EMONG'S JOURNALS

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...

​If you have been holding out on switching to an electrified vehicle because pure EVs make you nervous on long provincial road trips, Mitsubishi is about to hand you the ultimate cheat code. The Japanese automaker is officially reviving a crowd favorite in the Philippines this August, and it is coming in spicy GT trim. Say hello to the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander GT PHEV, a sharp-looking, twin-motor crossover designed to handle school runs without dropping a cent on gas while still letting you road-trip up to Baguio without charging stops. The Return of a Pioneer ​Cast your mind back a few years, and you might remember when Mitsubishi introduced the previous-generation Outlander PHEV to local showrooms. It was ahead of its time, but the market was not quite ready for plug-ins yet. Fast forward to today: EV charging stations are popping up in major malls, fuel prices fluctuate weekly, and buyers are practically begging for smart hybrid optio...

A new school year means fresh starts, new friendships, and exciting opportunities waiting around every corner. But along with the thrill of campus life comes the reality of meeting your first college barkada, balancing lectures, group projects, deadlines and extracurricular activities, and an always-on campus social life. For today’s college students, a smartphone is more than just a way to stay in touch. It’s a study buddy, planner, collaboration hub, and creative companion all in one, helping them capture lecture notes, coordinate with classmates, manage busy schedules, and seamlessly switch between schoolwork and everyday moments. That’s what makes the upcoming OPPO Reno16 Series 5G the perfect smartphone for the school year ahead. Powered by the latest ColorOS 16 experience, the Reno16 Series is built to help students stay productive, organized, and connected so they can ace presentations, tackle assignments, or make the ...

The slim and versatile tablet arrives with practical AI learning tools, OneLeap cross-device connectivity, and a free Bluetooth keyboard with every purchase TECNO, an AI-powered innovative technology brand, announced today the official launch of the TECNO MEGAPAD 2 in the Philippines. Unveiled globally at MWC 2026, the new tablet combines an 11-inch 2.5K eye-care display, practical AI tools, seamless cross-device connectivity, and a slim metal design in one versatile device. Designed as a tablet that users can start learning and working on immediately after bringing it home, MEGAPAD 2 delivers an out-of-the-box experience without requiring separately purchased accessories. Its thin and lightweight design, internet connectivity, typing capability, and intelligent productivity features help students and young users turn fragmented moments into meaningful study and task-completion time. ...

For many Filipinos, a smartphone does it all. It’s the classroom, the office, the creative studio, and the gaming hub all rolled into one. From juggling online classes and growing side hustles to creating content and winding down with your favorite games, every day demands a phone that can keep pace. That’s exactly what the OPPO A6s 5G is built for. Engineered for an always-on lifestyle, it delivers lasting performance with AI-powered productivity, reliable 5G connectivity, and durable hardware that stays smooth and dependable no matter what’s next. Built to stay smooth through years of everyday use A great smartphone shouldn’t slow down after a few months of use. That’s why the OPPO A6s 5G designed with 60 Months Fluency, helping it stay responsive with smooth app launches, seamless multitasking, and reliable day-to-day performance over the long haul. Backed by ColorOS 16 optimizations, it has also passed OPPO’s 60-month touch smoothness a...