EMONG'S JOURNALS

The “ber” months are officially here, bringing more reasons to celebrate, catch up, and make plans for the months ahead. This season, Shell is giving motorists more reasons to look forward to every stop—from free coffee to chances to win dining, wellness, travel, and VIP experiences. For motorists looking for bigger rewards, The Great Getaway runs from September 2 to October 20, 2026, giving Shell Go+ members the chance to turn qualifying fuel and Shell Select, Shell Café, and Shell deli2go purchases into raffle entries. Customers can win rewards designed for different ways to enjoy the Ber Months, including PHP 2,500 dining vouchers for 1,000 winners, Garmin Forerunner 170 watches for 100 winners, El Nido Resort getaways for 20 winners, and an exclusive Shanghai Grand Prix experience for five winners. Shell Go+ Elite members can earn 10x raffle entries on qualifying transactions, giving them even more chances to win. Meanwhile...

Lunch breaks get more exciting at the City of Firsts with the launch of the Araneta City Lunch Festival, a city-wide dining treat that brings more than 60 restaurants to offer specially curated lunch set menus starting at just Php399. Starting September 1, the Lunch Festival is available Mondays to Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving office workers, students, residents, shoppers, and commuters more reasons to enjoy a satisfying midday meal at Araneta City. For as low as Php399, diners can enjoy a complete lunch set that includes an appetizer and a main course from top restaurants across Araneta City’s malls. Participating establishments include a diverse mix of well-known food brands, along with Le Bistro at ibis Styles Manila Araneta City and food concepts at World Kitchens, all offering a wide range of flavors and dining experiences in one destination. This offer is exclusive to dine-in guests. See here the list of particip...

Finding a new place to eat is easy. Deciding whether it’s actually worth your time and hard-earned money? That’s the real challenge. Today’s diners want more than just aesthetic photos or fleeting social media hype. They want to be assured of quality before taking a bite. To help diners find the perfect meal to be delivered, Grab created 5-Star Eats, an in-app food guide that eliminates guesswork and points foodies to highly rated spots guaranteed to satisfy their cravings. Instead of relying on a single critic, an influencer, or a viral food trend, this curated collection reflects what everyday diners are actually choosing.  With real ratings, reviews, and repeat orders from millions of Grab users, 5-Star Eats establishments see a 30% average year-on-year increase in orders—proof that consistent, high-quality food and service at these spots not only attract new fans, but also retain loyal customers who order time and again.  ...

Today’s Gen Z exists in a digital paradox: the desire to live intentionally often clashes with the persistent fear of missing out (FOMO). Whether it is the guilt of a late-night doomscrolling session or the need to be the first to capture a shared experience, the pressure is real. If you are a Gen Z and you feel this way, Samsung has the right tool for you to bring out the dream you saved on your screen to the real world. The new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G are designed to help you navigate your life intentionally. Locking-In with Awesome Intelligence This season in your life as a Gen Z might feel like a lot, but the Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G make it look like a total flex. With Circle to Search with Google, you can instantly shop an entire OOTD or find every piece of furniture in your room inspo in one go, so no more gatekeeping from those reels you bookmarked. When the barkada trip finally leaves the group chat, Gemini handles th...

HONOR Magic V6 is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans starting at All-New GPlan Plus 1799 Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR Philippines is bringing the ultimate foldable experience closer to more Filipinos as the HONOR Magic V6 is now available through postpaid plans exclusively with Globe, giving consumers the opportunity to experience HONOR’s latest flagship foldable with flexible payment options. The Magic Unfolds The HONOR Magic V6 boasts an impressively slim profile, measuring just 8.75 mm when folded and 4.0 mm when unfolded (white version), with a lightweight design of around 219g— delivering an in-hand feel closer to a traditional slab smartphone than a conventional foldable. Equipped with a massive 6,660mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, the Magic V6 houses the largest battery ever seen in a foldable smartphone. With roughly 25% silicon content and ...

Between navigating heavy commutes, sitting through classes, and trying to squeeze in a quick workout, staying on top of your health can easily take a backseat. Xiaomi wants to fix that with the launch of the REDMI Watch 6 Lite and Xiaomi Band 11 Active—two wearables geared toward straightforward fitness tracking and keeping you connected on the go. You can grab either device online starting August 25, and they’ll land in official offline stores on September 15. Promising long battery life and practical health tools, these new releases offer two distinct, affordable ways to track your daily activities. A bigger smartwatch experience For users who want a larger display and more everyday smart features, the REDMI Watch 6 Lite offers a smartwatch-like experience in a slim, sporty design. The wearable features a 1.96-inch AMOLED display with a 410 × 502-pixel resolution, a narrow 2.88mm bezel, and peak brightness of up to 1,500 nits. ...