The barkada is growing. Greenwich—the number one pizza and pasta chain in the country—is teaming up with Blacklist International Mobile Legends team (#BlacklistMLBB) to bring an awesome bonding experience.
Entering the booming and competitive world of online gaming also known as esports, the partnership highlights how the two brands champion bonding and creating connections in every possible way, targeting over 43 million active gamers in the Philippines.
Now, the collaboration between Greenwich and #BlacklistMLBB, is expected to make gaming more exciting with their fresh and engaging streaming and content collaborations.
“Greenwich has always been a brand that champions the passions of the Filipino youth. And today, that includes gaming. With #BlacklistMLBB as the newest addition to our family, they best represent how we embrace all kinds of barkadahan. Together, we can’t wait to step up the pizza and pasta game in the Philippines by providing them with our best-tasting products, as they journey into their competitions with their winning gameplay,” said Ali De Torres, Greenwich’s Head of Marketing.
This Southeast Asian esports organization under Tier One Entertainment includes Coach BON CHAN, Ohmyv33nus, Wise, Hadji, Oheb, Edward, DEX STAR, Master The Basics, Eson, and Kevier.
With superstars Johnmar “Ohmyv33nus” Villaluna and Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario or popularly known as the VeeWise duo leading the team, #BlacklistMLBB was hailed champions of Season 7 and 8 of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines. Among their biggest achievements was winning the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M3 World Championship in 2021.
“From day one, we have stayed true with our mission to strengthen the spirit of barkadahan over our great-tasting pizzas and pastas,” De Torres added.
“For us, it’s always a treat whenever a household brand recognizes the power of esports and how it can now resonate with mainstream audiences. Greenwich is definitely one of those brands and we’re excited for this partnership to bring new things to the table for our fans,” said Blacklist International CEO and Co-Owner Tryke Gutierrez.
You better not miss out on this awesome partnership! Best paired while playing ML, Greenwich bestsellers include Hawaiian Overload pizza, All-in Overload pizza, Overload Trio Deal, Dealicious Duo, and Lasagna Supreme.
As the official food partnerof #BlacklistMLBB, Greenwich aims to level up their menu offerings to fuel more ultimate bonding experiences with the barkada.
Taste this winning pizza and game, head over to the nearest Greenwich branch and order for dine-in or take-out. You may also order through www.greenwichdelivery.com.
For many, age is just a number…not for Pizza Hut! As one of the country’s most beloved pizza restaurants celebrates its 39thbirthday in the Philippines, you can join the fun by copping your favorite Pan Pizza flavors, available at 39% off for a limited time only!
You heard that right! That’s a hefty 39% worth of savings apiece when you buy a regular or large Pan Pizza from January 17 to February 13, 2023! There’s no need for coupons, discount codes, or secret passwords, just some good vibes and great company!
It’s available with all Pan Pizza flavors, too! Enjoy all-time classics Veggie Lovers, Cheese Lovers, Pepperoni Lovers, and Spicy Pepperoni Lovers at just P225.09 for regular (from P369) and P340.99 for large (from P559), or indulge in your favorite Supreme, Bacon Margherita, Hawaiian Supreme, Bacon Supreme, BBQ Chicken Supreme, Bacon Cheeseburger, or Cheese Supreme pizza at just P243.39 for regular (from P399) and P365.39 for large (from P599). You can also go with Super Supreme, Meat Lovers, or Carbonara Supreme for just P261.69 for regular (from P429) and P383.69 (from P629).
“A lot has changed since we opened our first store in the Philippines in 1984. Since we launched our signature and world-famous Pan Pizza, Stuffed Crust Pizza, and a variety of great pasta, chicken, and side items, they have become staple favorites among Filipinos, delighting 1.4M customers a month in over 140 locations nationwide. But one thing has stayed the same all these years, and that is our commitment to providing good food that brings people together,” said PPI Holdings Inc. COO Chacha Juinio. “And now, as we pass another major milestone in the Philippines, we are inviting all pizza lovers out there to celebrate with us through this irresistible offer.”
