up, regular customers and passersby were given a chance to do a taste test of unbranded fried chicken to get their real and unbiased reactions. Not knowing where it came from at first, they later discovered the delicious surprise that it was from Chowking.
Their experiences speak for themselves – from the resounding crunch that comes from the first bite to how the taste perfectly lingers at the last bite. The general consensus? Flavorful at nanunuot ang sarap hanggang sa buto, proving that its burst of authentic Chinese flavors and spices truly makes Chowking’s chicken deliciously different.
Dine in at a Chowking branch near you to discover the #DeliciouslyDifferentChickenfor yourself! You can also enjoy at home via Take-Out, Drive-Thru, and delivery through chowkingdelivery.com or the Chowking App.
Never miss out and share your experiences online when you find out what makes Chowking’s Chinese Style Fried Chicken different.
It’s time to put on your witch’s and wizard’s hats and flock to Shangri-La The Fort, Manila for a Halloween experience on Sunday, October 29 at High Street Café. With tricks, treats, and cauldrons full of eats — here’s a little something you and your family can look forward to this month.
With nine spook-tacular themed buffet stations cooked á la minute, this is an experience you, and your little friends will truly enjoy. Make your way through the High Street Café halls and savour dishes straight from our chef’s cauldron. From pasta, satisfying your charcuterie agenda, sampling our sushi selection, and of course digging into our mains which vary from Prime Rib to Salmon en Croute, there’s bound to be something for the whole family to enjoy.
And when you thought Halloween could not get more exciting, when you dine at High Street Café, your little one can get a special Halloween Card which allows you to purchase an Adventure Zone guest pass for only Php 800. See terms and conditions below.
A Spooky Playdate with Boni the Bull in Adventure Zone
The Halloween card entitles the bearer to avail of an Adventure Zone guest pass for a single child for PHP 800. Guests who will dine with children for lunch in High Street Café on October 29, 2023 are entitled to avail of the Halloween Card.
The Halloween Card can be used to avail of an Adventure Zone guest pass for one time only and is valid any day from October 29 until November 5, 2023, subject to availability. No extensions will be granted.
The Halloween Card cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts, Adventure Zone parties and events, privileges, or other gift certificates.
The Halloween Card and the High Street Café official receipt must be presented at the Adventure Zone reception desk to purchase an Adventure Zone guest pass. Use of the Halloween Card must be mentioned when availing of the Adventure Zone guest pass and for reserving a play period slot. Advanced reservation of a play period slot is recommended.
The Halloween Card is not for sale and is not exchangeable for cash in part or in whole. A damaged or altered Halloween Card will not be accepted and is not replaceable in case of loss.
The holder of the Halloween Card shall abide by the House Rules of Adventure Zone and follow at all times the advice and instructions of the Adventure Zone staff. Those who do not observe the Adventure Zone rules may be required to leave the premises or be refused admission.
Children and adults are required to come in the prescribed dress code (cotton long sleeves, trousers, and socks for children; socks for adults.)
Children must be accompanied by one (1) adult guardian within the activity area. No additional guardian will be allowed.
The Halloween Card must be surrendered upon availing of the Adventure Zone guest pass.
Ridley Scott’s brilliant filmmaking is unmatched. See the acclaimed director’s work on the big screen in Napoleon, starring Academy Award® winner Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, Mission Impossible movies), in cinemas November 29.
To prepare to shoot the movie, Scott assembled his team in a war room – which in this case was as literal a war room as can be when the subject is making a movie. With large-scale models of the sets for battles at Waterloo, Austerlitz, and Toulan, art department drawings, models, Scott – who is an excellent artist and has always storyboarded his own films – brought the entire team together to share his vision and direct his crafts team in the images he is looking to achieve.
On Napoleon, Scott would employ up to 11 cameras at once. Phoenix, who plays iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, was gratified by the opportunity to work again on a Ridley Scott set. “If we happen to get lucky and discover something, and there is a special moment where something was unplanned, then it’s almost guaranteed that Ridley has captured it,” he says. “To have that opportunity as an actor is really rare. Trying to chase something and recreate it is virtually impossible.”
Vanessa Kirby and Joaquin Phoenix
“It allowed us to bring an improvisational nature to the way we worked,” says Kirby, who plays Napoleon’s one true love, Josephine. “You don’t need to remember the exact movements you did in the previous shot. It’s an opportunity for collaboration, as we would go and watch the monitor with Ridley and throw ideas out about what could be done differently.”
Shares production designer Arthur Max, a frequent collaborator of Scott’s: “There is no background with Ridley, no cheating; it’s all about scale and the density of detail. It’s like living in a painting – it is challenging, but also immense fun.”
Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix
Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by Scott, Napoleon captures the iconic French emperor’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed. The film opens in cinemas November 29.
Napoleon is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #Napoleon
After a 40-year long wait, Pangasinan is all set to present its bounty of artisan creations at international shows, with Manila FAME as its first stop.
The province has tapped 10 MSMEs that deliver world-class “Made in Pangasinan” creativity under the ABOUND project which discovers artisans and provides coaching and mentorship. The project is bringing these MSMEs as a group to the prestigious trade exhibition for the first time.
With the full support of Pangasinan Governor Ramon V. Guico III, leaders of the province’s towns of Binalonan and Bolinao, and local agencies, Governor Mon Mon (as he is affectionately called) presented the 10 micro, small, and medium enterprises at the project’s recent launch. The MSMEs have been carefully selected for their world-class and export-quality artistry and products from luxurious-looking fashion pieces to home furnishings that evoke tropical elegance, to fantastic creations that showcase the province’s agricultural bounty and rich heritage.
The Philippines’ premier trade show Manila FAME is finally returning on-site after three years on October 19-21 at the World Trade Center, promising an unforgettable celebration of Filipino creativity and craftsmanship. With the event’s return comes the province of Pangasinan’s attendance – their first in 40 years.
“Promoting the province’s diverse creative industries through prestigious trade events like Manila FAME is a key part of the bigger economic growth initiatives in Pangasinan. MSMEs play a vital role in ensuring inclusive economic growth in the province, as they can help accelerate trade and exportation,” says Gov. Guico. “I believe that the MSMEs joining the Manila FAME will represent the best of everything made in Pangasinan. They embody what Pangasinan, Ang Galing truly means.”
Herwin Buccat known as Herwitanyo, a painter from Bolinao who features surrealist and nature-fantasy-inspired artwork. The ABOUND Team conducted one-on-one coaching on how to interpret his works and fortify his DNA. His commissioned pieces were then translated into art merchandise such as notebooks, tumblers, and pencils, as well as totes, shirts, and hoodies.
Blades, hailing from Pozorrubio, produce swords that have featured in Hollywood films. Project ABOUND has helped evolve these collector’s items into high quality chef knives and trendy fashion accessories such as bespoke necklaces and bracelets. Erastus from Sto. Tomas is a furniture maker, who with the help of Project ABOUND’s product development team, has learned new applications of materials, and now features sleek designs that modernize home and office spaces.
ILO from Laoac is a producer of home accessories made from locally sourced materials. Through the project, this MSME has evolved into using industrial materials for their designs that can very well enter the luxury market. WELAB (Women Empowerment Livelihood Association of Binalonan) used to produce ordinary recycled market bags. With the project’s involvement, their designs were elevated to upcycled handbags that can be considered as a signature collection.
Alma from Pozorrubio is a producer of ethnic droplights. After consistent collaboration and rigorous material research, the products have become one-of-a-kind home and interior accessories characterized by their rustic elegance. Rach based in Aguilar is a maker of bamboo bags. With regular design and product development guidance, these fashion accessories have transformed into chic crystal-embellished bags.
Cawayan from Bolinao utilizes buri to create bags and mat products. After going through process development, and coloring and molding procedures with the ABOUND team, Cawayan weavers now make an inspired, signature bag. Joy based in Basista uses corn husks and bangkuang for home accessories and fashion bags. The project has helped transition the designs from a natural look to a classic luxury aesthetic.
The youngest of this batch of MSMEs, B6 (Blessed 6) began from a group of more than 30 young individuals who have undergone and continue to attend training and guidance through the project. With a lot of effort and support from Mayor Ramon Ronald V. Guico IV, the current crop of emerging artisans and entrepreneurs have produced 7 collections of espadrilles to be launched in both domestic and international markets.
Pangasinan’s Manila FAME bid started with the help of the Artisan Empowerment Association (AEA), which aims to elevate MSMEs in Pangasinan, especially those specializing in handcrafted creations. It is an initiative envisioned by esteemed businesswoman and the chair of the board of the World Citi Group, Arlyn Guico, and industry expert, entrepreneur and CEO of luxury brand Mele + Marie, Rosemarie Oamil, who both hope to show that there’s more to the province than most people think.
“Artisan Empowerment Association equips budding designers and entrepreneurs with capacity-building resources and opportunities like mentorship and training programs that enable them to showcase their work to a wider market so they can uplift their lives and their communities,” shares Ms. Guico.
