Built from a humble trading business that John Gokongwei ran on his bicycle, URC has grown into one of the largest food and beverage companies today. Continue reading URC marks 65th year with hope amid challenges
Merienda is also a good time to catch up and bond over light and easy-to-prepare delicious food. Add a twist to your family’s usual merienda with these five activities. Do the no-phone tower challenge Distractions can occur during merienda time, so one way to avoid them is by setting aside phones and tablets during merienda. Of course, rules are no fun, so turn it into … Continue reading 5 ways to make family merienda fun
Bring a taste of all things local back home for everyone to enjoy Filipinos love celebrations where food is the centerpiece and each Philippine city has its own specialty. The Covid-19 pandemic may have limited our chance to attend big gatherings, but celebrations over good food while following strict health protocols, is possible. It is either a small gathering or take out food. Cravings satisfied … Continue reading Food icons of Iloilo, Bacolod and Puerto Princesa
URC Thailand also named as among the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” Filipino-owned Universal Robina Corporation (URC) received three prestigious sustainability awards for its efficient waste management process at its production plants in Thailand. URC Thailand was given the 3Rs, 3Rs+, and Zero Waste Achievement Awards by Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry, for its efforts to cut yearly wastes and … Continue reading URC feted for efforts to cut waste, protect the environment in Thailand
Doing more with less stress as and getting easy access to practically everything one needs has become a necessity. To address this, GCash launched GLife, which caters to all things food, fashion, beauty, technology, and practically everything essential. GLife can be a personal shopper, food delivery driver, errand saver, and service provider all rolled into one. “GLife is designed to be a ‘one-stop shop’ virtual … Continue reading Why GCash is the new ‘super life’ app
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) recently unveiled new snack and beverage offerings that consumers can enjoy anytime. Patrons of the popular Cream-O chocolate cookies can enjoy its chocolatey goodness with the new Cream-O Cake Bar. It’s a soft chocolate cake with creamy chocolate filling topped with irresistible chocolate chip toppings that complement its overall texture. For milk tea fans, the new X.O. Milk Tea candy is … Continue reading URC introduces new snacks and drinks
Standing grand as a 2-story villa in the district of Molo in Iloilo City, the Molo Mansion attracts visitors because of its majestic view with a dramatic drop-off at its main entrance passing the roundabout with the fountain in the middle. Many are drawn to the place because of its relaxing ambiance and Ilonggo heritage atmosphere. Not to mention Molo Mansion’s Instagrammable view. With the … Continue reading What’s brewing and cooking at Molo Mansion
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its packaging unit, has developed a packaging solution that will extend the life of carabao’s milk without the need for preservatives, improves the local product’s marketability and potentially jumpstarting growth of the carabao industry. SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang made the announcement months after it first helped carabao farmer cooperatives mitigate financial losses at the height … Continue reading SMC develops packaging to extend carabao milk’s shelf life
Valentine’s Day gives you an excuse to be extra sweet and shower your loved ones with gifts. This is not just exclusive to couples—it can be celebrated by everyone. Here’s how you can make Heart’s Day sweet for you and those around you. Show some self-love If you can’t spend time with your loved ones, there’s nothing wrong with celebrating it by yourself. Being single … Continue reading 3 ways to stay sweet on Valentine’s Day
This sumptuous meal can now be had at any time and day of the week The pandemic has found many of us at home and unable to visit our go-to dining haunts to satisfy our food cravings—be it in malls, hip restaurant strips or that cozy hole-in-the-wall favorite find.Some of these establishments have turned to take-out and delivery; while gourmet food, straight out of home … Continue reading Mang Inasal’s family-sized meals, your next food craving
Calling all pizza lovers far and wide – get ready to double up your appetite as World Pizza Day is just around the corner! Mark your calendars this February 6 as Yellow Cab gives you every reason to throw a pizza party for your circle with an unbeatable deal that’s so worth it! For one day only, have two of your favorite pizzas for the … Continue reading Get a free Yellow Cab pizza on World Pizza Day
Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo’s 24-hour grab-and-go counter, Dash – provides all coffee lovers a very satisfying yet affordable caffeine fix with the new promotion called “Coffee On Us”. Dash is a very convenient self-serve section which offers busy travelers a variety of ready-to-eat choices that can be consumed on-the-go. Guests must avail from the wide variety of baked goodies available at Dash such as … Continue reading Coffee On Us at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo’s Dash
Great Taste White offers its latest variants to delight the craving of avid coffee drinkers. Whether it’s for starting the day right or for quick pick-me-ups in the middle of the day, the new Great Taste White Caramel and Great Taste White Crema are bound to satisfy the busy and always on-the-go Filipino. Great Taste White Caramel offers the perfect mix of roasted coffee and … Continue reading Great Taste White coffee launches Caramel and White Crema flavors
The number of prospective investors on the improvement of the Iloilo City slaughterhouse has double from four to eight as of press time. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center in Manila sent their team to Iloilo City in order to scrutinize these investors as well as inspect the slaughterhouse at Brgy. Tacas in Jaro district. Mayor Jerry P. Treñas sought the expertise of PPP Center to … Continue reading More investors keen on slaughterhouse upgrade
Find out the origins of Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy and how it has evolved today. Continue reading History of Deco’s La Paz Batchoy
Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy is proud of the Ilonggo heritage and this shows in its Jaro and Valeria branches. Now, Ilonggos and tourists can enjoy Iloilo’s heritage dish in modern, clean and accessible locations. Father of La Paz Batchoy Deco’s Original La Paz Batchoy was founded in 1938 by Federico Guillergan Sr., a butcher in La Paz Public Market. Deco, as what he is … Continue reading Heritage feels at Deco’s La Paz Batchoy