A trip to the theme park is always a joy-filled occasion. With Jollibee’s latest Jolly Kiddie Meal toys, Jollitown Theme Park, families can bring that same exciting experience to kids’ everyday playtime at home as they join Jollibee and friends enjoy their favorite amusement park rides.
What’s the first stop? Jollibee’s bungee jump ride! With just the press of a button, kids can see Jollibee soar to new heights through this cute contraption. Hetty also goes up, up and away on her super swing with a few rotates of its knob.
Other than the high-flying thrills, Popo, Yum, and Twirlie can also show kids how to have a whirling good time through their fun rides.
Popo’s ride starts at the top of a pole and turns into a fun, downward swirl with the press of a button. Meanwhile, Twirlie sits on twirling teacups that can be activated once you click the button. Kids can also move and spin Yum in random directions on his ride with three spinning wheels.
The Jollitown Theme Park Jolly Kiddie Meal toys will surely give Jolly kids loads of joy and fun! Each of the five collectible toys comes with its own Jolly Joy Box and is available with every purchase of a Yumburger (P85), Yumburger with Regular Pineapple Juice (P115), Jolly Spaghetti (P104), Jolly Spaghetti with Regular Pineapple Juice (P134), 1-pc. Burger Steak (P104), 1-pc. Burger Steak Meal with Regular Pineapple Juice (P134), 1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice (P130), or a 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Regular Pineapple Juice (P160). The entire toy set is also available with a purchase of a 6-pc. Chickenjoy Bucket for only P660.
Enjoy a thrilling playtime adventure with Jollitown Theme Park Jolly Kiddie Meal toys! Don’t miss this chance to collect all five toys by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you, or by having them delivered to your home through the Jollibee App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000 hotline, GrabFood, or foodpanda. Promo runs from December 1, 2022 to February 15, 2023 only.
The dawn of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to bid farewell to the old as we eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. New World Makati Hotel is hopping to the Year of the Water Rabbit with a curated set of exciting offers – including relaxing room packages, enticing dining experiences, and fun activities to share with family and friends.
Dragon and Lion Dance Officially kicking off the Chinese New Year festivities is the dragon and lion dance at the driveway and lobby on January 22 at 12:30pm. An eye-dotting ceremony followed by the dance and the lions going around the lobby, restaurants, ballroom, and public spaces will take place to attract luck and positive energy throughout the year.
Auspicious Stays Welcome the Chinese New Year from January 20 to 22, 2023, with auspicious room packages. With rates starting at 8,888 nett, enjoy a stay in our Deluxe Rooms or Residence Club Deluxe Rooms that will include a sumptuous breakfast for two, as well as a box of Jasmine’s signature handcrafted round nian gao (tikoy).
Gifts of Good Fortune A proper Lunar New Year celebration is never complete without some sticky treats that symbolize both a healthy bond with your family and the hope of luck sticking to you in the year ahead. Delight those that mean most with Jasmine’s best-selling handcrafted nian gao (tikoy), which come in the koi fish and classic round shapes priced at PHP1,188 and PHP1,088 nett, respectively. Bulk orders get a 20% discount with a minimum of 50 boxes and Club Epicure members receive a 10% discount.
No Chinese New Year feast is ever complete without a decadent dessert. The Shop offers its tangy and sweet combination of the Mandarin Cake, consisting of vanilla cremeux white chocolate mousse cake filled with orange jelly mandarin disk and orange segments, finished in red shiny glaze – perfect to share with friends and family. The Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake is at PHP1,388 nett. A 48-hour lead time for orders is needed.
Express gratitude and well wishes to loved ones, friends and associates with one of three thoughtfully-curated Chinese New Year hampers, such as the Premium Chinese New Year hamper, which include items that can be used for Chinese New Year celebrations and more such as dried scallops, dried black mushrooms, Chinese sausage, Jasmine’s XO chili sauce, Sweetened cashew nuts, salted espresso cookies, fortune cookies, and a bottle of wine – priced at PHP9,888 nett. Hampers with the Mandarin Cake or nian gao come with fortune cookies and wine, and go for PHP4,288 and PHP3,888 nett, respectively.
