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Long recognized across the Philippines for its family-style Litson Manok, homegrown food chain Andok’s has announced the launch of Dokitori, an all-new Super Chicken BBQ Stick designed for fast-paced, on-the-go consumption. Joining Andok’s established Pork Kasim and Liempo BBQ offerings, Dokitori completes the company’s skewer portfolio by bringing a dedicated chicken option to its individual meal menu. The launch signals the brand’s adaptation to a rapidly evolving food service market, particularly busy solo diners seeking convenient and budget-friendly choices. The move comes as consumer dining habits increasingly lean toward accessible, single-portion formats driven by students, young professionals, and office workers navigating packed daily schedules. At ₱65 per stick, Dokitori delivers Andok’s signature charcoal-grilled profile in an accessible skewer, as well as a complete boxed rice meal. “Filipinos are always looking for quick,...

City Cafe Next-Gen Besties Darren Espanto, Cassy Legaspi, and Miguel Tanfelix might just be the key to unlocking the ultimate bonding experience! Everyone’s coffee bestie, City Cafe, has brewed up more reasons to enjoy a simple cup of joe with friends at 7-Eleven. With the launch of its newest promo, City Cafe Bestie Cups, customers have the chance to win exciting prizes inspired by the City Cafe Next-Gen Besties: Darren Espanto, Cassy Legaspi, and Miguel Tanfelix. Each Bestie Cup is represented by the personalities, showcasing different adventures to choose from, such as a concert, a shopping spree, and a fitness challenge. If itching for a much-needed gathering with friends but plans still can’t make it out of the group chat, leave it to the Paboritong KapitbahayTM to make it happen in a more convenient and levelled cUP way. Coffee lovers who yearn for a besties quality time can all look forward to this promo. All t...

Upgrading your laptop, replacing an old washing machine, or finally bringing home that new TV doesn’t have to mean paying everything upfront. From August 1 to October 31, 2026, Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, is offering cardholders the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases made with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card into a 3-month Mini Payment plan with an effective 0% interest. To make the offer even sweeter, processing fees are waived for Mini Payments created until September 30, 2026. The flexibility doesn’t stop there. Purchases continue to earn instant Maya Miles with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Points with the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card, allowing cardholders to keep earning rewards while paying over time. Getting started is simple: ...

An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced today that Visa debit and credit cardholders in the Philippines can now add their eligible cards to Apple Pay on their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.  This announcement accelerates the digitalization of payments all while expanding payment options for Filipinos traveling abroad and visitors traveling to the Philippines. Across the Asia Pacific region, 97% of travelers1 say that they will bring credit, debit, or prepaid cards on their trips, while only 17% intend to bring foreign currency. Among travelers, 38% said they prefer cards because of robust security and fraud protection features, while 20% cite wide acceptance. Apple Pay seamlessly delivers on these exact needs by making everyday transactions easy, secure...

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast food chain, is giving customers more reasons to look forward to every visit this August with the launch of two limited-edition collectibles that celebrate two everyday moments Filipinos love most: family road trips and imaginative playtime. Among the new offerings is the Jolly Snack Cup, an exclusive drive-thru collectible that lets customers enjoy their favorite snacks and drinks conveniently while on the road. The innovative cup features a detachable snack bowl that can hold fries, chicken nuggets, or other treats while keeping a regular-sized drink below. It also includes a dedicated compartment for sauces and is designed to fit standard vehicle cup holders, making it an ideal companion for road trips, daily commutes, or family drives. Customers can get the Jolly Snack Cup for an additional ₱235 with a minimum food purchase of ₱349 at any Jollibee Drive-Thru stores nationwide from August 1 to 15....

Every day brings countless reasons to say ‘yes,’ whether to a quick break, to catching up with friends, or to treating yourself. McDonald’s Philippines is making one decision even easier with the introduction of the NEW McCafe Coco Mocha coffee selections that make saying “Yes, McCafé” effortless, whatever the moment. Available for a limited time, McDonald’s new McCafé Coco Mocha Selections are sure to be new and easy McCafé favorites, delighting taste buds by bringing together the rich taste of coffee, creamy coconut, and chocolatey notes. “Yes, McCafé!” indeed. “We have seen in the past years that coffee is not just a breakfast beverage anymore for Filipinos. At McDonald’s, we’ve always wanted to make great coffee accessible whenever people want it. Coco Mocha builds on that, an exciting addition to McCafé’s lineup of coffee flavors, making every ‘yes’ to coffee easier. We invite our customers and fans to discover it as a new favorit...