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Jollibee is offering Burger Steak Saucy-Sarap Savers, featuring meal bundles starting at just ₱99 nationwide from October 12 to December 31, giving customers more ways to enjoy Burger Steak at an affordable price. The bundles offer extra rice and extra sauce for a more satisfying meal, alongside options with fries or Peach Mango Pie to suit different cravings. “We know our customers are always looking for meals that are sulit (worth it) and satisfyingly sarap! That’s why we’re offering them more choices to enjoy Jollibee Burger Steak in ways that work for them, whether they want something heavy with extra rice and sauce or a delicious side like Fries or Peach Mango Pie to complete their meal” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. Customers can choose from a selection of Burger Steak meal bundles for only ₱99, with options that include extra rice and extra sauce, fries, or Peach Mango Pie, all ...

Building on the iconic McSpicy x G-DRAGON collaboration launched in September, McDonald’s Philippines is upping the heat of K-experience for fans and customers with the return of a bigger and better Taste of Korea menu, featuring limited-time Korean-inspired McSpicy, Double Cheeseburger, McShaker Fries and McFloat.  Pinoy fans of Korean food and culture can savor and celebrate the Korean flavors they love starting October 9, with the new Yangnyeom McSpicy, Yangnyeom Double Cheeseburger, Galbi McShaker Fries, and K-Melon Float. Together, they deliver a total Korean flavor experience that is accessible and uniquely McDonald’s: truly Annyeongsarap!  “Korean culture continues to unite Pinoys of all ages and groups, especially Korean food and culinary experiences. The buzz we’ve seen around the recent McSpicy x G-DRAGON collaboration, as well as our Taste of Korea and Flavors of Asia menus in 2021 and 2022 show how strong Pinoys’ affinity ...

Let’s be honest for a second: how many times have you stepped onto a zebra crossing, only to watch a motorist aggressively speed up as if your life was just an annoying speed bump? If you’ve felt that cold sweat rush down your spine while trying to get to the other side of the road, you are definitely not alone. The constant tug-of-war between motorists and pedestrians has always leaned dangerously in favor of the person holding the steering wheel. ​Well, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has officially decided it's time to flip the script. ​Anchored in the statutory powers outlined under Republic Act No. 4136 (the Land Transportation and Traffic Code) , the government is drawing a hard, unyielding line in the concrete through a freshly minted memorandum. The message to drivers is crystal clear: disregard the safety of foot passengers at your own peril. ​For years, bad driving habits around crossings have been treated...

The vivo V80 Lite 5G will be available through an exclusive Shopee promo from October 9 at 8 pm to October 16, giving Filipino consumers a limited-time opportunity to purchase the new smartphone through the vivo Official Store on Shopee. Retailing at Php 24,999 for 6GB + 128GB and Php 27,999 for 6GB + 256GB, the V80 Lite can be purchased during the promo with up to 16% total discount. Shoppers who choose Shopee SPayLater can also avail of 0% interest for up to six months, with monthly payments starting at Php 3,840. Why the vivo V80 Lite fits a young professional’s day For young professionals, a smartphone can be a work tool, navigation companion, entertainment device, and connection to family and friends. The vivo V80 Lite is designed to support these different needs while giving users the freedom to stay fully charged and fully free to focus on what matters. Its 10,000mAh BlueVolt Batt...

Picture this: You're sitting at a stoplight when BANG - a sudden impact jolts your seat. Before you can even process the shock, the car that rear-ended you speeds past on the shoulder, melting into traffic. Your pulse spikes, your hands grip the wheel, and every instinct screams at you to step on the gas and go after them. Don't. Hit that brake pedal, take a deep breath, and stay put—because stomping on the accelerator right now is the worst decision you could make. 1. The Pursuit Trap ​When a fleeing vehicle damages your car, survival instincts trigger a hot-headed reaction: catch the perpetrator. But turning a city road into an action movie set turns a property damage issue into an extreme safety risk. High-speed chases often lead to secondary collisions, escalation with an unpredictable driver, or losing control of your vehicle. Worse yet, if you abandon the scene, authorities might struggle to establish who was actually ...

The Ber months are officially here, which means your calendar, and probably your expenses, are about to get a lot busier. With more things competing for your budget, a little planning now can help you enjoy the season without feeling like all your expenses are hitting at once. The move? Moneymaxx your way through the Ber months: start preparing early, make your money work harder, and get more value from the spending you’re already planning to do. Here’s your guide to getting your money holiday-ready with Maya. 1. Start building your holiday fund now You don’t need to suddenly stop eating out, cancel every weekend plan, or swear off online shopping until December just to have money for Christmas. Instead of waiting for one big paycheck to cover everything, you can slowly build your holiday fund in Maya Personal Goals, where you can create up to five separate savings goals and earn up to 8% interest p.a., making it easier to organize you...