Chinese New Year Feasts
Set Menus Jasmine highlights its premium Chinese cuisine befitting the Lunar New Year celebrations with two set menus offering dishes that signify prosperity, longevity and happiness for the coming year. Set Menu 1 starts with the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, also known as the Prosperity Salad, followed by Braised abalone mushroom in crab meat broth, Wok-fried prawns in black pepper sauce, Steamed fish fillet in superior sauce, Braised Chinese black mushroom with sea moss and kailan, and Steamed rice with preserved sausage in lotus leaf. The meal ends on a sweet note with Hot cream red bean soup and lotus seeds and Glutinous rice dumpling with milk chocolate, and includes one box of nian gao.
Set Menu 2 also begins with the Prosperity Salad and features Braised assorted seafood in a fish maw broth, Pan-fried tiger prawn in spicy bean sauce, Steamed live garoupa in superior soy sauce, Braised dried oyster with sea moss in premium oyster sauce, Stir-fried misua in ‘Fujian’ style, followed by two desserts, the Double boiled white fungus with lotus seeds and Steamed piggy buns with milky egg cream. This menu will also include one box of nian gao.
Chef’s Recommendation An a la carte selection of best-selling items will also be available under the Chef’s Recommendations menu, which comprises the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, Braised baby abalone with Chinese mushroom, Steamed live garoupa cooked ‘Cantonese’ style with shredded pork and black mushroom, Braised duck with sea cucumber, Wok-fried prawns in X.O chili sauce, Stir-fried garoupa fillet with snow peas, Stir-fried seafood misua, done in ‘Fujian’ style, and Assorted meat fried rice with Chinese sausage in lotus leaf.
All You Can Eat Dim Sum Jasmine’s sought after all-you-can-eat dim sum will be on offer as well, featuring all of the restaurant’s well-loved dishes such as Crispy pork belly, “Har gao” shrimp with bamboo shoot dumpling, “Xiao long bao” Shanghainese pork dumpling, “Siu Mai” pork and crabmeat dumpling, Seafood taro puff, Barbecued pork pastry puff, and more.
Set Menu 1 is offered at PHP10,888 nett per table of four guests, while Set Menu 2 is offered at PHP13,888 nett per table of four guests. All-You-Can Eat Dim Sum is priced at PHP1,688 nett per person.
New Year Celebrations & Ting Hun Gatherings to welcome the Lunar New Year are also made possible and worry-free with comprehensive Celebrations Packages that include Chinese banquet menus for 50 guests or more, venue use for five hours, free flowing iced teas and chilled juices for all guests, five complimentary boxes of nian gao (tikoy), as well as audio and video set up. The Celebration Package also includes an overnight stay in our Superior Room with breakfast for two persons.
As the hotel is renowned for its Chinese cuisine, engagement or “Ting Hun” packages as well as intimate Chinese weddings are exceptionally planned and executed to honor tradition. A Ting Hun package includes consultation with a highly-experienced events expert specializing in traditional Chinese ceremonies and comes with a choice of flexible event venues such as the ballroom and the Glasshouse, sumptuous Chinese set menu selections, Engagement noodles and sweets good for fourteen (14) guests, an overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite with breakfast for two, an overnight stay in a deluxe room with breakfast for two, free flowing iced tea and chilled juices for all guests, fresh flower centerpieces for all tables, a two-layered fondant cake, and special menu cards.
Celebrations packages start at PHP195,250nett for 50 guests. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com. For Ting Hun and wedding packages, guests can call the Assistant Director of Events, Sapphira Chua, at (63 917) 8119031 or e-mail Sapphira.Chua@newworldhotels.com.
