McDonald's ₱49 coffee is Gen Z's new favorite!

"We’re empowering the teens to take ownership of their coffee choices and what better way to do this by making available coffee choices that are bold and rich in flavor, yet friendly on their pockets! With the quality of coffee McCafé offers at an affordable price, they'll undoubtedly say, ‘McCafe is Mah Coffee!’ Simple, uncomplicated and affordable, McCafé caters to the tastes of the Filipino Gen Z market. From its inception, McCafé has always promised to be the reliable, affordable coffee that fits seamlessly into anyone’s lifestyle.” ~Ada Lazaro, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s Philippines

With the launch of its most recent "Mah coffee, McCafé" campaign, McDonald's Philippines has further reduced the price of its beloved McCafé products. 

At Php49, the creamier and stronger McCafé Iced Coffee Original is now reasonably priced. The price of Php49 is also available to customers who prefer to order McCafé Premium Roast Coffee and McCafé Iced Coffee Black! McDonald's dedication to providing a high-quality, conveniently accessible cup of coffee is further reinforced by the new price point.

With scenes that represent their personalities and way of life, the most recent McCafé advertising campaign embodies the lively spirit of the Gen Z market. This connection is highlighted by the script's catchy wordplay: "Mah beat, mah coffee..Mah routine, mah coffee..Mah style, mah coffee". 

McCafé is available nationwide via Dine-in, Take-out, Drive-thru, Dessert Centers and Kiosks, and Delivery.

Watch the video https://www.facebook.com/McDo.ph/videos/920818746819565. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                About McDonald’s Philippines

McDonald’s Philippines’ master franchise holder Dr. George T. Yang – who oversees and sits as Chairman for over 40 years -- founded and brought the first McDonald’s store to the country in 1981. Since then, McDonald’s in the Philippines has been a formidable player in the country’s quick-service restaurant industry, having grown a store network of over 750 nationwide. McDonald’s Philippines continues to aspire to make a difference in communities where it operates through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines.

Space Arcade - The Latest VR Entertainment in the Metro

Space Arcade, situated next to Space & Time Cube, an immersive museum with 18 themed attractions and games for people of all ages, on the ground floor of S Maison at Conrad Hotel, Seaside Boulevard, Pasay City, is set to provide the Philippines with an exciting VR entertainment experience all in one location.

With nine attractions, Space Arcade gives you a heart-pounding experience that puts you right in the thick of things. There is something for everyone, including exhilarating shooting games and two-wheeled and four-wheeled racing challenges! Some attractions even create strong winds, which heightens the experience and encourages you to play to the end. As you play together, bring your friends to form a squad or turn into your enemies!

Space Arcade also has a self-photo booth if you want to stop and take some pictures. You have the option to mix and match different filters and layouts to suit your tastes.

Whether you're going alone, looking for a special date night, or just hanging out with friends, everyone is going to love this new virtual reality arcade.

The games are also reasonably priced! Start your journey by adding at least P200 to your card. The cost of the game varies from P48 to P120, based on the degree of adventure you desire. Even more thrilling is the fact that Space Arcade gives out additional free credits after you add a specific amount to your card.

Prepare for the grand launch and get ready to explore a whole new world of fun with Space Arcade!

UNIQLO Philippines Rings in 2025 with New Stores

UNIQLO Philippines Rings in 2025 with New Stores

The Global apparel retailer UNIQLO begins the year by announcing that new locations will open in the Philippines for the 2025 spring-summer season. With the opening of its roadside store concept in two provinces, UNIQLO is enhancing the LifeWear shopping experience for its patrons as part of its ongoing national expansion. 

The Sierra Valley Roadside Store in Rizal is the first item on the list; it is expected to open in March 2025. The Imus Roadside Store, which will open in Cavite, is another store in the works.

The UNIQLO Alabang Westgate Roadside Store opened in 2019, bringing the roadside store concept to the Philippines. Customers can get all of their LifeWear needs met at this stand-alone store. In addition to having plenty of parking for patrons, roadside stores also have fitting rooms that are accessible to people with disabilities (PWD). Because of the ease and convenience that our roadside store concept offers to our customers, Filipinos living in these areas can anticipate a better LifeWear shopping experience.

