In the film “Bullet Train”, Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world’s fastest train. The end of the line is just the beginning in this non-stop thrill-ride through modern-day Japan from David Leitch, the director of Deadpool 2.
Japanese-British actor/martial artist Andrew Koji plays the role of Kimura, a low-level Tokyo criminal who has hit rock bottom. An alcoholic in a perpetual haze, he boards the train ready to exact his revenge on the unknown culprit who attacked his son and ultimately redeem himself and restore honor to his family name.
Andrew Koji as Kimura (courtesy of Columbia Pictures)
For Koji, the complexity of the character and the film’s relatable themes of luck and family resonated. “I’ve never seen a character like Kimura before, let alone in a big Hollywood film like Bullet Train. From the moment you first see him, you know he’s a man in crisis, made worse by the disapproval of his father. He’s a decisive moment that incites the whole film and his storyline.”
“This film is about luck, and like Ladybug, I think Kimura’s always felt unlucky his whole life,” Koji continues. “When you have a victim mentality, you attract that kind of energy. But he’ll have a moment when his luck turns around.”
Andrew Koji as Kimura (courtesy of Columbia Pictures)
“Andrew’s character is the heartbeat of the movie,” says Leitch. “It’s definitely Ladybug’s story, but the emotional center – and the most complex relationship in the movie – is the relationship between Kimura and The Elder.”
As Kimura’s stoic, unyielding father, known as the Elder, Hiroyuki Sanada takes on the multi-layered character of the modest florist who is fiercely protective of his family. Even as Kimura loses himself in a bottle and feels the enormous shame he’s brought to his family, the Elder knows his son is a survivor. “Getting the role was a dream, but then I find out that Hiroyuki Sanada is playing my dad,” says Koji. “This whole experience has been a bit surreal. I never saw my path ever crossing with Hiroyuki Sanada.”
Hiroyuki Sanada as The Elder (courtesy of Columbia Pictures)
When the Elder, worried about Kimura, boards the train, he shares some sage wisdom with Ladybug. “He explains the lore of Tentou-mushi – Japanese for ladybug,” says screenwriter Zak Olkewicz. “The explanation is that there is a spot on its back for each of the seven sorrows of the world of mankind. Tentou-mushi isn’t lucky – it holds all the bad luck, so others may live in peace with good luck. That, to me, is such a beautiful moment – a discussion of acceptance of your place in the world.”
Bullet Train is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #BulletTrainMovie
The Ika-34 GAWAD CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, or Gawad Alternatibo continues to showcase this year’s finalists of various films at the newly launched CCP Arthouse Cinema or Tanghalang Manuel Conde (TMC) this August 6-14, 2022.
This year’s theme, ‘GIYA – Tahakin at panoorin ang mga pelikulang giya ng ating panahon.’, showcases the ability of films to act as a guide for people as they navigate through life changes. The theme emphasizes that “Memory and history have blind spots. The ineffable escapes and defies language. But film, where shadows lurk and tease darkness and light, will provide us the lens to sift through contradictions, will mark the limits of chaos, and serve as a beacon of a nation’s becoming.”
The 34th Gawad Alternatibo is held in four (4) main categories – Animation, Documentary, Experimental, and Short Feature.
There will be ten (10) entries for Animation, ten (10) for Documentary, eleven (11) for Experimental, and fifteen (15) for Short Feature.
The winners will be chosen by respective Jury Members per category: Animation – Deborah Tudtud (Chairperson), Danilo Montano, and Wayie Canoy; Documentary – Lester Valle (Chairperson), Alyx Arumpac, and Joanna Arong; Experimental – King Catoy (Chairperson), Rhine Bernardino, and Tad Ermitaño; and Short Feature – Jason Tan Liwag (Chairperson), Jun Sabayton, and Tara Illenberger.
Talkbacks will be held on August 6 for Documentary, August 7 for Experimental and Animation, and August 8 for Short Feature. Exhibition sections such as the Curated List and Retrospective films feature the GAWAD Alternatibo Winners from 2020 to 2021.