Welcome the Year of the Water Rabbit at Diamond Hotel Philippines! Celebrate Chinese New Year this 2023 while you feast on mouthwatering Chinese dishes created by Chef Yang Yong.
Dine at the Corniche Lunch or Dinner Buffet and savor Chinese New Year favorites and other sumptuous dishes for Php 3,500 net per person from January 19-22, 2023. Every minimum of Php 7,000 spent at Corniche during this period entitles guests to “pick-a-prize” from the Prosperity Tree with a chance to win surprises from the hotel.
In addition, Corniche also features Lucky Chinese Set Menus for the occasion. Two sets are for advanced table reservations for Lunch and Dinner with prices starting at Php16,800 net, good for five persons. The Special Set Menus are available until the end of January.
For more luck, catch the Dragon and Lion dance at the hotel lobby on January 22, 2023 at 11am.
Diamond Hotel also makes it easy for you to dine at home because you can order the Yu-Sheng platter, Lucky Chinese Set Menus, and Savory Chinese Platters from onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. These offers are available until the end of January.
City of Dreams Manila hops into the Year of the Water Rabbit, signifying peace, prosperity, and fertility. To celebrate the lunar new year, auspicious specialties await diners at Crystal Dragon, Red Ginger and TungLok Signatures.
Crystal Dragon’s Chinese New Year Festive Menu
From January 16 to 29, the award-winning Cantonese restaurant Crystal Dragon highlights its festive lunar new year menu available for lunch and dinner. For the traditional dinner table yu sheng (or yee sang) toss ritual, the salad is offered with a twist: Prosperity Roasted Duck in lieu of herring or salmon, with jellyfish, crispy vegetables, and plum dressing. Good for a group of five persons per serving (P1,600++), the ritual augurs good fortune for the group, as they stand and toss the ingredients high up with chopsticks while reciting auspicious phrases to bless all present with well-wishes.The roasted duck symbolizes wealth, abundance, and fertility; the flour crisps, prosperity, while the plum dressing denotes sweetness and harmonious family relationship.
For more abundance, Crystal Dragon offers Steamed Duo Flavor Live Grouper with signature tofu and Roasted Crispy Spring Chicken with supreme soy sauce. For luck and togetherness, the Crispy Taro and New Year Cake Pillow is not to be missed.
Other auspicious Crystal Dragon specialties to welcome the new year are: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall; Braised Sea Cucumber and Pork Trotter with black moss and brown sauce; Wok-tossed Creamy Prawns with fragrant shredded coconut; and Wok-fried Fragrant Glutinous Rice with Guangdong cured pork.
TungLok Signatures’ Yu Sheng
Singapore’s famous TungLok Signatures also highlights the quintessential Chinese New Year staple fare. The yu sheng salad, which was popularized in Singapore, and known as lo hei in Cantonese, signifies blessings and fortune. Tung Lok’s salad is prepared with salmon, a medley of fresh vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients, each representing a wish during the toss while huat ah! or lo hei! is being recited. It is believed that the higher the toss, the greater will be one’s fortune. For direct reservations, call +63 917 7024024.
TungLok Signatures’ Prosperity Yu Sheng Salad (P2,888) is available from January 16 to 24and can be shared by a group of six to eight.
Red Ginger’s Festive Lunar Menu The season’s flavors can likewise be savored at Red Ginger from January 17 to February 5, which offers five auspicious dishes symbolizing fortune, longevity, prosperity, happiness, and harmony. The ala carte dishes are: Fortune Lao Sheng, a chicken salad with plum dressing; Longevity Noodles consisting of egg noodles with crispy pork belly, and quail eggs; braised Prosperity Pork Knuckle with king mushrooms; Happiness Prawn and Squid, a medley stir-fried in curry XO sauce; and for dessert, Harmony Coconut, a mix of coconut jelly and ice cream.
For inquiries and reservations in Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger, call 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com. For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.
