When it comes to snacks, it’s absolutely true that Filipinos want to munch on something that’s deliciously satisfying. They want something that can easily fill them up, and they sure won’t settle for something that’s bitin.
That’s why you can’t go wrong with the satisfying goodness of the Jollibee Tuna Pie. It’s great to have anytime, anywhere, especially this season. The Jollibee Tuna Pie, available in both Original and Spicy flavors, never fails to hit the spot with its creamy tuna filling and golden pie crust that delivers crispy-creamy goodness with every bite!
“We know that Jollibee fans absolutely love Tuna Pie—both the Original and Spicy flavors! The creamy tuna filling and that crispy golden pie crust will never let them down, especially when they’re craving for a great fish snack this season!” said Bea Bediones, Jollibee Marketing – Brand Manager for Pies.
The Jollibee Tuna Pie is available for only PHP 45 for the Original Solo, PHP 132 for the Original Trio, PHP 49 for Spicy Solo, and PHP 145 for the Spicy Trio in all Jollibee stores nationwide. Have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, or #87000. Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out!
For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
To celebrate National Women’s Month, the CCP Film, Broadcast, and New Media Division (CCP FBNMD) will have a special film screening that highlights the different facets, strengths and braveries of Filipino women.
Tagged “Women and the Camera” the featured films are: full-length film “Ronda (Patrol)” by Nick Olanka and short feature “Gutab” by Mary Andrea Palmares, on view starting at 3pm, March 11 until March 18, at the CCP Vimeo Channel.
“Ronda” follows the story of a policewoman, named Paloma, who is torn between the realities of her job and being a mother to a teenage son. Despite her son Leo missing for two days, she continues to patrol around the city every night.
The movie presents a slice of her life as she deals with her regulars — crooks that roam the night and crooks that litter within the police force, characters that test her values and validates her ideals as an enforcer of the law, as a mother, and ultimately as a human being.
Meanwhile, “Gutab centers on two young women, Jo-an and Sabel, who live two different lives in a small provincial town.
Known for winning different local beauty pageants, Jo-an is the epitome of an innocent and beautiful young woman. On the other hand, Sabel is a mat weaver’s daughter who dreams to be free from certain societal constraints. Their last encounter together before Sabel leaves home urges Jo-an to make a life-changing decision.
Members of the CCP Film Society will enjoy the exclusive screening of “Babae” by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo.
The coming-of-age short feature tells about the two women who grow up together in a slum community beside the railroad tracks and become best friends during childhood. They share their dreams during teenage years, and eventually start their own family during adulthood when a child accidentally enters their lives. Real stories of a woman and a woman are added to give color to this black-and-white film.
Watch “Ronda” and “Babae” at vimeo.com/showcase/ccparthousecinema, available worldwide. Info on how to access the CCP Film Society Exclusives for the month of May will be emailed to the members.
For more updates on film-related events, follow the Cultural Center of the Philippines and CCP Film, Broadcast and New Media social media accounts.
Just when you thought food options are limited during the season of Lent, Panda Express—the world’s largest American Chinese dining concept—has you covered with delicious options including its newest savory dish, Kung Pao Fish.
Available for a limited time only, this seafood-based option will be available on the menu starting March 11 and is exclusively created for Panda Express in the Philippines.
“Filipinos love to add variety to their meals and fish is among their top choices. Whether guests are abstaining from eating red meat during lent or just looking for seafood options, Panda’s newest dish, Kung Pao Fish, is a delicious and filling entree that our loyal guests should try,” said Nina Niguidula, Panda Express Marketing Manager.
Kung Pao Fish is inspired by a classic Panda entrée, Kung Pao Chicken. It is a classic American Chinese dish with Sichuan flavors, packed with vegetables, spices and different textures. Panda Express puts its own unique spin on the dish by using lightly breaded boneless fish, a wide variety of freshly cut vegetables along with crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a flavorful sauce with a kick.
This newest menu addition will be available in all participating Panda Express store locations including Don Antonio and SM North EDSA in Quezon City, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, SM Grand Central in Caloocan, Robinsons Place Mall in Manila, and Double Dragon Meridian Park in Pasay.