The Gawad Alternatibo, established in 1987, is recognized as the longest-running independent film and video competition of its kind in Asia. It is one of the main highlights of the 18th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which also runs from August 5-14, 2022. The Gawad Awards Night will be held on August 13 (Saturday), 2022 at 6:15 p.m. at the CCP Arthouse Cinema or TMC.
Visit www.gawadalternatibo.org and www.facebook.com/gawadalt to learn more about Gawad Alternatibo. For information on the 18th Cinemalaya Film Festival screening schedules and other offerings, follow the official CCP and Cinemalaya social media sites on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For additional information, go to the CCP website at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph.
here’s something beautiful when reminiscing about moments we share with our loved ones. Cindys knows this very well and has strived to be part of these moments, offering baked treats that help make these moments memorable and heartwarming.
Before growing into one of the Filipinos’ beloved food companies, Cindys, a well-known Filipino brand, began its roots in a humble neighborhood bakery & restaurant in Tarlac City in 1972. Their range of fluffy, warm bread and cakes, as well as well-loved fast food dishes, have been the community’s choice when selecting what they would like to have for breakfast, merienda, celebrations and other occasions.
Cindys won the hearts and taste buds of a larger community as it transformed into a full restaurant where they offered their best-selling chicken barbeque and palabok. Their line “The Place to Be” etched an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of every Filipino.
Cindys eventually expanded to the rest of Luzon with their bakery products, charming Filipinos with a fresh and delicious range of quality breads, cakes, pastries, and other ready-to-eat food products.
Cindys’ range of cake products are the perfect cakes for celebrations. At the same time, the typical Pinoy favorites such as the pandesal, Pan de Espana, Pan de Coco, loaf breads, and ensaymadas are perfect for big and small moments with friends and family. Indeed, whether it’s a big or small occasion, Cindys is sure to turn wonderful and enriching food experiences into great moments they will cherish forever.
In its 50th year, Cindys has established its heritage as a bakery that offers heartwarming and delicious food to Filipinos. It continues to emphasize what made them stand out in the first place: high-quality, affordable baked treats that warm the hearts and tummies of every Filipino, as they celebrate different moments in their lives.
Through the years, Cindys has opened 65 branches and 130 dealers across many provinces and major cities in Luzon. And as Cindys goes into their next 50 years, they are committed to expand with more branches in Luzon, Metro Manila and other parts of the country, bringing with them the kind of products that we have all come to love!
With more Filipinos relying on e-commerce to get their essentials, this has also increased the need to protect them due to the growing number of fraudulent activities happening in the digital space. In a Consumer Pulse Survey conducted by TransUnion in February 20221, of the over 1,000 Filipino adults polled, 53% said they were targeted by fraudsters in the previous 3 months. From the same survey, 42% said they were scammed by Phishing, 38% were victimized by money and gift card scams, while 30% were scammed by third-party sellers via online retail shops. While businesses in different industries are continuously upgrading their platforms, fraudsters also search for ways on how they can adapt to the ever-changing landscape and discover new vulnerabilities.
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes the need to enhance user protection and security by educating customers on vulnerabilities, and how they can avoid being a victim of fraud. With the recently launched Shopee Cares PH – an online community platform where Shopee provides customer education and support – the goal is to empower consumers with proper know-hows and tips on how they can protect themselves from phishing scams, money and gift card scams, and third party seller scams.
Martin Yu, Shopee Philippines Director, said, “Shopee has always been committed to ensuring that every Filipino’s online shopping experience is safe and reliable, and Shopee Cares is a testament to that. Through this platform, we aim to equip them with knowledge on how to shop safely and combat these online scams together so that they can continuously enjoy shopping online.”
With Shopee Cares PH, users are also encouraged to seek help for any product inquiry or concern, and inspire other users through their memorable Shopee finds and experiences. Sale tips and tricks are also provided to ensure online shopping is made enjoyable with exclusive deals and promos.
“As more Filipinos rely on e-commerce, we continuously ensure that measures are in place to make their experience with Shopee more secure. What we want is for our shoppers to continue enjoying the benefits of online shopping, as this has become an essential part of their daily lives,” Yu added.