To mark the Year of the Rabbit – known as the luckiest animal out of all twelve Chinese zodiacs – The Peninsula Manila is ready to unveil a wealth of experiences and tantalizing treats for sharing good fortune and blessings.
THE LOBBY CHINESE NEW YEAR DRAGON AND LION DANCE
January 22
An integral part of Chinese New Year celebrations, The Lobby’s annual Dragon and Lion Dance symbolizes good luck and success in the coming year
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 am
ESCOLTA
January 22
Celebrate prosperous new beginnings in Escolta with a limited-time only Sunday Champagne Lunch Buffet showcasing auspicious ingredients such as fish and oysters, believed to bring good luck, and classics including glutinous rice dumplings that symbolize reunion.
Sunday Champagne Lunch Buffet
P7,000 P4,500 (Adults) P2,250 (Children 6 to 12) Time: 12:00 noon. to 3:00 p.m
For inquiries and reservations, please please call The Peninsula Manila at +63 2 8887 2888 (ext. 6691 or 6694 for Restaurant Reservations), mobile +63 917 557 8014, or email DiningPMN@peninsula.com.
CHINESE NEW YEAR STELLAR-BRATION
Welcome the Year of the Rabbit at The Peninsula Manila with family and friends with a celebratory stay. Available on January 21, 2023, this package packs in a festive stay in a Deluxe Room, buffet breakfast for two adults and two children below 12 in Escolta restaurant the next morning, and, to complete your prosperous stay, front row seats to The Lobby’s annual dragon and lion dance on January 22.
For inquiries and reservations, please please call The Peninsula Manila at +63 2 8887 2888 (ext. 6630 for Rooms Reservations), mobile +63 917 557 8014, or email ReservationPMN@peninsula.com.
Taboos and Superstitions of Chinese New Year
House Cleaning
All house cleaning must be done prior to the New Year. On New Year’s Eve, all brooms, brushes, dusters, dust pans and other cleaning equipment must be put away. If any cleaning utensils, especially brooms, are used during the holiday, it will bring bad luck because you will be sweeping out all the good fortune from your house.
Holiday Greetings
During this season, greet everyone with a “Kung Hei Fat Choi” which means “All the very best for a prosperous New Year.”
Bringing in the New Year and Expelling the Old
Shooting off firecrackers on New Year’s Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old and welcoming in the New Year. Firecrackers and loud gongs are also used to scare away evil spirits who may disrupt one’s good fortune. On the stroke of midnight, every door in the house and even windows have to be open to allow the old year to go out.
Wear Red
Everyone buys new clothes to celebrate the New Year. Red clothing is preferred during this festive season since it is considered a bright, happy color and assures the wearer a sunny and bright future. Coincidentally, many retail shops have sales at this time.
Lai See for Luck
Children and unmarried friends, as well as close relative, all receive lai see or “lucky money” in red envelopes from friends and family for good fortune.
Pay Up
All debts have to be paid before the New Year. Nothing should be lent on New Year’s Day, as anyone who will do so will be lending all year.
No to Broke
The year will get off on a bad start if food is served or eaten from broken or chipped crockery, as this signifies eating into your own capital. Do not use knives or scissors on New Year’s Day Day as this may cut off good fortune.
To more information, please call The Peninsula Manila at +63 2 8887 2888 (ext. 6691 or 6694 for Restaurant Reservations or 6630 for rooms Reservations), mobile +63 917 557 8014, or email diningpmn@peninsula.com.
This 2023, Chowking is giving everyone a special treat as they launch their Lazada Flagship Store to give Filipinos a more convenient way to celebrate special occasions with fresh, flavorful Chinese-sarap meals through Lazada-exclusive deals and bundles.
What’s more, Chowking is kicking off the Chinese New Year with a One Day Sale on January 22 that you definitely shouldn’t miss out on! You can get up to 20% off on select bestsellers:
2 Siomai Chao Fan Family Platter Bundle
Now only P517 (From P647), save P129!
Dimsum Chao Fan & Halo-Halo Combo Bundle
Now only P156 (From P195), save P39!