Stay on top of the UNIQLO store opening date announcements and other updates by following on Facebook and on Instagram. Visit www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/ for more information.

For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitter and UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com.

Download the UNIQLO App via Google Play Store or Apple Store, or visit and shop from UNIQLO online store at UNIQLO.com/ph.

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 3.1 trillion yen for the 2024 fiscal year ending August 31, 2024 (US $21.42 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2024 rate of $1 = 144.9 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. 

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.  For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

TCL showcases its latest display innovations and breakthroughs across smart devices at CES 2025 to inspire greatness

The top two TV brands in the world and a major player in consumer electronics, TCL Electronics, is showcasing a wide variety of display technologies at CES 2025 today. Mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, smart projectors, professional monitors, in-car displays, RayNeo AR glasses, and QD-Mini LED TVs are all included in this category. TCL also reveals its most recent AI developments in new product categories and a whole smart home ecosystem, highlighting its dedication to promoting greatness and smarter, healthier living around the world.

Revolutionizing Display Technologies

The flagship TCL X11K QD-Mini LED TV, which redefines home entertainment with over 14,000 local dimming zones and delivers stunning clarity and visual precision, exemplifies TCL's leadership in display innovation. It provides a genuinely immersive viewing experience, bringing each frame to life with vibrant detail thanks to TCL's All-domain Halo Control Technology. To enhance these images, TCL has worked with premium audio leader Bang & Olufsen to offer their custom sound solution, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, which provides consumers with an experience that is just as fascinating as the images.

The TCL A300 Series TV, a sleek and fashionable option with a high-end audio experience, is another product of this partnership. The 115" QM891G, the largest QD-Mini LED TV in the world, and the Q85 Soundbar are on display at the TCL booth as the ideal addition to huge TVs with immersive audio capabilities. The R83 Professional Monitor Series provides pixel-level accuracy for gamers, boosting creative excellence and immersive gaming. These items, which range from large TVs to elegant and cutting-edge solutions, demonstrate TCL's commitment to meeting the varied tastes of its customers.

The award-winning NXTPAPER 4.0 technology, an advancement of TCL's full-color electronic paper display technology, is also part of the company's product line. With intentions to extend this technology to further mobile phones, NXTPAPER 4.0, designed to minimize eye strain while providing outstanding visual quality, made its debut in the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Tablet.

The real AR revolution begins with the RayNeo X3 Pro Smart Glasses. The model's integrated computational capability removes the need for external devices, providing improved performance in a small, streamlined package. TCL also presents the PLAYCUBE Projector, which reinvents portable projection with its stylish and adaptable design. Additionally, TCL's intelligent Cockpit and Driving Solutions demonstrate advancements in vehicle electronics.

Pioneering AI-featured and Smart Connectivity

The world's first modular AI companion robot, TCL Ai Me, is one of TCL's major announcements at CES 2025. Ai Me is a concept product that skillfully combines smart living and companionship with its charmingly realistic design and detachable space capsule base. With its intelligent and interactive features, it enhances the user's lifestyle and adapts to their own demands, elevating everyday living with natural interactions and tailored experiences.

 

Another highlight is that Google's Gemini model will be incorporated into TCL's flagship TV series. In 2025, a brand-new Google TV with Gemini features is expected to be released. With the aid of the Gemini model on its TV, TCL is also presenting an interactive demo in a special showroom, revealing the intelligent and immersive capabilities that promise to revolutionize home entertainment.

For a variety of settings, TCL's LINKHUB HH516 5G AI CPE Router guarantees a smart network experience with increased throughput, reduced latency, and reduced power consumption. TCL demonstrated its D1 Series Smart Lock, which comprises the D1 Pro with next-generation AI palm vein recognition and the D1 Ultra, the first 4-in-1 smart deadbolt in the world that combines a sophisticated 3.5-inch smart lock, security camera, and video doorbell..