When it comes to healthy food choices, SaladStop! undoubtedly has a wide array of wholesome salads, wraps, warm proteins, and snacks. Now, they have added a classic seasonal favorite to join the Daily Bowls line-up of exclusive salads to provide even more appetizing choices to subscribers.
Daily Bowls Exclusive: Cauli-fornia Dreamin’ Wrap Romaine, red & white cabbage, cauliflower cheese patty, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, baked mushrooms, carrots, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, & pumpkin seeds – all tossed in a creamy Basil Pesto dressing.
Keep on Cauli-fornia Dreamin’
Previously launched in 2019 and 2021 as a seasonal salad, the Cauli-fornia Dreamin’ salad is made even better this time around. Enjoy the bright and tasty mix of romaine, red & white cabbage, cauliflower cheese patty, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, baked mushrooms, carrots, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds – all tossed in a creamy Basil Pesto dressing.
Unique to this vegetarian salad is the Cauliflower Cheese Patty, which is made from scratch using three different types of cheeses: feta, parmesan, and cheddar. It’s a great source of fiber and has no artificial flavors or colorings.
Taste the vibrant flavors of the Cauli-fornia Dreamin’ salad or wrap, now available as a Daily Bowls Exclusive. As a special treat to launch this new exclusive on the Daily Bowls menu, subscribers can enjoy 15% off on all Daily Bowls subscriptions when you sign-up from today until August 6 at saladstop.pickup.ph. (Delivery of subscriptions start on August 8.)
Enjoy the Cauli-fornia Dreamin’ Salad at home or on-the-go! Have your Daily Bowls subscription plan delivered to you at home or in the office!
Get to know the Exclusives
Try out hearty new flavors with the Daily Bowls Exclusives menu, a lineup of never-before-released salads, wraps, & warm proteins that can only be ordered with a 3-day or 5-day plan.
Dig into the Homemade Quinoa Patty (Romaine, rocket, pumpkin quinoa patty, green apple, avocado, tomatoes, baked mushroom, Balsamic Soy Vinaigrette), The Refresher (Romaine, baked salmon, cucumber, black olives, alfalfa sprouts, beetroot, sunflower seeds, roasted almonds, Basil Vinaigrette),High Protein(Romaine, red & white cabbage, pan seared tofu, roasted chicken, broccoli, ripe mango, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, Arabian Spiced Vinaigrette),orBalsamic Beetroot Bowl (Romaine, kale, quinoa, pumpkin quinoa patty, chickpeas, beetroot, Balsamic Soy Vinaigrette).
Daily Bowls Exclusives are available for delivery on Fridays with every subscription plan.
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Explore Daily Bowls by SaladStop! at saladstop.pickup.ph for daily deliveries of SaladStop! Signatures plus specially-crafted exclusive bowls at home or in the office. Opt for the 3-day subscription (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) to kickstart a health journey or the 5-day subscription (Monday to Friday) to supplement a personal wellness plan.
Hilton Manila welcomes the Mid-Autumn festival with a Lunar Reunion mooncake box, featuring an indulgent array of traditional baked varieties of classic and modern flavors.
A celebration of craftsmanship and a festive centerpiece, this year’s mooncake box design pays homage to the auspicious full moon. With this unity and wholeness in mind, this year’s box features its circular shape front and center, embossed in striking gold. Within, four individual cake boxes make up a full circle to represent the harmonious coming together of family members.
John Lucas, General Manager of Hilton Manila says, “Mid-autumn festival is a splendid time where families come together to reunite under the full moon. Let’s take this time to appreciate the time spent with our loved ones as we savor the sweet delicacies the season has to offer.”
Make it a gift to behold with our medley of traditional baked mooncake flavors, including the classics – Red Bean with Single Yolk, Lotus with Single Yolk, Mixed Nuts and White Lotus with Double Yolk and Red Lotus with Black Sesame and Double Yolk. Prices start at Php 1,888 nett for Lunar Reunion Package (Box of Two).
LUNAR REUNION: A Mid-Autumn Delicacy
July 15 to September 10, 2022 Savor a unique selection of golden baked delights, made for treasured moments with loved ones.