Aside from Kung Pao Fish, guests can try a variety of other plant and seafood-based entrees that fit their dietary needs. Panda’s Eggplant Tofu is a must-try entree made with fresh eggplants, bell peppers, and protein-rich tofu, wok-tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Another guest favorite is Honey Walnut Shrimp, made with large tempura-battered shrimp, wok-tossed in a sweet honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts.
What are you waiting for? Experience the rich taste of American Chinese flavors through dine-in, take-out or delivery through order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda.
To make it easier for the media to find this data for their stories, Google has launched a Google Trends Philippine Elections page, a tool that helps surface the top queries, topics, and most-searched presidential and vice presidential candidates running in the elections. The page also includes data on the top policy issues searched in each part of the country, such as agriculture, economy, education and tourism among others. All the charts from the page are embeddable and will continue to update even after they’re placed on a media’s site.
The Google Trends Philippine Elections is not a poll or survey and does not reflect voting intentions. It merely reflects people’s search interest about particular topics at a local level over a period of time. A spike in a particular search query does not reflect that a candidate is somehow “popular” or “winning”.
The COS Spring Summer 2022 campaign highlights transitional collections for women and men. The casting presents a line-up of inspiring individuals, led by supermodel and activist Christy Turlington Burns; DJ, producer, and advocate for trans rights, Honey Dijon; and writer, editor, and curator Antwaun Sargent. In addition, actor Finn Wittrock joins models Rianne Van Rompaey, Chu Wong, Keisuke Asano, Awar Odhiang, Saye Wuo, and Liam Kelly.
Christy Turlington
Photographed by Paris-based Tim Elkaïm, each carefully composed portrait captures the collection in a classic Los Angeles setting; on the beach at sunset, within nature, and high above the vast and unending cityscape.
Keisuke AsanoAwar Odhiang
Promoting versatility, the collections adapt to everyday transitional moments. Styled by Clare Richardson, creative and poetic combinations build the foundation for this eclectic direction while refined craftsmanship is prominent throughout. Continuing its dedication to sustainability and a circular economy, 92% of the collection is sustainably sourced.
Rianne Van RompaeFinn Wittrock
Pushing the boundaries between comfort and luxury, contrast is explored with revisited signature minimalist tailoring – structured linen styles join bold fashion pieces in graphic prints and uplifting cyan and sunshine orange hues.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents the awarding ceremony and exhibition opening of the 2021 Thirteen Artists this month, featuring the works of Allan Balisi, Nice Buenaventura, Gino Bueza, Mars Bugaoan, Rocky Cajigan, Geloy Concepcion, Patrick Cruz, Ian Carlo Jaucian, KoloWn, Czar Kristoff, Lou Lim, Ryan Villamael and Catherine Sarah Young.
The awarding and exhibition opening will be held on 10 March 2022, 4:30 PM at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Lobby (CCP Main Theater lobby) and live via the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ and CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division’s Facebook pages. Attendees will be given the first look at the specially designed 2021 Thirteen Artists trophy by Mac Valdezco.
The 13 Artists awarding ceremony and exhibit opening marks the first exhibition of the year for the CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division, and will be curated by Shireen Seno. The exhibition will be held until 5 June 2022 at the CCP Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery), Pasilyo Juan Luna (Main Gallery Hallway), and Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino (Third Floor Hallway). Public programs will be held throughout the exhibit duration to allow guests to learn more about the latest batch of awardees and their works.
As the whole country transitions into more relaxed health and safety protocols, the Cultural Center of the Philippines is proud to announce the return to live performances. And for its initial performance, CCP goes all out with a grand musical feast to be led by the world-renowned Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Ranera on March 11, 2022, Friday at 6pm at the CCP Grounds. It will be held simultaneously live via the Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Office of the President and PPO Facebook page.
The PPO will be performing timeless orchestral classics, Broadway favorites, and Filipino works. This also marks the first live performance of the PPO for 2022. The concert is free and open to the public.
“We are very pleased to once again open the doors of the Cultural Center of the Philippines to our beloved audiences,” says CCP President Arsenio ‘Nick’ Lizaso, “but as we transition into doing live performances, the health and safety of everyone is still our priority so protocols will be strictly observed,” he added.
For updates and more information on PPO Concert at the CCP Grounds, follow the CCP Office of the President, CCP and PPO Facebook Pages. Like our announcement on Facebook.