2 Fried Chicken Lauriat Combo Bundle
Now only P348 (From P435), save P87!
Aside from these exciting Lunar deals, 20 other bundles and promos are also up for grabs all year round! Chowking fans just need to go to the Chowking Lazada Flagship Store to avail vouchers for different food bundles in time for their next celebrations.
They will receive vouchers in the form of digital codes via SMS, which they can present in all Chowking stores nationwide to redeem their orders for dine-in, take-out and drive-thru. The vouchers are also valid up to two months after purchase so it’s definitely a must-buy during double digit sales!
The new Chowking Lazada Flagship Store aims to make Chowking fan favorites more accessible for everyone. It features Chowking’s Lazada-exclusive good for sharing combos and bundles that are perfect for your special occasions. Now, you can easily find delectable food bundles with great deals for a hassle-free family celebration, barkada get-together, or office party!
What are you waiting for? Add to cart your favorite Chinese-Sarap meals at Chowking’s Lazada Flagship Store now!
Marriott Manila offers a variety of auspicious dishes for everyone to celebrate one of the most important festivities in the Lunar calendar. Man Ho, the authentic Chinese restaurant of Marriott Hotel Manila serves the occasion’s staples such as poon choi, lo hei, and tikoy.
Poon choi for good fortune An auspicious treasure pot is traditionally eaten layer by layer and is filled with the most-priced ingredients such as abalone, fish maw, black mushroom, dried scallops, prawns, roasted duck, chicken, pork, and vegetables bathed in flavorful broth. This one-pot dish feast for P29,888 nett is good for five persons.
Lo hei for prosperity Celebrate togetherness and toss up good fortune: carrots for good luck, white radish for good job opportunities, salmon for abundance, golden crackers for wealth, and more. It is said that the higher the ingredients are mixed and lifted, the more prosperity it is purported to bring. Lo Hei for five persons is a P8,888 nett and P12,888 nett for ten.
Tikoy for harmony Lunar New Year celebrations are never complete without nian gao or locally known as tikoy as it is considered good luck to give and receive. This delicacy has been a staple in every household during the Lunar New Year as it represents harmony and joy. Man Ho’s tikoy starts at P888++ and comes with one ingot or gold bar tikoy (300g) and one koi fish tikoy (250g) encased in a gold can.
Available at Man Ho until February 5, 2023 for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Delivery charge applies. 24-hour advance order is required. Club Marriott and Newport World Resorts get 20% off Marriott Bonvoy gets 10% off. Senior Citizen and PWD discounts apply. For orders, inquiries, and reservations, call (63 917) 823 8692. For more information, you may visit the hotel’s website www.manilamarriott.com, and social media accounts in FB, IG, and Twitter @ManilaMarriott. Be updated and join their Viber Community at Make it Marriott.
The World’s Gathering Place celebrates the Korean Lunar New Year with exciting and hearty offers from its signature Korean restaurant, Oori, like Tteok Mandu Guk and Jogateang.
Something to warm the heart Oori’s Korean Executive Chef Kibum Park prepared go-to dishes for those who love warm soups that fills the heart. Tteok Mandu Guk is familiar dish that is made up of homemade dumplings and rice cake with rich and filling soup. The dish is traditionally served on Korean New Year Day to commemorate a joyous Lunar New Year. Taste the goodness of one of Korea’s popular go-to mean at Php 1,300 nett inclusive of rice and five kinds of side dishes.
Jogaetang, on the other hand, is a warming seafood broth that’s clean and refreshing, great for a simple but special meal when short on time. Be revitalized with this heartwarming Korean soup dish for Php 1,250 nett.
Guests can catch Oori’s Korean Lunar New Year offers until January 31 daily from 12:00 nn to 10:00 pm For reservations, call (63 917) 859-7496 or visit https://www.oorimanila.com/ and social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @sheratonmanila. Join the Viber community to be updated with the latest offers at Make It Marriott.