LUNAR REUNION PREMIUM HAMPER
Php 32,888 nett Inclusive of Dalmore 18 Years Whisky with two (2) Dalmore Glasses, White Truffle Sunflower Oil, Black Truffle Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lunar Reunion Package (Box of Four)
LUNAR REUNION PACKAGE (BOX OF FOUR)
Php 2,888 nett Red Bean with Single Yolk Lotus with Single Yolk Mixed Nuts Red Lotus with Black Sesame and Double Yolk
LUNAR REUNION PACKAGE (BOX OF TWO)
Php 1,888 nett Red Bean with Single Yolk Lotus with Single Yolk
MID-AUTUMN TREASURES
Usher in the auspicious Mid-Autumn Festival and celebrate the warmth of reunion with Executive Chinese Chef Kevin Xu’s signature culinary creations. Php 19,888 nett for six (6) persons Php 38,888 nett for six (6) persons
For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 917 826 6442, send an email to MNLPH_F&Binquiries@hilton.com or visit https://www.hiltonmanila.com. Follow @hiltonmanila on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
On the third weekend of August, from August 19 to 21, The Peninsula Manila welcomes back MaArte, the elegant fundraising bazaar that benefits the Museum Foundation of the Philippines. The foundation’s mission is to raise funds and awareness for the National Museum of the Philippines and its network.
MaArte had its beginnings in February 2009 as a complementary event to HABI, The Second ASEAN Traditional Textiles Symposium, a four-day international conference held in Manila. As the conference’s Market Encounter, it allowed delegates the opportunity to appreciate and acquire Philippine textiles and jewelry.
Since then, MaArte has grown in scope and has undergone several iterations in various venues. In 2017, it found a new home in The Peninsula Manila and has since been rebranded as MaArte at The Pen.
To date, MaArte at The Pen is a much-awaited event that celebrates Filipino craftsmanship. After two years of the COVID pandemic, the 2022 edition will bring back previous participants who offer a varied array of thoughtfully-made merchandise while introducing elements that signal the event’s emergence into a new normal.
The overarching theme of MaArte at The Pen 2022 is to celebrate the Filipino creative soul.
MaArte at The Pen 2022 will recognize not just traditional Filipino craft and design but also bring to the fore contemporary Philippine design in the fields of fashion, furniture, and accessories.
Philippine Art Events Inc., the group that owns and operates Art Fair Philippines and Art in the Park will run MaArte at The Pen 2022. The event is supported by Major Sponsors Ayala Land Premier and BPI.
“We are glad to support an event that promotes Filipino craftsmanship and design, and at the same time provides our clients with special experiences and empowering financial solutions,” said Jenelyn Z. Lacerna, BPI SVP and Unsecured Lending and Cards, Product and Sales Head.
A Special Exhibit: SLIM at The Lobby
Salvacion Lim Higgins, known by the acronym Slim, was a fashion designer whose career began in post-World War II Manila, from 1947 until her passing in 1990. The first decade of her career is considered a golden era in Philippine fashion. She was known for creating some of the most avant-garde silhouettes of her time, both for evening gowns and ternos. Considered a master in her techniques of draping and embellishment, her beautiful creations have been the subject of a retrospective at the National Museum of the Philippines in 2009. In June of this year, the Philippine government recognized her with the distinction of National Artist for Fashion Design.
MaArte at The Pen puts together a vignette of ensembles by Slim featuring native influences such as jusi, cutwork embroidery, and raffia trimming. The dresses date from 1952 to the early 1980s and have been loaned from the archives of Slim’s Fashion & Arts School. Nine of her fabulous creations will be on view at The Lobby from August 15 to 27, 2022.
Painter Mark Lewis Higgins, the late designer’s son who serves as the current Director of Slim’s Fashion & Arts School, will curate this special exhibit.
PHxMaArte, a section on contemporary fashion
For 2022, MaArte at The Pen will bring contemporary Philippine fashion to the forefront.
Neil Felipp
To spotlight the breadth of Filipino fashion design, this year’s bazaar works together with the PHx Fashion Group to introduce PHxMaArte, a section that will acquaint MaArte visitors with the next generation of Filipino designers. They trumpet unconventional lines and global mindsets. Among those debuting new collections in this section are BAGASÁO, NeilFelipp, and Kelvin Morales, labels coming off stints at Tokyo Fashion Week. Jude Macasinag flies in Manifesto, recently presented for his bachelor graduation collection at the Institut Francais de la Mode in Paris.