Leading the Way in Sustainability and Design

With a natural, fashionable, and environmentally concerned atmosphere, TCL's CES pavilion exemplifies its dedication to user-centric design and innovation. Highlights include cardboard furniture that highlights TCL's focus on ecological operations and environmentally friendly remote controllers constructed from discarded tea leaves. In addition to bringing cutting-edge products with sustainable and intelligent home solutions, TCL is broadening its vision of intelligent and environmentally responsible living.

With features that improve convenience, increase energy efficiency, and promote health, the TCL FreshIN 3.0 Air Conditioner redefines cooling. Its liftable Fresh Air Inlet improves indoor oxygen levels, eliminates odors, and brings in fresh outdoor air. Smart Voice Control enables hands-free operation without an internet connection, and energy-saving technology intelligently modifies the operation frequency. 

The TCL FREE BUILT-IN Refrigerator, on the other hand, revolutionizes contemporary kitchens with its streamlined, compact design and state-of-the-art food preservation technologies. Comparably, the P680 Washer-Dryer Set offers stackable options for small areas, with anti-wrinkle technology and user-friendly cycles for the best possible clothing care.

Essential to TCL’s green efforts is its Smart Home Energy Management Solution (HEMS), integrating solar panels, energy storage, and heat pumps for efficient energy use.

Global Partnerships and Excellence

By collaborating with leading sports and entertainment intellectual property across the globe, TCL shows the next generation its inventive spirit. TCL showcases its collaboration with the NFL, the most popular sports league in North America, at CES 2025. NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson interacts with fans at the venue to deepen TCL's relationship with its viewers.

As demonstrated by its 2024 performance, which saw it rank second globally for TV shipments and in North America for TV retail sales volume during the first three quarters of the year, TCL has gained widespread customer acclaim for its extensive and lively connections with local communities and international partners.

 

 

  

About TCL Philippines:

TCL Electronics (HKG:1070) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, and smart home appliances. Visit the TCL home page at https://www.tcl.com/ph/en.

On the latest spoofing incident using Globe sender ID

According to reports, Globe's sender ID was used to disseminate a malicious message that seemed to be directed at the president's family or other well-known political figures. 

Globe would like to make it clear that the aforementioned message is an example of spoofing, in which scammers use fictitious cell towers to send unauthorized SMS messages with a spoof sender ID to mobile users in a specific area. 

An international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) catcher is a portable device used in spoofing that forces mobile users within a certain radius to downgrade their signal to 2G, the outdated cellular network technology for texting and voice calls.  Spoofing messages get past Globe's strict anti-fraud filters because they don't go through the cellular network. 

In order to stop a recurrence, Globe is looking into this incident and collaborating with the appropriate authorities and other partners. 

Additionally, Globe would like to remind its users to never interact with the senders of any suspicious text messages they may receive. 

Globe, a mobile network provider involved in public service, has no political affiliations and will never send political messages.  Rather, it is dedicated to collaborating with the government to accomplish common objectives, such as achieving inclusive connectivity and a prosperous and digitally enabled Philippines.

ABOUT GLOBE 

Globe Telecom, Inc. is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines and publicly listed in the PSE with the stock symbol GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, internet and managed services. It offers innovative digital solutions in the areas of fintech, healthtech, adtech, climate tech, shared services and venture capital. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implement universal sustainability principles. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region.

Paolo Sandejas celebrates interconnectedness in debut album, the world is so small

“This album is divided into four thematic arcs, each representing a different phase of a relationship. The first two songs cover excitement of a honeymoon phase. The next two dive into mental health. The third set focuses on the challenges of long-distance relationships, and the final set covers the moving on stage and finding peace. Through these stories, the album paints a picture of interconnectedness—how no matter where we are in life, we are always tethered to one another. It’s funny cause I can always say the songs are about the character’s experiences not mine,” shares the Sway act. “But I’d be lying in some ways because these songs are so closely based on my own life. That extra layer of ‘protection’ though helped me get even more vulnerable in the songs. When I was writing it, I imagined the final scene of a love story, and this song playing as the couple went their separate ways. That visual really influenced the sound. It’s definitely the most unique song on the album, and I’m so proud of it. I didn’t consciously set out to create a particular mood when writing the album. Considering we had the unique challenge of creating this album remotely with me in LA and my co-producer Xergio Ramos back in Manila, I really think we did a great job! It’s always a joy working with him and I’m so glad he did this album with me.” ~Paolo Sandejas, Filipino Singer-Songwriter

Filipino Singer-Songwriter Paolo Sandejas releases his highly anticipated debut album, the world is so small—out now via Sony Music Entertainment.