“Our vision is to help Pangasinan-based artisans reach their highest potential through quality assurance and business development. As we prepare to present our remarkable MSMEs and their diverse product categories at Manila FAME, our vision for a prosperous Pangasinan is more vivid than ever,” assures Rosemarie Oamil.
Catch these top Pangasinan MSMEs and see their incredible artisanal creations up close at the Manila FAME on October 19-21, 2023 at the World Trade Center.
Classic recipes, familiar ingredients, and a trip to the cities with good food as the beginning. At Jones All-Day Bistro and Bakery, a relaxed and show-stopping experience awaits, where casual vibe and extravagance of flavors are harmoniously combined.
That’s why this month, the country’s no.1 Olive Oil Doña Elena, brings another Mediterranean experience through its latest partnership with Jones All-Day with Raintree Group of Restaurants corporate chef and Doña Elena chef ambassador as the helm, Kalel Chan. This limited edition three-course menu is specially priced at P1,200 net and can be ordered separately until November 10, 2023. The portion is impressive and the price is also made accessible to highlight the Doña Elena Special Menu, featuring a different twist on the Mediterranean.
As one of the chefs with close familiarity and unparalleled trust in Doña Elena products, chef Kalel’s special Doña Elena menu is a game changer. The appetizer consists of a trio of an irresistible interplay of Mediterranean and Filipino flavors using different techniques, which chef Kalel describes as “the cooking journey of being a chef.” The first dish is a Grilled Barbeque Gremolata Pork Iberico using Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil. Succulent and smoky, the rendition is inspired by the Filipino-favorite street side grill, using an intensely marbled secreto iberico, smothered with a gremolata sauce and Doña Elena anchovies as part of the mix.
The second appetizer Hamachi Crudo Pani Puri with Sinigang Aguachile features a delightful burst of fried golden hollowed semolina dough stuffed with minced Doña Elena green olives and capers, cucumbers and tomatoes, topped with a fresh hamachi fish lightly drizzled with Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s finished with a light pouring of aguachile, a zesty sinigang soup base. The last item for the appetizer is the Adobong Pusit Arancini with Grilled Pulpo and Bonito Aioli. A dish inspired by the fried Italian appetizer rice balls, it’s fried in Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil to achieve its crisp, crunchy exterior and golden brown color. This bite-sized treat is a mouthful of umami-rich flavors added with Doña Elena green olives and a light drizzle of Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil to enhance its creamy and balanced flavor.
Featuring chef Kalel’s favorite dish, consider the toothsome hunk of Grilled Lamb Ribs using Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil as the star of the show. Laid on a homemade harissa sauce with cold orzo salad added with Doña Elena Black Olives, this rendition brings out a tried and true taste of the Mediterranean. As a staple Mediterranean condiment, the made-from-scratch harissa sauce heavily uses Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil, blended with warming and fiery spices such as chilies, cumin, and coriander balanced with a lightly sweet, red capsicum, which provides its bright orange color. The mixture makes the perfect pair to balance the smoky, charred lamb ribs, served with a light and cold orzo salad with Doña Elena black olives, drizzled with Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Finished with a bright and citrusy gremolata made of finely chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon, it boasts a refreshing balance to the heaviness of the tender and smoky lamb meat.
As a finale, the labneh ice cream is both rich and refreshing, and an indulgent Mediterranean recipe. Its flavor note is a cross between cream cheese and yogurt with a delightful balance of tang and saltiness. For a sweet touch, it’s mixed with sesame-pistachio brittle for some crunch, drizzled with a fruity and fragrant rosemary oil using Doña Elena Olive Oil as its main ingredient.
For a seasoned chef like Kalel, Filipino food is still a go-to dish at home. “Mediterranean dishes use a lot of herbs, which Filipino food usually doesn’t have. But I love to cook Filipino dishes because it’s very homey and I infuse them with Mediterranean ingredients, such as Doña Elena Olive Oil. For example, a simple adobo can be uplifted using Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil,” he notes. For Kalel, cooking oil is the foundation of good cooking, that’s why he puts a premium on the kind of olive oil that he uses. “It’s easy to cook at home when you have good quality ingredients,” he adds.
With Doña Elena’s 100% pure Spanish olive oil, it can easily elevate the taste of any dish with myriad health benefits. Packed with antioxidants and rich in vitamins A, E, and K, this exceptional olive oil is a kitchen staple—something home cooks and chefs reach for day in and day out. Additionally, aside from the extra virgin for dips and salads, pure for sauteing, and pomace olive oil for frying and roasting, Doña Elena offers a diverse range of Mediterranean ingredients to cater to every culinary need.