The PHx Fashion Group also worked in consultation with fashion schools SoFA Design Institute and iAcademy, as well as the fashion design department of the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde to feature three graduates as part of the PHxMaArte selection.
Apparel and Fashion Accessories
MaArte takes pride in the role it has played in propelling into the mainstream apparel brands that have advocated the use of traditional Filipino textiles. Incorporating indigenous embroidery patterns and techniques into their merchandise are the hallmarks of MaArte at The Pen pioneers, brands like Filip+Inna and Good Luck Humans. This year’s MaArte brings back these beloved labels, along with, among others, Rurungan Collective, WYC Wear Your Culture, Two Chic, and Creative Definitions + Lakat Sustainables.
The Heirloom and the Current in Home Accessories, Furniture, and Jewelry Design
The choices for MaArte visitors will suit a range of inclinations. To highlight our rich traditions, respected purveyors of Philippine antiques, tribal art, and maps Unang Panahon, Gallery Deus, Leon Gallery, and Gallery of Prints will debut choice pieces in their first-ever MaArte appearances.
Natalya Lagdameo
Likewise, MaArte at The Pen’s selection of jewelry from, among others, Riqueza, Micki Olaguer, Tim Tam Ong, and Natalya Lagdameo, will run from pre-colonial gold trinkets to vintage estate jewelry to accessories in wood, bone, and brass for casual everyday wear.
Ito Kish
Also marking his first time at MaArte is Ito Kish. The home accessories and furniture carried by his eponymous shop reflect an enduring passion for design. Joining him are MaArte stalwarts Beyond Borders, DOMESTICITY – TILIA, and the non-profit Gifts and Graces.
To add more depth to the home section, MaArte organizers consulted architect, furniture designer, and former Bluprint magazine editor Tina Bonoan. Her lineup includes Azcor Lighting Systems,Touch of Craft, and HOLICOW, all found at the 6th floor.
Traditional Textiles
Harking back to its very first bazaar, fabric collections that highlight native Filipino traditions always have a place at the event. This year, some of the brands featuring them are Balay ni Atong and WVN Living, plus Ifugao-based community weaver Marlon Martin.
MaArte Talks at Salon de Ning
Presented by Ayala Land Premier, the lecture series MaArte Talks runs at 2:00 pm daily from August 19 to 21 at the hotel’s Salon de Ning. The schedule is as follows:
Sheryl Ebon-Martinez
August 19: A TEAPOT’S JOURNEY: A BRIEF HISTORY
Sheryl Ebon-Martinez shares her fascination with tea and how this beverage carved a path for her as a potter at 40 years old.
Take in a brief history and the origin of tea, and subsequently, tea ware. Marvel at how this has birthed numerous tea cultures and traditions, thousands of functional designs, and even works of art from all over the world, 5,000 years after tea was first discovered.
Rita Nazareno & Gabby Lichauco
August 20: PHILIPPINE DESIGN AND CRAFT TODAY BY NAZARENO/ LICHAUCO
Nazareno/Lichauco’s Rita Nazareno (Zacarias 1925) and Gabby Lichauco (Open
Studio) will share their insights, experiences, and practices regarding today’s
Philippine contemporary craft and design landscape
Mark Lewis Higgins, Photo by Cyrus Panganiban for ANCx
August 21: PARIS & MANILA: A TALE OF TWO CITIES :
The Golden Age of Haute Couture on the Opposite Sides of the World.
Mark Lewis Higgins will discuss the twilight of World War II, and the decade of 1947 to 1957, as a backdrop to two parallel stories and careers that were happening in two capital cities – Paris and Manila. The designers were Christian Dior and Salvacion Lim Higgins. This period is what fashion historians now refer to as the Golden Age of Haute Couture.
MaArte Fair 2022 participants
With an expected participant list of 94, MaArte at The Pen 2022 promises to more than make up for its two-year absence, bringing back to the hotel a stylish buzz for the exquisitely Philippine-made.