The eight-track album is a deep dive into love, grief, and self-discovery, showcasing the beauty in life's emotional upheaval, especially during a person's formative twenties.

Sandejas claims that The World Is So Small is an anthology of moments that reflect the complex web of human connections rather than merely an album. Sandejas uses his music to examine how our common experiences bind us together, from short-lived romances to long-lasting heartbreaks and the silent hope that endures through it all.

Sandejas interweaves tidbits of his personal experiences into the songs, which tell the story of a fictional young couple navigating the difficulties of a romantic relationship. In particular, Sandejas' vision of a traditional coming-of-age love story is portrayed in the title track, which leaves the listener with a haunting sense of nostalgia as the couple part ways in a cinematic moment. 

Check out the album track list:

1. your favorite song
2. sirens
3. moonlight
4. roses
5. just a song
6. manila to LA
7. all the time
8. the world is so small

Sandeja will give live performances at two special events in January 2025 to commemorate the release of his first full-length album. The first is scheduled for January 10 at Nook Molito and will include special appearances by Jolianne, Leanne & Naara, and Syd Hartha. The second will feature performances by SOS, Kenaniah, and The Ridleys at 123 Block on January 17. You can purchase tickets at bit.ly/worldsosmalllaunch.

Paolo Sandejas’ ‘the world is so small’ is now streaming worldwide on all digital platforms via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch out for the official music video of the title track on Paolo Sandejas’ official YouTube page at 6 pm.

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Weaving the Past into the Future: Cebu Pacific Promotes Philippine Textile Arts

As it unveiled its newest initiative to promote Philippine tourism, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the nation's top airline, is encouraging every Juan to learn more about the country's cultural heritage. The QR Flight Codes are designed to resemble the traditional weaves of different local communities. 

QR Flight Codes were made in partnership with Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI):

• Underscores CEB’s commitment to enhancing domestic tourism while shining a light on the artistry and cultural heritage of Filipino weaving communities. 

The QR Flight Codes highlights five unique weaving styles from different parts of the country:

• The intricate and nature-inspired markings of Ilocos Norte’s Binakol

• The elegantly-colored stripes of Occidental Mindoro’s Ramit

• The bright hues and iconic plaid design of Iloilo’s Hablon

• The bold and colorful checkered patterns of Antique’s Patadyong

• The striking geometric patterns and vivid colors of Zamboanga’s Yakan

Travelers can learn more about these traditional weaves and find more attractions in the places where they originate by scanning these QR Flight Codes, which are strategically placed on billboards along major thoroughfares and airports across the nation as well as in a few magazines. 

CEB collaborated with local weaving communities across the country to ensure that the history and significance of these fabrics are preserved in making the QR Flight Codes. These include the:

• Paoay Weavers of Ilocos Norte supported by Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU);
• The Hanunuo Mangyan of Occidental Mindoro supported by the Awati Ti Kape Community Development Program;
• The Baraclayan Weavers Association of Iloilo;
• The Patnongon Multipurpose Cooperative and Bagtason Loom Weavers Association of Antique; and the
• Yakan by Oriental Weaves of Zamboanga supported by MMSU.

CEB has started an exclusive seat sale until January 15, 2025, which will allow travelers to book flights to all domestic destinations for as low as PHP 199 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges, in an effort to encourage tourists to learn more about these weaves while visiting the Philippines. This seat sale will take place between January 4 and June 30, 2025.

CEB operates in 35 domestic and 27 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.  

Book your flights now at bit.ly/CebuPacificSale. 

Follow Cebu Pacific Air's Social Media Accounts:

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