On-demand delivery platform Lalamove celebrates International Women’s Day in recognition of the hard work and dedication of all women, especially the brand’s very own Pinay partner drivers, who contribute to the strength, growth, and success of the brand, both locally and globally.
Presently, Lalamove has hundreds and thousands of accredited partner drivers nationwide. Four among the thousands of women part of the brand’s wide variety of fleet share their experience and sentiments on the road, and how they are making changes one delivery at a time.
Four years of moving what matters
For Mary Abegail “Abe” Del Rosario, being a Lalamove motorcycle rider for 4 years has been her source of income. Back in 2018, she worked in Dubai as a waitress in a restaurant but was forced to go back to the Philippines after it closed. Her brother encouraged her to join Lalamove to be a partner driver, and she has learned to love the job of being her own boss since then, especially the long rides.
“Lalamove helped me survive the pandemic. Challenging [maging rider] pero kinakaya… Pinakagusto ko ‘yung long rides – nagro-roadtrip ka na, kumikita ka pa. Important ang tiyaga at pasensya dahil wala namang madaling trabaho, babae man o lalaki, sa biyahe man o sa pakikipag-usap sa customers (It is challenging to be a rider but I manage… My favorite [part] would be the long rides – earning while going on roadtrips. Perseverance and patience are important because there’s really no easy job, for both women and men, be it during deliveries or when dealing with customers),” Abe shares.
Balancing time for work and the family is possible with Lalamove
Further proving that women are unstoppable, Nora Ong, a solo parent of 6 kids and currently a 4-Wheel partner driver, shares her experience on the road after being encouraged by fellow drivers to give Lalamove a try.
According to Nora, some are surprised – in a good way – to find a woman partner driver picking up or delivering their items. “Babae? Magda-drive? ‘Di lang naman ‘to panlalaki. Kinaya ko, at may time ako sa pamilya ko dahil hawak ko ang oras ko dito sa Lalamove. Para sa mga babaeng gustong maging Lalamove driver, walang trabahong madali kaya kung anong hilig mo, gawin mo. Kung gusto mong kumita, pwede dito (Some are surprised and happy to discover that the delivery person is a woman. A woman? Driving? This isn’t just for guys. I was able to do it, and I still have time for my family because I manage my hours here in Lalamove. For the ladies who want to be a Lalamove driver, there’s no easy job so do what you’re interested in. If you want to earn, you can do it here),” shared the 46-year-old driver.
Newbies are welcome in a supportive community
Being a newbie delivery rider is not as challenging with a supportive community of riders, according to Bernadette “Drei” De Jesus. Working in Lalamove for less than a month, she enjoys the long rides and is still getting the hang of things. Before joining the on-demand delivery company, Drei worked as a service crew in a fast-food chain. She was laid off due to the pandemic, but the good news is she now serves as a Lalamove motorcycle rider.
“Tinuruan nila ako sa process, kung paano magtake ng orders kung anong gagawin sa iba-ibang mga sitwasyon. Bilang isa sa mga pinakabatang Lalamove riders, naninibago pa ako pero salamat sa mga kapwa ko riders na talagang matulungin (They taught me about the process, like how to take orders and what to do in different situations. As one of the youngest Lalamove riders, I’m still getting used to it [the job], but thanks to my fellow riders for being very helpful),” Drei said.
From MSME to being a Partner Driver
Lieza Ilagono, a Lalamove motorcycle partner driver in Cebu, remarks on a similar experience. From handling a food business, she decided to join Lalamove and is now also planning to register her Sedan. Long-distance deliveries are her favorites because of the road trip and the bonus of higher earnings.
“Hanga sa akin ‘yung mga customers bilang babae. Iba rin talaga ang nagagawa ng pagiging approachable o accommodating na attitude. Challenging man ang pagbubuhat ng mabibigat na packages minsan, pero para hindi madismaya ang customers, tinatawagan ko sila at sinsigurado kong kaya kong i-deliver ‘yung package. Nakakapagod, pero ganoon din naman ang lahat ng trabaho, pero good experience naman dito (The customers are awed when they find out I’m a woman. It also pays off to be approachable and accommodating. Carrying heavy packages can be challenging, so to not disappoint customers, I call them first to ensure that I can deliver their package. It is tiring, as with all other kinds of jobs, but it’s a good experience),” shares Lieza.