Mich Dulce
The complete list of participants is as follows:
PHxMaArte: Alexie, BAGASÁO, Basic Movement x Polo Redux, Café City Club, ec / Eustacia, Feanne, HA.MÜ, J Makitalo, Jill Lao, Jude Macasinag, Kelvin Morales, Land of Nod, Lilianna Manahan, Mich Dulce, Neil Felipp, nicolò, RANDOLF, Tropik Beatnik, and Viña Romero.
PHx MaArte also collaborated with fashion schools to present the works by CLIO DL by Clio de Leon (De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde), Kill Joy Studios by Eugene Malabad (iAcademy), and Le Ngok by Jiale Zhang (SoFa Design Institute).
Apparel: ALLENA, Antukin Sleepwear, COCO & TRES, CREATIVE DEFINITIONS + LAKAT, Ethnique, Filip + Inna, Good Luck, Humans, Maison Métisse, Mich Araullo, PNay, Rurungan Collective, Two Chic, WYC Wear Your Culture
Fashion accessories: Aranaz, Beatriz, Capricho, Cariñosa, LALLY DIZON DESIGN CONCEPTS, Matthew and Melka Accessories by Ken Samudio, TdLG, MCV Designs, Vesti, Yvette’s Bags and Beads Collection, Raja Watch Co., Ramir, Siklo Pilipinas
Traditional Textiles: Balay ni Atong, Ifugao Nation, La Herminia, WVN Living
Furniture: ITO KISH, OSMUNDO FURNITURE GALLERY, Zarate Manila, Azcor Lighting Systems
Heirloom: Gallery Deus, Gallery of Prints, Treasures of Time Fine Antiques, León Gallery, and Unang Panahon Arts and Antiques.
Home Accessories: Beyond Borders Philippines, Cabaña Workshop, Daily Schedule PH, DOMESTICITY – TILIA, Gifts and Graces Fair Trade Foundation, Iraya Mangyan Art, Kassa, Milvidas, Touch of Craft, HOLICOW PH, Bicol Sweetgrass Handicrafts, OLIVER & MAUDE Home, Oscar Mejia III, PINTA + PIKA PIKA, Provenciana, Silahis Center, Whimsy by Silay Export, Inc., Vallehermoso Helping Hands Foundation Inc.
Jewelry: CARO WILSON, Maria Angelica Rare Finds, Micki Olaguer, NLagdameo, Riqueza Jewellery by Erica Concepcion-Reyes, Tim Tam Ong, and Whisenhunt Fine Jewelry.
Pottery: Joey De Castro Pottery, ORYOQI Ceramics, and Siegrid Bangyay Pottery.
Food and Beverage: Auro Chocolate, The Pantry \ Domicillo Selections, and Tsaa Laya.
For more information and updates, follow the MaArte Fair on Instagram @maartefair and Facebook at www.facebook.com/maartefair.
BPI will be the exclusive payments partner for MaArte at the Pen 2022, providing special offers and flexible payment options. BPI Credit Cardholders will be able to enjoy up to 6 months Real 0% Special Installment Plan and Buy Now Pay 3 months later on installment purchases.
Have you found your one true pairing? More often than not, these things are subtly introduced into our lives but leave quite the impact once it’s all been said and done. Like, ice cream on a hot summer day, popcorn and movies, bacon and eggs, a burger with fries on the side, and the forever table staple in life events, foodpanda and Coke!
foodpanda is one to thank for opening the gates to making amazing eats and elevated dining experiences more accessible while Coke is what makes bonds greater and moments better. Together? These two are a match made in heaven!
The best of all? foodpanda and Coke are collaborating to usher in a new generation of traditions in their mission to promote strengthened bonds and togetherness. And as part of this joint effort, foodpanda is giving foodies the power to mix and match until they find their “one true pairing.”
Whether they’re in the mood for a chicken fix, a plate of pizza and pasta, or a deep dive into the flavors of Asia, they can now make it #BetterWithCoke anywhere and anytime. It’s a guaranteed treat for all, lifestyle influencers included!
For Sef Balmocena, he finds that his favorite meals from foodpanda are “not complete without taking a sip of Coke.”