After years of being cooped up in our homes, many of us have been and continue to be bitten by the travel bug. We’ve come across social media posts of beautiful destinations waiting to be explored—but the question is, how are we going to have a memorable or unique experience?
Well, you’ve got one less problem with Bard, Google’s AI bot and your new travel buddy. From drafting a simple message to answering complex questions, Bard’s got you and your important travel tasks covered. Its availability in more than 40 languages and over 230 countries make it the perfect travel companion.
Bard can definitely help you spark unique ideas for your next trip. Let’s start by asking Bard, “Hi, Bard! Can you help me create an off-the-beaten path travel itinerary?” Here is Bard’s response:
Do your research
The first step is to do your research on your chosen destination. Look for information on smaller towns, cultural festivals, villages, and natural attractions that are often overlooked by tourists. You can find this information in travel blogs, guidebooks, and social media groups.
Talk to locals
Once you have a few ideas of places to visit, talk to locals to get their recommendations. They can tell you about hidden gems that are not well-known to tourists. You can find locals to talk to at your hotel, at restaurants, and on the street.
Take a cooking class
Food is a mirror of a country’s culture. Get to know the place’s culture in a more personal way by learning how to cook or trying out their unique dishes.
Be flexible
When traveling off the beaten path, it is important to be flexible with your itinerary. Things may not always go according to plan, and that is part of the adventure. Be prepared to change your plans if necessary, and enjoy the unexpected.
If you haven’t tried it out yet, now’s the best time to use Bard in your educational journey, personal adventures, and everything in between. Check it out for yourself here.
Halloween is often about the spine-tingling tales, ghoulish costumes, and, of course, the sweet treats. This year, it’s not just about ghosts and witches, but a blast from the past as Krispy Kreme Philippines unveils a delightful surprise. And guess what? Scooby-doo, the iconic Warner Bros. cartoon character we all adored, is taking center stage!
Scooby-doo: A Nostalgic Flashback
Originating in 1969, Scooby-doo and his mystery-solving gang have consistently kept us on the edges of our seats. Owned by Warner Bros., this iconic American cartoon has woven its delightful tales into the fabric of many childhood memories.
Exclusive Krispy Kreme Delights
This festive season, Krispy Kreme is unveiling two exclusive doughnuts that are bound to ignite those fond childhood memories and perhaps, the spirit of mystery-solving!
First up is the Scooby-doo doughnut, a ring doughnut dipped in blue chocolate coating, dolloped with orange kreme & topped with lime green icing and decorated with an adorable Scooby-doo candy topper.
Second is the iconic Mystery Machine doughnut, a ring doughnut dipped in dark choco, sprinkled with choco sprinkles & topped with lime green icing & Mystery Machine candy topper. Who will ever forget this unique van that transports us to the grimmest crime scenes?
That’s not it! After a grueling time of finding clues, quench your thirst with the Midnight Mallow Kreme Soda. It is a cauldron-inspired drink made with Mug Root Beer, toasted mallow flavor, topped with sea salt kreme and finished off with dark chocolate sprinkles. The best pair to your Halloween doughnut!
“We love Halloween at Krispy Kreme! It’s one of our most favorite seasons and we are glad to be offering a very special doughnut collection for our Originals. The Scooby-doo Halloween Doughnuts are close to our hearts as we all grew up watching them solve different mysteries and to be able to bring them to life is something we are looking forward to! We hope that our guests would also enjoy this collection while getting on that Halloween costume or hopping on their Trick or Treat trips! We’re really excited to see you in one of our stores and try on our Scooby-doo collection!” said Ysabel Cruz, Senior Marketing Manager of Krispy Kreme.
Satisfy your mystery-loving taste buds with the Scooby-doo Halloween doughnuts, priced from P70, and the enchanting Midnight Mallow Kreme Soda at P135 for 20oz. But hurry, they’re available from October 13 to 31, 2023, only. Whether you wish to visit in person or prefer a doorstep delivery, a host of options including now.krispykreme.com.ph, GrabFood, Foodpanda, Pick.a.Roo, OrderMo, and Groover are at your service.
The first ever localised Tom and Jerry series, featuring the beloved cartoon cat and mouse in Singapore, will premiere on Cartoon Network, the Cartoon Network Asia YouTube channel, and HBO GO from Saturday, October 21.
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In the seven-part series, the legendary cartoon frenemies take their adventures to the Lion City as they weave through the labyrinth of colourful neighbourhoods, modern skyscrapers and luscious city-in-nature experiences. New episodes air every Saturday on Cartoon Network and YouTube, with four episodes immediately available on HBO GO followed by a second episode drop in November.