To hear stories straight from Lalamove’s Pinay riders is living proof of the brand’s commitment to providing partner drivers continued support and opportunities amidst any situation in any way possible, shares Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Dannah Majarocon.
“Empowering our partner drivers – both women and men – has always been our utmost priority. For five years, our battle-cry to move what matters rings true, and it’s all thanks to our dedicated riders,” she said.
Together with the rest of the world, Lalamove hails the heroic Filipina partner drivers who continue to break barriers, especially in the logistics industry that is known to be male-dominated.
Starting March 9 to April 27, 7-Eleven will hold 7-Election 2022, its unofficial and unscientific yet fun and creative mock poll. Now on its third run, 7-Election gives everyone, regardless of voting age, the freedom and opportunity to cast as many votes as they want by choosing the cup of their presidential bet.
There is so much going on in the country, especially with the upcoming presidential elections just months away. The toxic conversations, the spread of false information, and the rise of ‘cancel culture’ can be so overwhelming. So if you need a break from it all, 7-Eleven is here to bring convenience — and provide a safe space to #SpeakCUP and be heard!
Cast your cups and cheers! Available in City Cafe and GULP cups which start at P39 and P35 respectively.
The 2022 edition is also made better with City Cafe joining the campaign together with GULP. Now with more beverage options, the public can have fun, keep cool, and stay woke while participating in political conversations!
7-Election offers a fun way to vote because at 7-Eleven, walang basagan ng drink! There are six available cups, each representing a presidentiable namely: Ping Lacson, Bongbong Marcos, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, and Leni Robredo, and one undecided cup for those who have yet to make a decision.
Despite being an unofficial and unscientific way to vote, the 7-Election campaign has correctly predicted the winners of the presidential elections since it began in 2010.
These specially-designed 22oz GULP and 12oz City Cafe cups, each with a unique barcode, will be available in over 3,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide from March 9 to April 27.
Customers can participate in this fun mock poll by availing a GULP or City Cafe drink from over 3,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide, starting at P35 for Gulp and P39 for City Café. One scanned cup equates to one vote. Votes are tallied daily and are reflected on the 7-Eleven microsite, www.7-election.com.ph. Customers can visit and view their specific 7-Eleven store’s leaderboard tally, which is updated every Friday.
It’s only during 7-Election that registered and unregistered, of-age and underage customers alike can vote for their presidential bet more than once, and even change their mind midway.
While the campaign gives people a fun break from all the seriousness, 7-Election aims to promote voter awareness, encourage responsible voting, and ultimately, give the public a chance to be heard while engaging in healthy conversations with fellow Filipinos.
If you’re looking to do a trial run of the upcoming 2022 presidential elections, 7-Eleven is the place to be. Head over to the nearest 7-Eleven store to #SpeakCUP and cast your vote!
This March, Taco Bell is about to prove that all good things really do come in pairs with a one-day promo that will surely get the most hardcore of taco lovers and foodies in general all hyped up!
Mark your calendars because the iconic taco brand is launching its first-ever Taco Tuesday promo featuring the all-time classic Crunchy Beef Taco! Enjoy not one but TWO Crunchy Beef Tacos for the price of one with Taco Bell’s buy-one, get-one promo, available this coming March 15 only!
Indulge in an irresistible interplay of flavor and texture with perfectly seasoned Mexican-style ground beef, topped with shredded fresh lettuce for added crispness, and finished with a generous sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese for a bolder overall flavor, all encased in Taco Bell’s signature crunchy corn taco shell.
Taco Bell’s Crunchy Beef Taco starts at P89. By availing of the one-day promo, you’ll be able to not only enjoy more of this favorite Taco Bell offering, but also P89 worth of savings! It’s a deal you surely won’t want to miss!
Taco Bell’s one-day Crunchy Beef Taco buy-one, get-one promo is available for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Visit your nearest store or call the 8911-1111 hotline to have this and your other Taco Bell favorites hot and fresh, delivered straight to your doorstep!
You can also avail of the promo when you order for delivery through Taco Bell’s official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, Pickaroo!
Don’t miss out on the latest updates, offers, and deals from Taco Bell by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
