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McDonald’s Philippines is adding a touch of holiday magic to its menu this season with special limited-time offerings starting November 15. The quick-service restaurant giant has given a festive upgrade to its bigger and better Chicken McDo and iconic McFlurry, to bring out the kid in you this Christmas season. McDonald’s introduces the Sweet BBQ Glazed Chicken McDo – a new and festive twist on its classic Chicken McDo, lightly glazed with a sweet barbeque sauce, offering the perfect blend of smoky and savory. For dessert lovers, two new McFlurry flavors will be available to satisfy that holiday sweet tooth: indulge in the Tiramisu McFlurry, a balanced mix of sweet coffee and cocoa flavors with bits of Malt Crunch, and the Hazelnut McFlurry, a rich, crunchy chocolaty treat that brings hazelnut indulgence to McDonald’s beloved Vanilla Soft Serve. At the company’s launch of their holiday campaign, “Love Ko ang Pasko! Love Ko ang McDo!” McDo

UFC, known for catering to Filipinos’ endless love for sauces of all kinds, has officially introduced the new UFC Overload All-Purpose Sauces.  UFC Overload is an all-in-one, heat-and-serve sauce packed with real ingredients that’s perfect for a variety of food applications. Whether you identify as a busy foodie seeking for convenient yet delicious meals at home or as a budding home cook looking to improve their cooking skills, UFC Overload is the best all-purpose sauce for you. Available in three flavors of Meaty, Creamy, and Cheesy, the possibilities are endless for coming up with exciting homemade meals with these all-purpose sauces. Meet the Meatiest   Made with the iconic Filipino-style sauce that UFC is best known for, UFC Meaty Overload has real bits of cooked pork, beef, and hotdog all combined into one convenient sauce pack. Cook up a quick pizza without having to go through the hassle of preparing the meat sauce, top it

Experience unbeatable discounts, perks, and surprises every day throughout November! Revel in with your favorite foodpanda delights as we countdown to the holiday season with non-stop savings all November! Get exclusive deals and perks that make it easy on the budget – whether you’re preparing for holiday feasts or just enjoying your everyday meals. From discounts to cashback offers, foodpanda has everything you need to make your November extra special and your wallet extra happy! Day 1: First-Timer Deals Get your foodpanda experience off to a great start! Enjoy up to 50% off your first food delivery with NEWPANDA, plus free delivery. It’s the perfect way to dive into your first order! Day 2: Pick-Up Perks Why wait? Enjoy 20% off your first pick-up order with NEWPANDA. Grab your favorite food to-go and save on your pick-up order! Day 3: Grocery Goodies Save Php 150 off your first grocery order with NEWSHOPPER! Whether you’

This holiday season, Ayala Malls is once again solidifying its place as the ultimate holiday destination with the return of the much-anticipated Holiday Trail for its second edition. The lifestyle hub officially ushered in Christmas 2024—the season that begins earlier in the Philippines with the arrival of “ber” months—by hosting a memorable Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Glorietta Activity Center. Simultaneously, giant Christmas trees across 30 Ayala Malls nationwide illuminated the night sky, amplifying the festive mood and spreading Christmas cheer across the country. A Christmas Celebration Close to Home: Filipino Traditions and Nostalgia Four iconic Ayala Malls led the charge in celebrating the holidays. With the theme Christmas in My Home, this year’s festivities honor Filipino traditions and evoke nostalgia, beautifully captured in vibrant holiday illustrations by renowned artist Robert Labayen. At Ayala Malls Circuit, Labayen’

Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, is adding Ihaw-Sarap flavor to mornings with its new AlmuSOLB breakfast meals. Available from 8am to 11am at over 200 locations nationwide, these meals combine the signature bold flavors of Mang Inasal with the comfort of a satisfying breakfast. “We’ve heard our customers loud and clear: they want breakfast at Mang Inasal,” said Mang Inasal president Mike V. Castro. “With AlmuSOLB meals, everyone can enjoy a new experience as we pair our customers’ favorites like our Chicken Inasal, Pork BBQ, and Pork Sisig with our flavorful Chicken Oil Garlic Rice and a perfectly cooked fried egg. It’s the perfect combination to kickstart your day with a bang.” Prices for the AlmuSOLB meals start at ₱139, with the option to add unlimited Chicken Oil Garlic Rice for just ₱45. The new AlmuSOLB meals are available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery via the Mang Inasal Delivery App, https://manginasaldel

Glow-ups are a sign of growth and empowerment. It’s about knowing what’s best for you, like having the freedom to express yourself during these “Blossom” moments. This is what the new Infinix ZERO Flip, which launches this November 19, 2024, wants to evoke with impressive features that women can use to embrace their potential and take charge of their journey. The Infinix ZERO Flip is a vlogging phone that combines style with its Blossom Glow (Pink) colorway, WGSN’s Smartphone Color of the Year for 2025, and innovation through its GoPro collaboration. It’s the world’s first flip phone to support both front and rear 4K ProStable video recording, empowering women to “GET IN NOW” and capture life from every angle. The future of style Inspired by WSGN’s 2025 trend report, the Infinix ZERO Flip’s Blossom Glow variant is a vibrant yet sophisticated hue that represents style and timelessness. The color choice turns the flip phone into a fashion stat

Discover exclusive installment offers on appliances, furniture, and gadgets to bring home the perfect gifts for yourself and your loved ones this holiday season  The holiday season holds a special place in the hearts of us Filipinos. It is a time for sharing love and appreciation with family and loved ones. As the season draws near, many of us diligently save up to make it truly memorable, showering our loved ones with thoughtful gifts. However, life often throws curveballs in the form of unexpected expenses, potentially derailing those well-laid plans and leaving some to settle for less or compromise with “pwede na.” Home Credit Philippines is making spirits bright with its Todo Pasko deals (https://hcph.info/3YAJF8d) this holiday season. Thoughtfully made to help Filipinos avoid holiday compromises, these offers make it easier for you to acquire the perfect gifts for yourself and your loved ones without putting a strain on your b

itel redefines “premium” with the launch of the S25 Ultra, a phone that combines sleek design, robust performance, and durability—all for less than 8,000 pesos. Its 3D Curved AMOLED Display makes it the perfect smartphone for Filipinos looking for a tough, slim, and durable device at an affordable price. 3D Curved AMOLED display with ultra protection The S25 Ultra’s standout feature is its 6.78-inch 3D-curved AMOLED display, an advanced design usually seen on mid-range to high-end phones, rarely on entry-level models. When users turn on the screen, a vivid and crisp display greets them with a peak brightness of 1400 nits and an FHD+ resolution of 2436 x 1080. At an impressive 94% screen-to-body ratio, the display delivers a premium user experience at an entry-level price point. The back of the S25 Ultra showcases a sleek triple-camera deco design and a natural texture color backboard. Available in Bromo Black, Meteor Titanium, a

Enjoy these delightful holiday presents with stackable deals of up to Php 26,990! Delight your family and friends with the latest Galaxy AI-powered offerings from Samsung, and make their holiday celebrations more memorable. Don’t miss out on the most epic stackable holiday deals on Galaxy devices for the 11.11 sale, happening until November 13 at Samsung’s Flagship store at Lazada and Shopee and November 11 for TikTok Shop. You can also enjoy amazing offers at the Galaxy Grand Holiday Sale from November 1 to December 31, 2024, available at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung’s Flagship store at Lazada and Shopee, and Authorized Stores nationwide. Epic presents For those with travel goals, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy Z series devices make the perfect holiday gift – with Galaxy AI. Use Interpreter by swiping down from the Quick Settings panel, choose a language and begin speaking while the phone handles the inter