Christopher Ho, Head of Kids – Southeast Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “It was important for us to create stories and environments that feel authentically ‘Singapore’ – and at the same time honour the distinct animation style and sense of humour that has made Tom and Jerry so well loved for generations. Catch their antics as they experience local delicacies durian and ice kachang, and encounter Merli – a character inspired by Singapore’s mythical Merlion – in iconic locations like the Botanic Gardens, Sentosa and Marina Bay.”
Tom and Jerry is one of the leading animation properties in Warner Bros. Discovery’s franchise portfolio with a global social reach of 50 million and almost 30 billion minutes watched on the Warner Bros. Kids YouTube channel. There have been more than 500 episodes and 15 movies made so far in its 83-year history, securing seven Academy Awards along the way. This new series is part of a wider partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery and Singapore Tourism Board to collaborate on content that will spotlight and inspire travel to destination Singapore.
Follow @CartoonNetworkAsia on social pages for more information: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube – new Tom and Jerry episodes will be available weekly on this playlist.
Episode Descriptions:
Ep 1 (series premiere on October 21): Sky’s The Limit – Tom & Jerry take their chase to the skies. Kite-flying has never been this intense. Who will emerge as the ultimate master of strings?
Ep 2 (October 28): What Goes Around Comes Around – Tom is up to his usual nonsense, but two can play at this game as they take their chase into the neighbourhood. Leave it to Jerry to turn the tables on Tom!
Ep 3 (November 4): Be Careful What You Fish For – Jerry has his eyes set on Tom’s catch of the day and is determined to stand in the way. Tom is also bent on getting a taste of the sea one way or the other! Will they sink or swim?
Ep 4 (November 11) Count On Merli – Tom & Jerry zip along Singapore’s vibrant riverside and make a new friend – Merli! Will Merli succeed in being the maestro of peace between the two?
Ep 5 (November 18) Ice Ice Paradise – It’s another hot and humid day in Singapore. Cool down with Tom and Jerry by the beach as they chase each other into a frenzy for an icy delight – Ice Kachang!
Ep 6 (November 25) Colourful Chase – Jerry fancies himself an artist, but Tom disagrees. Their artistic antics blur lines between art and chaos. Other than a trail of mess, what else will they leave behind?
Ep 7 (Sneak peek premiered on August 7, 2023 – link) What’s That Smell – One cat’s delicacy is another mouse’s poison. Tom & Jerry get caught in a thorny issue over the aroma of durian. Will the King of Fruits help reconcile their differences?
One of Asia’s leading financial publication, Asiamoney has, for a third year in a row, named Universal Robina Corp. (URC) as the Philippines’ most outstanding company in the consumer staples sector in its Asia’s Outstanding Poll 2023.
Asiamoney handed the award to URC, one of the Philippines’ largest food manufacturers, after an exhaustive survey of the region’s top capital movers and financial experts.
URC president and CEO Irwin Lee said clinching the award three times in a row “serves as a validation of the quality of our product, and a testament to the unyielding trust and confidence that our valued customers have in us”.
“It is also a recognition of the remarkable dedication shown by our workforce, and a reaffirmation of the overall excellence that defines our company,” he added.
Asiamoney is a top source of news, commentaries and data services for international capital markets.
The 2023 Asia’s Outstanding Company Poll covered over 1,225 fund managers, analysts, bankers and ratings agencies. In total, 7,653 votes were received for publicly listed companies across 13 markets in Asia.
The results recognized 194 companies as being the most outstanding in their respective sectors and markets.
The poll was designed to acknowledge listed firms that have excelled in areas such as financial performance, management team excellence, investor relations and corporate social responsibility.
Lee thanked the diverse group of fund managers, analysts, bankers, and ratings agencies who participated in the voting.
“We are also grateful to all our stakeholders – employees, suppliers, customers, and consumers – whose unwavering support and dedication have been instrumental in our resilience during the recent challenging years,” he added.
Lee said the latest award reinforces URC’s commitment to becoming the “foremost sustainable food and beverage enterprise from the Philippines, that delight consumers around the world with good food choices”.URC produces iconic brands such as Great Taste, C2 Cool & Clean, Piattos, Maxx candy and Cream-O cookies, which have been part of Filipinos’ lives for decades. One of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, URC also has significant, and growing, presence in ASEAN. Its leading regional brands include Fun-O, Tivoli and Lexus.
Asiamoney, one of Asia’s leading financial publications has, for a third year in a row, named Universal Robina Corp. (URC) as the Philippines’ most outstanding company in the consumer staples sector in its Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll. URC produces popular food and beverage brands such as Cream-O cookies, which are widely available in the region.