Then there’s Yael Arevalo, who says, “Everytime na mag-lulunch kami ng friends ko, o-order kami sa foodpanda, at syempre, hinding-hindi nawawala ang Coke!”
While trends may come and go, what stays true is the taste, now linked to a memory, a time, a person, or a place. Similar to how it played a part in Camille Alipio-Luzande’s formative years, which she believes lets them taste the feeling and bring to life the idea that “drinking Coke alone or together is a simple pleasure that makes everyday moments more special. Which is better now than ever since I can order through foodpanda!”
Yet, beyond just a perfect meal partner, Patricia Dauz finds Coke as a symbol. “Strengthening bonds between family, friends and even strangers.” She shares.
Understandably, nothing beats an absolute classic, and to Aubrey Lim there’s only one definitive mealtime experience she would keep coming back to over and over again. “It’s eating my favorite burger from foodpanda under the skies!” She said.
And if you’re in a rebellious mood, why not take a page off of Aubrey’s go-to and embark on a gastronomic trip for your next fave combo through foodpanda? The place where the digital and physical collide to bring a wide array of mouth-watering and thirst-quenching virtual selections into real-world satisfaction for utmost convenience and money-saving promo deals!
Fortunately, foodpanda is now combo-ready for mixing and matching with its current partnership with Coke to make cherishing mealtimes even more accessible. As part of this joint effort, foodpanda is launching deals nationwide to make mealtimes #BetterWithCoke, allowing users to save while pairing their chosen lunch or dinner feast with the beverage through notable-merchant partners in order to create their ultimate dream combo.
LUNCH:
Use the code, COKELUNCH to get ₱80 off from 11 AM to 3PM, with a minimum spend of ₱500 at select restaurants nationwide
DINNER:
Use the code, COKEDINNR to get₱100 off from 4 PM to 8PM, with a minimum spend of ₱500 at select restaurants nationwide.
Valid for food delivery until October 12, 2022 only. Limited redemptions only. T&Cs apply. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-145419 Series of 2022.
Ready to order? Download the foodpanda app and start making your favorite meals #BetterWithCoke, available on the Google Play Store (Android) and Apple App Store (IOS).
Seoul Vibe is about the baby-drivers of Sanggye-dong who dreamed of the American dream during the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Due to an external threat by prosecutor Ahn, the drivers are forced to create slush funds for Myeong-dong’s big-hand “Ms. Kang” to figure out her dirty secret. As a result, they become rising stars in the industry. The Sanggye-dong friends, who were able to do everything with a “pony pick-up truck,” are now faced in severe danger. After facing the crisis, they wake up and upgrade “Pony+Sonata+Grandeur (local korean cars of the time)” to the level of SUPREME, defeating all the great evils of the time and leaving Korea to realize the American dream.
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recently launched the #ShareTheConfidence campaign in partnership with Whisper and World Vision, to educate Filipinos on the importance of menstrual hygiene management. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan, the company’s umbrella CSR arm that seeks to provide support for communities in need through partnerships with various humanitarian organizations.
As part of the campaign, Whisper pledged to match and donate sanitary products for every Whisper product sold on Shopee from May 28 to June 30. Almost 130,000 young women from World Vision’s partner communities all over the Philippines benefitted from the initiative and received sanitary products through the delivery efforts of Shopee Xpress, Shopee’s logistics arm. Apart from raising awareness on proper menstrual hygiene management, the #ShareTheConfidence campaign also aimed to break the stigma around menstrual health and address the issue of period poverty in the Philippines.
Last July 22, Shopee and its partners culminated the #ShareTheConfidence campaign with an on-site event in Laurel, Batangas to turn over Whisper sanitary pads to over 85,000 beneficiaries within the area.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, shared “Everything we do at Shopee goes back to our main mission of serving the underserved through our technology. We are humbled to partner with Whisper and World Vision to empower Filipinas in need. We look forward to maximizing our platform to deliver even more meaningful initiatives that will benefit communities all over the Philippines.”
With Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee furthers its objective to make e-commerce for everyone by helping communities benefit from the power of digital transformation wherever they are in the Philippines.
